Isager Spinni is a 2-ply/lace weight yarn which consists of 100% merino wool. Each hank of Spinni contains 100 g of yarn and has a length of approximately 600 m.
In the olden days in Iceland this yarn was hand spun and preferably so fine that a finished shawl could be pulled through a finger ring. Spinni is not quite as fine and Isager uses the yarn in many different ways. When used on its own it is very suitable for lace shawls and one of its qualities is that it keeps its shape, so a scarf or shawl will not ‘collapse’.
As Spinni is a single yarn spun in a single direction, it is not really suitable for knitting stocking stitch in the round. The knitted fabric will have a tendency to skew. If working in the round in a textured pattern this will not normally be a problem.
In a multicoloured work Spinni will often be used as one of the yarns and with its beautiful and characteristic structure it is a lovely element in the knitted fabric.
Suggested Patterns: Dawn by Grace Anna Farrow, Texture Vest by Helga Isager, New Norma by My Favourite Things, Scotty Sweater by PetiteKnit, Rippled Sand by Isabell Kraemer.
Things to Note:
- Colour 101 is dark teal
- Colour 100 is dark blue/navy
- Colour 14 is dark purple
- Colour 30 is black
- Can't find your colour? We can special order shades we don't carry. Orders are in multiples of 5 skeins at $24.30 per skein with our 10% special order discount. Get in touch at hello@thelittleyarnstore.com to arrange.