Shade 87 (Brownish Purple)

Our 2ply Jumper Weight yarn is spun from pure Shetland wool and traditionally used for knitting Fair Isle garments. It’s our flagship yarn – loved worldwide for its exceptional depth of colour and unrivalled spinning quality. Many have tried to imitate it, but nothing matches the real thing.

We stock the full palette of beautiful shades originally created by Jamieson & Smith, each with subtle tones perfect for stranded colourwork.

Yarn Details

·         100% Real Shetland Wool

·         Woollen spun, 4ply/fingering weight

·         25g ball – approx. 105m / 114yds

·         Suggested needle size: 3–3.5mm

·         Handwash, dry flat

Tension / Gauge

28 sts x 36 rows = 10cm (4in) on 3mm needles in stocking stitch

28 sts x 32 rows = 10cm (4in) on 3mm needles in Fair Isle

Shade Information

Please note: this yarn is identified by shade numbers only. Descriptive names you may see on stickers come from the mill and are for reference only. Always refer to the number when choosing your colours.