Thistledown Yarn

Thistledown is here to stay.

Read all about the history and meaning behind our newest house yarn here. 

100% Mountain West Shetland. 5 natural shades. 2ply fingering weight, semi-woolen spun. 

What makes this yarn special...

The fleeces for this yarn come from what we feel to be the epitome of US grown shetland. It's dual-coated, with a fine hand, and an array of gorgeous colors from pure white to darkest black. You'll find many flocks in the region selecting animals with less dual-coatedness and thus a finer hand, often referred to as 'improved'. 

These fleeces are what we'd look for in a Shetland sheep. True to breed, crimp, and sturdiness balanced with fineness. They're grown by a shepherd with so much love for the breed, and it's evident in the quality of the fleeces. We hope you'll agree it's something special. 

How is it different from Shetland Islands yarn?

If you're familiar with true woolen spun Shetland Yarn grown and milled on the Shetland Islands, this will behave differently. It has less loft, but more drape. It's stronger, and blooms less. It's a true fingering weight yarn, so you can definitely use it for traditional Fair Isle or stranded colorwork projects. Here are a few ideas...

Shawls....Sweaters...Hats...Vests...

The Details

2 ply fingering weight. 200 yards / 1.75 oz (180 meters / 50 g). Suggested needles: US1.5-3 / 2.5 mm-3.25mm. 

• Shetland White (Mioget fleeces which lean towards a warm creamy white)
• Shetland Grey (a blend of black and light gray fleeces for a cool contrast to the white)
• Moorit (warm rich taupe, darker than Fawn)
• Shetland Black (true black)
• Fawn (heathered taupe, lighter than Moorit)