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Scotland 2 by Sesia
£8.50
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"Proper tweedy character, spun from exceptionally fine Merino."
Scotland 2 is Sesia's rather brilliant take on a traditional tweed yarn. Developed to mimic traditional Shetland yarn - it has all the softly mottled colour, subtle flecks and slightly rustic appearance we want from a good tweed, but without the itch.
It is spun from 100% RWS-certified Extra Fine Merino wool measuring just 19.5 microns.In other words, it gives you plenty of character without the coarser feel traditionally associated with many heritage-style wool yarns.
Scotland 2 is a fine, carded, two-ply yarn with a gently woolly surface and a beautifully nuanced palette. The colour is never completely flat: small contrasting flecks and shifts in tone give even the simplest knitting depth and interest.
At 350 metres per 50g ball, it is light enough to create warm garments without excessive weight. Used on its own, it is ideal for fine sweaters, cardigans, colourwork, shawls and accessories. Its generous meterage also makes it a particularly useful yarn for holding together with another strand when you want to add warmth, colour and a subtle tweedy effect.
The carded construction gives Scotland 2 a softer, airier character than a sleek worsted-spun yarn. It is not designed to look polished or perfectly uniform; its appeal lies in that gently fuzzy surface, the irregular flecks and the depth of colour they create.
Simple stocking stitch allows the yarn's tweedy character to do the work, while colourwork takes on a rich, softly blended appearance. It is also a lovely choice for understated texture, although very intricate stitch patterns will naturally appear softer in this woollier construction. It's gorgeous for colourwork.
Scotland 2 belongs to Sesia's British Emotion collection: a group of yarns inspired by traditional British woollen textiles, interpreted through Sesia's Italian spinning expertise. The result feels familiar but noticeably more refined: a proper tweed aesthetic made from genuinely fine Merino.
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Fibre 100% RWS Extra Fine Merino Wool (19.5 micron) Construction Carded, two-ply tweed yarn Weight Lace / light fingering Ball Weight 50g Length 350m (383yds) Needle Size 2.5 - 3mm (US 1½ - 2½ ) Certification Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) Care Follow the care instructions on the ball band Made In Italy -
Founded in 1963, Manifattura Sesia has spent more than 60 years developing and producing premium yarns in northern Italy for both hand knitters and the luxury knitwear industry.
Every Sesia yarn is conceived, developed and transformed entirely in Italy. The company combines generations of specialist textile knowledge with carefully selected fibres, sophisticated colour and continual technical innovation.
Scotland 2 forms part of Sesia's British Emotion collection and is made from Responsible Wool Standard-certified Extra Fine Merino. The RWS is a voluntary standard covering animal welfare, responsible land management and traceability through the certified wool supply chain.
Sesia's wider philosophy is summed up by its motto, "Where Fashion is Green". The company participates in the 4sustainability® framework and holds a range of internationally recognised environmental, quality and fibre certifications across its collections, with individual certifications applying to the relevant yarns.
Discover the full Sesia collection and explore exceptional Italian yarns with serious textile credentials.
Category: 50g, Elasticity, Lace & Cobweb, Light Fingering, Merino/Super Fine Merino, Mid-Priced, Non-Superwash, Sesia, Soft, Solid, Tweed, Yarn, £5 - £9.99