Blue Aran British Shetland Yarn (209)

Information about…

Blue beautifully soft totally British aran base, commercially spun in Yorkshire from British Shetland sheep dyed with Woad. Blue aran British Shetland yarn is hand-dyed using minimal input method based on over 3,000 years of sustainable dyeing.  Woad cannot be used in the same way as many other natural dyes.  Blue is probably the hardest colour to achieve and many give up as there is no consistency, unless you use imported indigo pigment.  The dye pigments have to be extracted and processed to create the blue, before fermentation dyeing is used to create the blue colour on wool.  It is a long process and the weather has to be warm enough for it to work well.

What the yarn is great for

This is my go to yarn for knitting, crochet, tapestry weaving and other crafts. It is fun to play with and the colours I achieve with the natural dyes are fabulous!

Environmental Impact

If you are looking for an ethical product with a low carbon footprint, look no further.

The key points:

• British grown and processed yarn
• Soap is bio-degradable
• Dyed with homegrown organic plant dyes

Be aware

Once a specific colour is gone, it is gone!  Due to the nature of natural dyes (the dye pigment varies with weather and time of day it is harvested), it is impossible to exactly colour match, although I can get close.  Therefore, if you see something you love don’t hesitate to buy and make sure you order enough for your project.

The colours in the photos are the best match I can make, but there is variation between screens and devices.

If you see a colour you particularly like and there is insufficient available for you project, please contact me and I will provide you with a custom order for the amount you need. There may be a slight colour difference, but we can discuss this.

Shipping

All items are sent 2^nd class small parcel Royal Mail.  Remember, if you spend more than £20, postage and packaging is free.  More details can be found on the shipping page.