A wonderful project for stranded colorwork lovers, the Yol Moorie Beret/Beanie by Gudrun Johnston is an engaging knit that is also a delight to wear.  The kit features Jamieson’s Shetland Spindrift for an authentic heritage wool experience.  There are two style options in the pattern for a beret or traditional beanie. 

Jamieson’s produces authentic yarns grown & spun on the Shetland Islands.  Located in the North Sea off the coast of Scotland, Shetland has a rich hand knitting tradition & is known for stranded colorwork.  Fair Isle is part of the Shetland Islands.

Shetland Spindrift is a 2-ply, fingering (jumper) weight yarn that is ideal for stranded colorwork & knits into extremely warm, durable garments that may be passed down through generations.

The kit includes the following:

• 5 balls x Jamieson’s Shetland Spindrift (1 ball each 179 Buttermilk, 235 Grouse, 268 Dog Rose, 429 Old Gold, 556 Old Rose
• A QR code for a downloadable copy of the Yol Moorie Beret/Beanie by Gudrun Johnston
• Simply Shetland branded fabric, drawstring project bag
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Finished Measurements

Circumference: 18”-18.25”

 

*Kit requires size US 2 & 4, 16” circular + US 4 double point needles

**Needles are not included in kit

 

Jamieson’s Shetland Spindrift

Fiber Content: 100% Shetland Wool

Weight:  Super Fine/Fingering

Gauge:  7.5 stitches per 1” on US 3 (3.25mm) needles.

Weight/ Yardage:  25g/114 yards

Care:  Hand wash, lay flat to dry

Country of Origin:  Grown & spun on the Shetland Isles