{"product_id":"homegrown-shetland-3-ply-yarn","title":"Homegrown Shetland DK 3-ply Yarn, Colorado-Grown","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur 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, \u0026amp; 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have been breeding our flock of heritage Shetland sheep for over 16 years toward soft fleeces with a good handle \u0026amp; 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, \u0026amp; organic methods.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEcru yarn: \u003c\/strong\u003eFrom 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Gray yarn: \u003c\/strong\u003eFrom 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.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMoorit yarn: \u003c\/strong\u003eFrom 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.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaela yarn: \u003c\/strong\u003eFrom 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*The mill accidentally overtwisted this yarn. Working with overtwisted yarn can cause your knitted project to have a slight tilt to the stitches.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dyers Wool","offers":[{"title":"Ecru","offer_id":71106682519740,"sku":null,"price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Light Gray","offer_id":71106682552508,"sku":null,"price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Moorit (Brown)","offer_id":71106682585276,"sku":null,"price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Shaela (Charcoal)","offer_id":71106682618044,"sku":null,"price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/9813\/files\/1000069389.jpg?v=1793219114","url":"https:\/\/dyerswool.com\/products\/homegrown-shetland-3-ply-yarn","provider":"Dyers Wool","version":"1.0","type":"link"}