It's Here! Our new 2021 Bio Shetland Colour Palette
We Now Have 30 Shades!
Bio Shetland by BC Garn is a 100% wool, Shetland style yarn with Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certification.
The woollen spun 2 ply construction yields a light smooth fabric with unexpectedly insulating results when knit or woven.
A number of shades are infused with a melange of colour made possible by ‘dyeing in the wool’, a process where the wool fibres are dyed prior to spinning.
With its GOTS certification, this yarn meets strict ecological and social criteria to ensure the entire supply chain meets the leading worldwide standard for organic textile production.
You’ll find Bio Shetland ideal for a range of woven and knit pieces, with particularly stunning results when working colourwork and lace details in the knitted fabric.
THE YARN
FIBRE CONTENT: 100% Pure Wool
NET WEIGHT: 50g (1.75oz) per skein
YARN WEIGHT EQUIVALENT: Light Fingering / 3 ply
APPROX. YARDAGE: 280m (306yd)
CONSTRUCTION: Woollen spun, 2 plies, light twist
ORIGIN: Dyed and milled in Turkey
CARE: Cold hand wash (see notes below)
Colourways Available
WORKING THE YARN
Bio Shetland is suitable for most fibre crafts, including knitting, crochet, tapestry and weaving for yardage. You’ll find gauge suggestions for various crafts below. You may also like to check out our project suggestions on RAVELRY.
GAUGE SUGGESTIONS
The gauge information below can be used as guidance when planning your projects. We always recommend that you swatch to determine a configuration that results in the ideal fabric and hand feel for your project.
KNITTING
24-32 stitches over 10cm, using 2.5-4mm needles (6-8 stitches per inch, US size 2-6 needles)
CROCHET
2.25-3.5mm hook (US size B-1 - E-4 hook)
WEAVING FOR YARDAGE
12 epi (50 ends / 10cm)
TAPESTRY WEAVING (WEFT FACED WEAVES)
4 epi (16 ends / 10cm) – 6-8 strands
6 epi (24 ends / 10cm) – 4-6 strands
8 epi (32 ends / 10cm) – 2-4 Strands
FELTING
Work the piece 10% to 20% larger than the intended size. It’s highly recommended that a test swatch be made applying your intended finishing technique to assess the variables of the fabric.
ABOUT GOTS CERTIFICATION
The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is the leading textile processing standard for organic fibres. The aim is to define and maintain an internationally recognized requirement to ensure the organic status of textiles, from harvesting of the raw materials through to environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing, in order to provide credible assurance to the end consumer. To learn more about the standard and certification process please visit www.global-standard.org.
ABOUT BC GARN
BC Garn is a family run business based in Germany. They are known for their selection of natural fibres and extensive colour palettes. They produce a collection of GOTS certified yarns.
