Gotland/Shetland AKA 'Shotland' wool, machine spun into 100g balls
Grey gradient - Greta & Garbo
DK ply
160m per 100g ball
International orders welcome - please message me for an accurate shipping cost based on quantity
YARN WITH A STORY TO TELL
This unique dark grey gradient yarn is from our twin Shotland ewes Greta and Garbo. They live with their Shetland Moorit mummy Socks here at our charity smallholding, and their daddy was a very dark Gotland ram, hence their beautiful dark fleeces. Greta's fleece is a few shades darker than Garbo's so this subtle gradient yarn shows off both lighter and darker shades in one beautiful rustic ball!
Our high welfare artisan yarn is from a small mixed flock of sheep at our livestock sanctuary in Nottinghamshire UK. The boys were originally called The Hooligans because of their boisterous behaviour and unerring knack of seeking out trouble, and although the girls are generally better behaved, they also have their moments. And so Hooligan Yarns was born!
It’s essential for the welfare of sheep that they’re shorn at least once a year, but the fleece is often disposed of or given away for next to nothing. I liked the idea of producing a ‘single sheep’ yarn that promoted a high welfare message to support the charity. Our undyed yarn is machine spun in UK mills and individually gift packaged, with the name and quirks of each sheep provided as a story with each order.
Limited quantities are available owing to the size of flock – all current stock shown here, with updates twice yearly following the spring and autumn shearings.
Yarn sales go directly to support our charity Manor Farm Charitable Trust which offers lifelong sanctuary for livestock in need. UK Registered Charity No. 1173761.
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