Shetland Wool Yarn, PROFILO LANASHETLAND, Italian Lace Weight Yarn, Balls or Cones, 600m/100g

LANASHETLAND by PROFILO is a fine Italian yarn made from 80% Shetland Wool and 20% Polyamide, with 600m/100g (656y/3.52oz). Lightweight, warm, and naturally woolly, it has the authentic slightly rustic character associated with Shetland Wool rather than the polished softness of Merino, Cashmere, or Alpaca.

The beautiful mélange colors are one of the highlights of this yarn. Subtle variations within each shade create depth in even simple stockinette and make the palette especially attractive for Fair Isle, jacquard, intarsia, stripes, and modern color-block designs.

⚑ Product Specifications:
• Manufacturer: PROFILO, Italy
• Article: LANASHETLAND
• Fiber Content: 80% Shetland Wool, 20% Polyamide
• Yarn Weight: Lace
• Yarn Count: Nm 2/12000
• Yardage: 600 meters / 100g (656 yards / 3.52 oz)
• Yarn Structure: Fine 2-Ply Mélange Spun Yarn with Soft Halo
• Formats: Balls (BY DEFAULT) or Cones (PLEASE PURCHASE)
• Origin: Made in Italy

➤ My First Impressions
I knitted my sample holding two strands together on US 4 (3.5 mm) needles, and the yarn was very easy to knit.

On the cone, it feels dry and just slightly scratchy. It is definitely not a super-soft yarn, but I actually like its rustic and natural character. After washing, the fibers open and the fabric becomes noticeably softer and more pleasant while retaining that beautiful woolly appearance.

I especially love the mélange colors. They look natural and sophisticated and are very easy to combine with each other. For me, this is a perfect yarn for intarsia, color blocking, jacquard, Fair Isle, and other projects where color is part of the design.

✦ Texture & Feel:
• Dry, slightly rustic hand before washing
• Natural woolly texture with a soft halo
• Lightweight and warm
• Mélange construction creates subtle tonal depth
• Softens and blooms with wet finishing
• 20% Polyamide helps add strength and durability

➤ Strand Weight Guide
• 1 strand — Lace — 600m/100g (656y/3.52oz)
• 2 strands — Sport — 300m/100g (328y/3.52oz)
• 3 strands — Worsted — 200m/100g (219y/3.52oz)
• 4 strands — Chunky — 150m/100g (164y/3.52oz)
• 5 strands — Chunky — 120m/100g (131y/3.52oz)
• 6 strands — Roving — 100m/100g (109y/3.52oz)

➤ Multi-Strand Gauge & Needles Guide
• 1 strand — Lace — 600m/100g (656y/3.52oz) — US 1–3 (2.25–3.25 mm)
• 2 strands — Sport — 300m/100g (328y/3.52oz) — US 4 (3.5 mm), personally tested
• 3 strands — Worsted — 200m/100g (219y/3.52oz) — US 6–8 (4.0–5.0 mm)
• 4 strands — Chunky — 150m/100g (164y/3.52oz) — US 8–10 (5.0–6.0 mm)
• 5 strands — Chunky — 120m/100g (131y/3.52oz) — US 10–11 (6.0–8.0 mm)
• Needle sizes are starting points. Always knit and wet-block a swatch for your project.

➤ Recommended Uses:
• Fair Isle and stranded colorwork
• Intarsia and jacquard
• Color-block and striped designs
• Nordic and traditional-style knitwear
• Sweaters and cardigans
• Vests and layering pieces
• Scarves, shawls, and wraps
• Hats and accessories

✧ Tips & Recommendations:
Because LANASHETLAND is 600m/100g, it offers considerable flexibility. Use it alone for fine lightweight knitting, hold multiple strands together for a heavier fabric, or combine it with another fine yarn to introduce a different texture or fiber.

You can also hold two different LANASHETLAND colors together to create your own custom mélange shades.

I strongly recommend washing your swatch before deciding on the final needle size and fabric density, since the yarn changes noticeably during wet finishing.

➤ Approximate Yarn Requirements
• Lightweight sweater: 300–450g / 10.6–15.9oz
• Cardigan: 350–550g / 12.3–19.4oz
• Vest: 200–350g / 7.1–12.3oz
• Shawl or wrap: 150–250g / 5.3–8.8oz
• Scarf: 120–200g / 4.2–7.1oz
• Hat: 70–100g / 2.5–3.5oz

Actual requirements depend on size, gauge, stitch pattern, strand count, and design.

➤ Recommended Pairings From iDOKNiT
Natural Fibers
• Baby Alpaca — adds softness and halo
• Merino — adds softness and elasticity
• Cashmere — creates a softer, more luxurious hand
• Silk — adds smoothness and drape
• Linen — adds structure and textural contrast

Recommended Pairings Available at iDOKNiT
• SOFIA by PROFILO — 80% Baby Alpaca / 20% Merino, 600m/100g; especially interesting because the matching meterage makes blending straightforward while adding softness and a silky halo
• CASHWOOL by Zegna Baruffa — Extrafine Merino for a smoother, softer wool blend
• HARMONY by Tollegno / Lana Gatto — Extrafine Merino for additional softness and elasticity
• CRISTALLO by Filati Power — Merino, Silk, and Cashmere for a richer luxury blend
• PAILLETTES by PROFILO — Cashmere with delicate paillettes for subtle sparkle
• MICIO by NEW MILL — Cashmere and Silk for additional softness and fluffy texture
• QUARANTALINO by Toscano — ultra-fine Linen for added structure and an unusual fiber combination

My Recommendation: For multicolor knitting, I would first combine different LANASHETLAND shades with each other and take advantage of its beautiful coordinated mélange palette. If you want to soften the fabric while preserving its character, SOFIA by PROFILO would be my first companion choice.

⫯ Weaving Suitability
Suitable for lightweight woven wool fabrics, scarves, shawls, wraps, and other projects where mélange color depth is desirable. For warp use, sample first to evaluate abrasion and tension on your loom.

⟳ Care Instructions
• Hand wash gently in cool water with wool-safe detergent
• Do not rub, wring, or aggressively agitate
• Gently remove excess water with a towel
• Reshape and lay flat to dry
• Avoid excessive heat