Grown and shorn on Low Auldgirth Farm in Dumfries in the south of Scotland, this worsted spun Gotland wool is a beautiful natural grey shade. Perfect as is or ready for dyeing.
A versatile DK weight this Gotland DK has excellent stitch definition and a lovely natural lustre (Gotland’s are known for their silvery lustrous curls). You can read more about this sheep breed here.).
This yarn comes from a flock who graze on wildflower pastures throughout the year as part of a regenerative farming practice. The sheep are shorn twice a year and the fleeces are processed in the UK. Find out more about Low Auldgirth Farm here.
brand - Nurture from Nature
fibre - 80% Gotland, 20% Bluefaced Leicester
hank - 100g/199m/218yards
gauge - 20sts x 24rows, 10x10cm
suggested needle - 4mm
care instructions - cool hand wash