1 TUKUWOOL FINGERING,
DISTRIBUTED BY JULIE ASSELIN
Content: 100% Finnish wool | Color: #03 Auri | Put-up:
213 yd (195 m)/1¾ oz (50 g) | Recommended Needle Size:
Size 0–1½ (2–3.5 mm)
This yarn would make wonderful stranded mittens. The yarn
is available in 9 natural sheep colors and 20 dyed and
heathered shades, so you’re sure to find the right color com-
bination. http://www.julie-asselin.com2 HÉLÈNE MAGNÚSSON LOVE STORY EINBAND
Content: 100% Icelandic lambswool | Color: Viking Rust
| Put-up: 246 yd (225 m)/^7 ∕ 8 oz (25 g) | Recommended
Needle Size: Size 0 (2 mm)
Icelandic sheep are double coated, meaning they grow a mix
of soft, fine þel (underwool) fibers and longer, tougher tog
(outer coat) fibers. This yarn combines both types of wool to
make a fabric that is crisp with a delicate halo.
http://www.icelandicknitter.com3 RAUMA 3 TR. STRIKKEGARN,
DISTRIBUTED BY THE YARN GUYSContent: 100% Norwegian wool | Color: #138 Medium Grey
Blue | Put-up: 118 yd (10 8 m)/1¾ oz (50 g) | Recommended
Needle Size: Size 4 (3.5 mm)
This wool from Norway is clearly meant for classic colorwork
sweaters. The yarn has a slightly “sticky” texture, making it
perfect for steeked cardigans and pullovers.
http://www.theyarnguys.com4 NAVIA DELUXE TRADITION,
DISTRIBUTED BY KELBOURNE WOOLENS
Content: 100% Faroese wool | Color: #1005 Light Brown
| Put-up: 218 yd (200 m)/3½ oz (100 g)l | Recommended
Needle Size: Size 8–10 (5–6 mm)
A rustic, hardy wool, this yarn would be great for jackets and
heavy sweaters. Faroese wool has a high lanolin content,
making it water-resistant—ideal for drizzly days and snowy
weather. http://www.kelbournewoolens.comPHOTO BY MATT GRAVES3
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