Supersoft Lambswool

Supersoft Scottish Lambswool

Classic Scottish lambswool (often known as Shetland) has provided hard-wearing warmth for hundreds of years. Heavier than finer knits, but with more warmth, the Islanders found the many natural colour variations of this fibre enabled complex patterning within knits, resulting in the long established and highly skilled tradition of Fairisle knitting.  Today our most popular garments are comprised of this classic and globally beloved wool. Our Shetland is sourced from a trusty local Mill 11 miles away from us, who has been spinning for the last 200 years. Supersoft Lambswool is not as soft as Cashmere or Superfine Merino but for beauty it is head and shoulders above the rest, with a fibre that creates a prism of colour within the knit. You can view our Shetland yarn in our Harley Shetlands, Bosie Luxury Shetlands (which have a hint of cashmere) and our Allover Fairisles and Fairisle Yokes. The company that knits our Shetlands has been knitting them since 1929. Over the years this fibre has become an iconic staple of classic heritage wear for both men and women with notable historical fans such as John F Kennedy, Steve McQueen and Queen Elizabeth II. It also looks even more beautiful when brushed, which Scottish Supersoft Lambswool tolerates beautifully.