Shetland yarn
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Shetland yarn is a fine, soft, and fluffy yarn spun from the wool of sheep raised in the Shetland Islands. This lightweight yarn is often made with two plies and is frequently used for knitting infants' and children's sweaters, as well as shawls. The wool itself comes from the distinctive Shetland breed of sheep, known for producing fine wool that island workers spin and knit into traditional patterns like Shetland and Fair Isle. The use of Shetland wool dates back to at least 1790.1234
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