Worsted spun 4-ply construction: Provides a bulky, drapey texture ideal for structured and flowing garments
Blend of Dohne merino and Shetland wool: Enhances strength and reduces pilling compared to pure merino
Rich, deep color palette: Achieved by adding dark fiber to the base yarn for unique visual effects
Smooth, soft hand: Offers a luxurious feel for comfortable crafting sessions
Tracedable sourcing: Supports local Falkland Island farmers and ensures ethical production
Summarized by Shop
Blacker Swan is our signature yarn that we launched in 2012. It is made from the fine white fleeces of Dohne sheep, residents of the Falkland Islands. Traceability
We source our fleeces from local/small businesses whenever we can and Blacker Swan was created as a partnership arrangement with Andrez and Ali Short of Swan Inlet Farm on the
Fiber Content
52% Dohne merino wool, 48% Shetland wool
Yarn Weight
Worsted
Ply
4-ply
Recommended Needle Size
3 mm (US 3, UK 11) for 28 stitches per 10 cm square
Recommended Needle Size
4 mm (US 6, UK 8) for 20-21 stitches per 10 cm square
