Dundaga 6.1 GOTLAND SHEEP Wool 100% Yarn, Skeins or Cake, Fingering Weight, Single Ply, 420m/100g (459y/3.52oz)

This distinctive European wool is spun from 100% Gotland Sheep Wool and dyed in Latvia, where its natural beauty is preserved in a fine single-ply fingering structure. Gotland wool is especially valued for its unique combination of softness, light strength, subtle sheen, and airy halo. Even before washing, this yarn already feels impressively pleasant in the hands, and the final wash is the transformative step that fully reveals its depth, bloom, and true color vibrancy.

Unlike flat or overly processed yarns, this fiber has personality. It creates fabric with movement, lightness, and a softly luminous look that feels both natural and refined.

▣ Product Details
• Fiber Content: 100% Gotland Sheep Wool
• Yarn Weight: Fingering
• Structure: Single Ply (6/1)
• Yardage: approx. 420 meters / 100 g (459 yards / 3.52 oz)
• Skein Weight: Varies — each skein is listed with its approximate weight and price
• Origin: Spun and dyed in Latvia, Europe
• Softness: Personally rated 8/10 before washing
• Character: Light, airy, lustrous wool with a soft halo and beautiful bloom after washing

⌁ Texture & Feel
• Soft and pleasant even before washing
• Airy, light, and lively in the hands
• Natural halo with a refined wooly texture
• Gentle sheen typical of Gotland wool
• Becomes softer, fuller, and more expressive after washing and blocking

⌁ Why This Wool Is Special
Gotland wool is loved for its balance of softness, beauty, and character. It has a very special visual quality: the finished fabric often shows a soft glow rather than a matte, flat surface, which gives shawls, sweaters, and accessories a more elevated and distinctive look.

This yarn is also special because the final wash changes it beautifully. That is when the fiber opens, the color becomes richer and more alive, and the yarn begins to show its full softness and bloom. The washed fabric feels more finished, more luxurious, and more expressive than the skein suggests at first glance.

Because this is a fine single-ply fingering yarn, it creates elegant fabric with drape, softness, and a lightly rustic sophistication rather than heaviness. It is an excellent choice for knitters and crocheters who want natural beauty and visible fiber character without sacrificing comfort.

➤ Recommended Needles & Hooks
• Knitting needles: 2.5 – 3.5 mm
• Crochet hooks: 2.5 – 3.5 mm
• Use smaller sizes for more structure and stitch definition
• Use larger sizes for softer drape, more bloom, and airy fabric

⋔ Perfect For
• Shawls and wraps
• Scarves, cowls, and lightweight accessories
• Sweaters and cardigans
• Vests and layering pieces
• Hats and elegant winter accessories
• Delicate textured knitting
• Lightweight garments with drape and softness
• Refined rustic pieces with visible fiber character

⌁ Why This Yarn Excels
• Softness: Pleasant even before washing and softer after finishing
• Bloom: Opens beautifully after washing
• Visual Beauty: Natural sheen and soft halo give finished pieces depth
• Lightness: Warm without feeling heavy
• Drape: Excellent for flowing garments and accessories
• Character: A distinctive wool with far more personality than standard commercial yarns

➤ Recommended Pairings From iDOKNiT
For a softer and more cocooning fabric, iDOKNiT especially recommends pairing this yarn with a fine alpaca, baby alpaca, suri alpaca, or a soft merino lace yarn. These combinations keep the elegance of the Gotland wool while making the finished fabric gentler, fuller, and even more luxurious.

For sweaters, cardigans, and larger accessories, holding it together with a soft companion strand can add body and warmth without losing the beautiful lightness and natural glow of the yarn.

If you want to preserve the true character of Gotland wool, this yarn is also beautiful on its own, especially for shawls, wraps, scarves, and garments where its halo, sheen, and post-wash transformation can really shine.

➤ Important Note
This is not a flat, overly polished, superwash-style yarn. It is a natural wool with visible character, light halo, and a beautiful finish that develops even more after washing.

If you judge this yarn only in the skein, you do not yet see its full beauty. The final wash is the step that truly unlocks its softness, bloom, and color richness.

⋔ Estimated Yarn Requirements (approximate)
• Hat or beanie: 100 g
• Scarf: 100–200 g
• Shawl or wrap: 200–300 g
• Sweater (S–M): 350–450 g
• Sweater (L–XL / oversized): 500–650 g
• Long cardigan: 600–800 g

⚑ Care Instructions
• Hand wash and block recommended
• Cold water and wool shampoo
• Dry flat
• This yarn becomes softer and more beautiful after washing