We have also provided a substitution chart for Jamieson & Smith Jumper Weight yarn. Yarn is packaged in 25 gram balls with approx 194 yards (177 metres) of yarn in each. Spindrift is a 2-ply jumper weight Shetland wool from Scotland traditionally used for fair isle knitting. Meg Swansen shares her wealth of knitting knowledge in a blog, with video technique demonstrations. We include approximately 12 inches of Spindrift yarn for each colour which is removable to allow colours to be put side by side while choosing colours. Full knitting instuctions are provided for each garment along with full colour photos of the finished works modelled against wonderful scenery. As well as faster delivery, this also means that customers visiting our store can make their selections while comparing the colours of the actual yarn. Display books & patterns featuring Simply Shetland Spindrift. The company also operates a retail store selling yarn and knitwear in Lerwick, the capital and largest city in the Islands. His son, Andrew, continued this tradition, but change always comes, and he had to start looking for yarn for his knitters, as hand-spinning steadily declined. For those knitters who wish to be able to swatch with colour combinations, we have put together Yarn Designer Kits that include a complete set of full balls of Spindrift or DK yarn, one for each of the current colours. Shaela 13 in stock. This is a Aran weight Shetland Wool Yarn in 46 beautiful shades. We currently have a number of different shade card sets to allow the designer to mix and match colours. The fleece of the native Shetland Sheep used in Jamieson's wool has a soft resilient texture which has developed over the centuries to protect them from the extreme weather conditions of their northern home. We do not share names, addresses, phone numbers or email addresses with anyone, nor do we sell them. Built in 1981, this mill combines all the stages of yarn production under one roof. NEW! £3.35 108 Moorit Spindrift. [Scroll to Order Form] [Scroll to Special Order Form] In Stock Colors. - the leading destination for style, sneakers, luxury, life. This is a Cobweb Lace weight 1-ply yarn is a single ply blended from 50% Shetland Wool and 50% Geelong Lambswool that comes in 3 beautiful shades. 105. We current stock (see below) all colours of the 2-ply Spindrift, Double Knitting, Heather Aran (previously called Soft Shetland) and Lace Ultra colours. £3.35 Out of stock 103 Sholmit Spindrift. Phone (Canada): 604-874-WOOL (9665) A pretty good yarn was the result, but one which was never quite good enough, and many of the unique qualities of pure Shetland wool were missing. £3.35 Out of stock 107 Mogit Spindrift. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Jamieson's 2-ply Spindrift from the Shetland Isles. For example, click here to see how easy it is to determine if "Maroon", "Splash" and "Cornfield" go together! In this facility, Shetland Wool from the native Shetland sheep on the islands is grading and scoured, dyed, colour blended, carded, spun, twisted and balled turning the wool into the 100's of gorgeous colours of Jamieson's Shetland yarn prized by hand knitters around the world. Gauge: 6-10 sts to 1 inch over stocking-stitch; 3-5 stitches to 1 inch for lace. Price: $6.95 per ball. Jamieson's Spindrift 2-ply yarn is an excellent substitute for the discontinued Scottish Campion yarn that Jamieson's produced for the Alice Starmore pattern books. Mogit/Eesit (121) - New! Follow the links to ordering information on the books and a complete set of yarn kits for all the designs (in all sizes): Unlike many stores, Camilla Valley Farm is a stocking dealer which means that we carry inventory of all colours of Jamieson's yarn in all weights and do not simply order it when a customer places an order with us. For more information and for a colour substitution chart Click Here. 101. This real Shetland Wool is produced from Shetland Sheep living on the Shetland Islands and spun in a Shetland Islands Mill by Shetland Islanders! 100% Shetland wool - 30-33 sts/32-35 rows = 4" - US 2-3 - 25 gr ball - Approx 115 yds Eesit/White (120) - New! See all 38 shades on our Ultra Lace Colour Chart. Spindrift can be used interchangeably with our other Shetland wool, Jamieson & Smith 2 Ply Jumper Weight. info@threebagsfull.ca. Yarn is packaged in 25 gram balls with approx 115 yards (105 metres) of yarn in each. Click to see and order a sample card of all colors. Made from 100% natural wool grown and spun in the Shetland Islands, it knits up 30-33 stitches/32-35 rows equaling 4 inches (10 cm) using 3.0 mm (US Size 2-3) needles. Jamieson's now produce enough to satisfy customers who want to knit with the genuine article, and to make a considerable quantity of beautiful Shetland Tweed fabric as well. This 100% natural wool product knits up 25 stitches/30 rows equaling 4 inches (10 cm) using 3.25 mm (US Size 3) needles. Approx. Please read our Blog posting about measures we have taken to create a safe environment for customers and staff. At Schoolhouse Press, we care about your privacy. Medrith's Corner - From the archives of The Wool Room. We have also provided a substitution chart for Jamieson & Smith Jumper Weight yarn. In the latest blog, Meg discusses knitting in solidarity through crisis. Bertie, the grandson of the founder, developed the business a degree further, setting up a retail shop in Lerwick, Shetland's capital and only town, and going on 40 miles from Sandness. With 225 colours of Spindrift, 174 colours of DK (Double Knitting) and 46 colours of Shetland Heather (Aran) currently available, being able to combine, compare and sample using any combination of shades makes the process more rewarding for the knitwear designer. The Jamieson's palette is the richest colour collection of wool yarn available today. This is a Lace weight yarn blended from 50% Shetland Wool and 50% Geelong Lambswool that comes in 23 beautiful shades. See all 174 shades on our DK Colour Chart.We also have Shade Cards and a Yarn Designer Kit that include a ball of each colour at a special discounted price. --- adapted from the foreward of the book Jamieson's Shetland Knitting Book. £3.35 106 Mooskit Spindrift. Our Spindrift/DK card set is 5 cards that includes all the current shades of these two yarns arranged by colour.