Jamieson & Smith 2ply Jumper Weight

Brand: Jamieson & Smith

Weight:

4ply (fingering)

Fibre:

100% Shetland wool – non-superwash

Ball:

25g = 105m (114 yds)

Needle size:

2.50 mm – 3.25 mm (US 1 ½ – 5)

Gauge:

32 stitches x 46 rows = 10 cm x 10 cm (4 in x 4 in)

Spin:

woollen spun

Fibre Origin:

Shetland Islands

Processed:

scoured, milled & dyed in Yorkshire, UK

Care:

hand wash

£3.99

Colour

Clear

Shetland Heritage

2 ply Jumper Weight is Jamieson & Smith flagship 4 ply yarn and is a woollen spun yarn meaning it is light, lofty and round.

Traditionally Shetland yarns have been used for knitting fair-isle garments and accessories as the handle is sticky and the 25g balls let you mix and match with minimal waste.

It does however, makes a great choice for many 4 ply projects. The colour palette is amazingly vast and includes both heathered shades and solids.

Since its foundation in the 1930’s Jamieson & Smith has become an icon of the Shetland wool industry. Today the company sources their wool from amongst 700 Shetland crofters and farmers and they play a key role in supporting the local economy. With sheep left grazing on hills and beaches, crofting has a minimal environmental impact.

Their fleece is scoured at Hatworth Scouring in Bradford – a plant with high ecological standards working under ENco certification. Hatworth is also registered with the Soil Association and has GOTS Accreditation. Jamieson & Smith spin and dye their yarn at a mill in Yorkshire.

Stranded Inspiration

Don’t be confused by the name. 2ply refers to the number of strands twisted together to construct the yarn. 2ply Jumper Weight knits up as a 4ply weight yarn.

Jamieson & Smith 2ply Jumper Weight

Shetland Heritage

Stranded Inspiration

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