2026 Spring Taster Box

The Scottish Yarn Festival - DK

The Scottish Yarn Festival is a celebration of Scottish wool, craftsmanship, and community. Created by Eva Christie, founder of the Scottish Yarn Festival in Perth, this yarn reflects a deep love of traditional textiles and locally sourced fiber. Grown in Scotland and spun in Yorkshire, it carries a true sense of place and connection to the landscapes behind the wool.

This DK-weight blend of 80% Shetland wool and 20% Cheviot wool balances softness with strength and structure, making it wonderfully versatile for everything from cables to colorwork. The rich shades are inspired by the Scottish landscape, adding depth and character to every stitch.

Weight: DK
Yardage: ~251 yards (230m) / 100g skein
Package: 100g skein
Composition: 80% Shetland Wool / 20% Cheviot Wool
Made in: Scotland & Yorkshire, UK

Mitchell Wool Co. - Targhee Fingering

2 skeins; Exclusive, coordinating colorways 

Mitchell Wool Co.’s Targhee Fingering is a beautiful example of small-scale American wool production. From fiber sourcing to spinning and dyeing, every step reflects thoughtful stewardship and close collaboration between farms, mill, and maker.

Spun from 100% American Targhee wool, this fingering-weight yarn is soft, springy, and wonderfully elastic. Naturally dyed with plant-based materials, the exclusive colorways created for The Woolly Thistle celebrate the beauty of American wool and the strength of the fiber community.

Weight: Fingering
Yardage: ~200 yards (183m) / 50g skein
Package: 50g skein (2 skeins included)
Composition: 100% American Targhee Wool
Gauge: 28 sts = 4"
Care: Hand wash
Made in: USA

The Grey Sheep Co. - Hampshire DK

2 skeins; Variegated colorways

The Grey Sheep Co.’s Hampshire DK is a beautiful example of British wool heritage and thoughtful sustainability. Created from carefully hand-sorted fibres grown by small-scale farmers, this yarn celebrates local wool and traditional British textile production.

This woollen-spun DK yarn is lofty, soft, and full of character, blooming beautifully after blocking while maintaining excellent stitch definition. These variegated skeins are hand-dyed in colors inspired by the Hampshire countryside. Hampshire DK is perfect for cozy garments and colorwork projects alike.

Weight: DK
Yardage: ~142 yards (130m) / 60g skein
Package: 60g skein (2 skeins included; same colorway)
Composition: 100% Pure Virgin Wool
Care: Hand wash
Made in: Great Britain

John Arbon Textiles - Seafarer Sport

1 skein; colorway varies

John Arbon Textiles’ Seafarer Sport reflects the mill’s dedication to heritage spinning and small-scale British production. Crafted in North Devon using vintage machinery and thoughtfully sourced fibres, Seafarer draws inspiration from the sea, coastal light, and maritime tradition.

This sport-weight blend combines British wool breeds with a touch of mulberry silk for softness, resilience, and a gentle sheen. The result is a yarn with beautiful drape and stitch definition, perfect for garments and accessories alike.

Weight: Sport
Yardage: ~328 yards (300m) / 100g skein
Package: 100g skein
Composition: 90% British Wool / 10% Mulberry Silk
Care: Hand wash
Made in: Devon, United Kingdom

Jamieson & Smith 2ply Jumper Weight

4 balls; coordinating colors

Jamieson & Smith’s 2ply Jumper Weight is a true icon of Shetland knitting tradition. Sourced from local crofters and farmers and produced in Lerwick, this yarn is beloved for its authenticity, warmth, and remarkable color palette.

This woollen-spun fingering-weight yarn is the classic choice for Fair Isle knitting, offering the perfect balance of lightness and warmth. The four coordinating shades included in your box are ideal for colorwork and traditional Shetland-inspired projects.

Weight: Fingering
Yardage: ~114 yards (105m) / 25g ball
Package: 25g ball (4 balls included)
Composition: 100% Shetland Wool
Care: Hand wash, lay flat to dry
Made in: Shetland, Scotland

Einrúm - E + 2

2 balls; coordinating colors

Einrúm’s E+2 beautifully combines Icelandic wool tradition with refined modern design. Inspired by Icelandic heritage and produced in Denmark, this yarn pairs rugged Icelandic wool with luminous mulberry silk to create something both practical and elegant.

This fingering-weight yarn offers warmth, softness, and a subtle sheen, with Icelandic wool providing structure and breathability while the silk adds drape and glow. Lightweight yet cozy, E+2 creates garments that feel airy, polished, and wonderfully wearable.

Weight: Fingering
Yardage: ~227 yards (208m) / 50g ball
Package: 50g ball (2 balls included)
Composition: 92% Icelandic Wool / 8% Mulberry Silk
Care: Hand wash
Made in: Denmark

Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk - Ask

1 skein; colorway varies

Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk’s Ask is a classic Norwegian wool yarn produced by a family-owned mill that has been spinning yarn since 1898. Rooted in traditional craftsmanship and heritage wool processing, Ask reflects the enduring quality of Norwegian knitting traditions.

This sport-weight, woollen-spun yarn is made from 100% Norwegian wool, creating a lofty, lightweight fabric with excellent warmth and crisp stitch definition. Particularly well suited to colorwork and everyday garments, Ask softens beautifully with wear while maintaining its structure and durability.

Weight: Sport
Yardage: ~344 yards / 100g skein
Package: 100g skein
Composition: 100% Norwegian Wool
Gauge: 24 sts = 4"
Suggested Needle: US 2.5–4 (3–3.5mm)
Made in: Norway