Homegrown Shetland DK 3-ply Yarn, Colorado-Grown

Our homegrown Shetland 3-ply DK-weight yarn is spun from the soft and amazing wool of our Shetland sheep in their natural colors. This yarn is grown, milled, & spun in Colorado! It has the character of homespun (variable thicknesses and consistency) at a fraction of the homespun price, giving you a lovely woolen yarn perfect for Fair Isle colorwork or whatever strikes your fancy. 

We have been breeding our flock of heritage Shetland sheep for over 16 years toward soft fleeces with a good handle & staple length. We sustainably produce our wool on our three-generation family farm using rotational grazing, organically produced hay, solar power, non-lethal predator control, & organic methods.

Ecru yarn: From our white and brown katmoget (badger) sheep, including Elsa, Ladybug, and Oakley. Approximately 2.5-3 oz (80-88g), very approximately 136 yards, size 5-7 U.S. (3.75-4.5 mm) needles, 4 stitches/inch, 100% Colorado Shetland wool, handwash in lukewarm water and lay flat to dry.

Light Gray yarn: From our light gray and gray katmoget (badger) sheep, including Laura, Jujube, Fergie, and Phoenix. Approximately 2.5-3.25 oz (75-95g), very approximately 160 yards, size 5-7 U.S. (3.75-4.5 mm) needles, 5 stitches/inch, 100% Colorado Shetland wool, handwash in lukewarm water and lay flat to dry. Slightly overtwisted.*

Moorit yarn: From our moorit (brown) sheep, including Bjorn and Juniper. Approximately 2.5-3 oz (73-86g), very approximately 128 yards, size 5-7 U.S. (3.75-4.5 mm) needles, 5 stitches/inch, 100% Colorado Shetland wool, handwash in lukewarm water and lay flat to dry. Slightly overtwisted.*

Shaela yarn: From our black and shaela (charcoal) sheep, including Fiona, Fable, Leia, and Onyx. Approximately 3-3.5 oz (87-99g), very approximately 142 yards, size 5-7 U.S. (3.75-4.5 mm) needles, 4 stitches/inch, 100% Colorado Shetland wool, handwash in lukewarm water and lay flat to dry.

*The mill accidentally overtwisted this yarn. Working with overtwisted yarn can cause your knitted project to have a slight tilt to the stitches.