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RiGo · Atena Shetland 2/9000 · 450m/492yds per 100g/3.5oz · 100% Shetland Wool (WO)

Atena Shetland 2/9000 by RiGo is pure Shetland wool in fingering weight, a fiber with a heritage as distinctive as its character. Shetland wool comes from the hardy sheep of the Shetland Islands, bred over centuries in one of the most demanding climates in the world, and that origin is written into every characteristic of the fiber: naturally resilient, wonderfully warm, with a lively spring and a slightly rustic texture that is entirely authentic and entirely its own.

This is not a smooth, refined merino. Shetland has personality: a gentle natural texture, a characteristic halo that develops with wear, and a warmth-to-weight ratio that is remarkable for its fineness. It felts beautifully, blooms after washing, and improves with age in the way that only genuinely natural wool can. The fiber is honest, direct, and deeply satisfying to work with.

Atena Shetland works beautifully as a standalone yarn and as an excellent companion thread, adding Shetland's natural warmth, character, and resilience to any combination.

Versatile Use

At 450m/100g, Atena Shetland 2/9000 works in 1 or 2 strands for hand knitting and crochet. For machine knitting, finer strand combinations are equally possible. Shetland wool performs beautifully in colourwork, cables, textured stitches, and any design where stitch definition and natural character are priorities. Ideal for sweaters, cardigans, shawls, hats, and accessories where authentic wool warmth and Shetland character define the finished piece.

Fiber Content

100% Shetland Wool (WO)

Yarn Weight & Meterage

1 strand (Fingering): 450m/492yds per 100g/3.5oz · needles 3.5–4mm · hook 3.5–4mm

2 strands (Worsted): 225m/246yds per 100g/3.5oz · needles 5.5–6mm · hook 5.5–6mm

Project Yardage Estimates

Top/Tee

1 strand: 178–222g (801–999m / 878–1094yds)

2 strands: 356–444g (801–999m / 878–1094yds)

Sweater

1 strand: 245–311g (1103–1400m / 1208–1532yds)

2 strands: 490–622g (1103–1400m / 1208–1532yds)

Cardigan

1 strand: 311–400g (1400–1800m / 1532–1971yds)

2 strands: 622–800g (1400–1800m / 1532–1971yds)

Care Instructions

Hand wash gently in cool water

Use a mild detergent suitable for wool

Lay flat to dry on a horizontal surface

Do not wring, twist, or agitate

Do not tumble dry, Shetland wool felts readily with heat and agitation

Steam lightly at low temperature if necessary

Swatching Required

A washed and thoroughly dried swatch is essential. Shetland wool blooms and softens after washing, altering both gauge and the texture of the fabric. This is part of the fiber's natural character and should be accounted for in all yardage estimates.

Disclaimers

Color may appear different due to screen and lighting. Yarn is not eligible for return or exchange.