Finn Limited Edition

Finn, or Finnish Landrace, are descendants of native Scandinavian breeds and have been around for several hundred years. They are hardy and well-adapted to harsh conditions in the far north. They’re small, mature early, and are valued for their lambing abilities—they give birth easily to several lambs at a time. They were ubiquitous on small holdings in Scandinavia, living close to families and providing milk and meat through long winter months.

Finn fleece has a relatively soft hand, but the fiber is more silky than wooly, with a subtle luster and silky hand. A moderate amount of even crimp gives it elasticity. The sheep can be colored gray or brown. We’ve blended colors to make two lovely shades of silvery oatmeal—one light, one dark—to go with basic white.

Specifications

DK weight
Yardage: Approx 250 yds [229 m] /100g skein
Gauge: 5.5 sts per inch on size US 5 [3.75 mm] / 4.5 sts per inch on size US 7 [4.5 mm]
Spin: 3-ply

Provenance

Fiber: Upstate New York
Spun: Upstate New York
 

Free Download of Iveland by Pam Allen
This yarn includes an automatic free download of Iveland Slipper Socks, knit with one skein Oat (MC) and one skein Snow (CC). A link to download the digital pattern will be emailed when your order is fulfilled!