Shetlands in Every Weight

Every Shetland we make, knitted seam-free in Scotland, from the 6 ply Explorer to the 1 ply Voe Everest. Compare thickness, wool and brushing below, or take the quiz to find yours.

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6 ply

Blue Mogganer Explorer

ThicknessExtra chunky

Wool
Classic Shetland, dyed multi-hued colours
Brushable
No
The feel
Our thickest. Rich and substantial without bulk; softens and blooms with wear.
Best for
Coastal gales, hard winters, wearing as your outer layer
Style
Crew neck
Shop the Explorer

4 ply

Blue Mogganer North Sea

ThicknessChunky

Wool
Classic Shetland, dyed multi-hued colours
Brushable
Yes: Great Bear Shaggy
The feel
Hard-wearing and true to the fishermen's knits of the early 1900s.
Best for
Outdoors, weekends, proper winter warmth
Style
Crew neck
Shop the North Sea

4 ply

Blue Mogganer Submariner

ThicknessChunky

Wool
Classic Shetland, dyed multi-hued colours
Brushable
Yes: Polar Bear Shaggy, inside of the polo neck too
The feel
Thick, hard-wearing and thermally protective, after the 1941 Royal Navy submariner's knit.
Best for
Freezing days, sea air, keeping the chill off your neck
Style
Polo neck
Shop the Submariner

2 ply

Harley of Scotland

ThicknessClassic weight

Wool
Classic Shetland, dyed multi-hued colours
Brushable
Yes, crew necks: Shaggy, Triple or Quad. Etons come pre-brushed. Not cardigans
The feel
Smooth, flattering silhouette in vibrant colours. Warm without overheating.
Best for
Everyday wear: perfect over a shirt or under a jacket
Style
Crew neck, pre-brushed Eton collar, cardigans
Shop Harley of Scotland

2 ply

Voe Sherpa

ThicknessClassic weight

Wool
Undyed Voe Shetland from Shetland breed sheep: textured, in natural fleece colours
Brushable
No
The feel
Pure, undyed wool in the natural colour of the fleece, hand graded on Shetland.
Best for
Everyday wear in natural colours: perfect over a shirt or under a jacket
Style
Crew neck
Shop the Sherpa

1 ply

Voe Everest

ThicknessLightweight

Wool
Undyed Voe Shetland from Shetland breed sheep: textured, in natural fleece colours
Brushable
No
The feel
Our lightest. A thin yet insulating natural layer that breathes.
Best for
Under another jumper as a thermal layer, or on its own in a warm climate
Style
Crew neck
Shop the Everest

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