Red Brown Aran British Shetland Yarn

Information about…

Dyed with organic homegrown Madder on a beautifully soft totally British aran base, commercially spun in Yorkshire from British Shetland sheep. This pink aran British Shetland yarn is hand-dyed using minimal input method based on over 3,000 years of sustainable dyeing.  Part of the range of amazing colours Madder gives us, this red brown yarn is full of character.  I am never sure what colour I will get from Madder, because the process is so dependent on water quality, pH, temperature and fibre type (even down to sheep breed) that I find it fun to play with (although a little frustrating sometimes).

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.  More details can be found on the shipping page.