Plus, How to Make a Dorset Button Video + Bonus Pattern The Natural Beauty of Shetland Yarns The colors of Shetland's sheep are a great source of knitterly inspiration. Hear how Gudrun Johnston uses naturals in color-filled palettes. Read online. By: Kate Larson Kate's Fair Isle jumper knitted in five natural sheep shades. Photo by Kate Larson The native sheep of the Shetland Isles are often described as a "primitive" breed, meaning that they retain many of the characteristics of their hardy ancestors. The first thing that often turns our knitter's heads, of course, is their beautiful fleece colors. Many Shetland sheep colors and color patterns are still identified by old names, tracing their roots to Old Norse. Some names, such as shaela (gray) and m...
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