{"product_id":"shear-merino-dorset-aran","title":"Shear: Merino-Dorset Aran","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural, undyed fibers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAran weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. 210 yards per 100 g skein (3.5 oz) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16 sts = 4\" on US 8\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButtermilk: \u003c\/strong\u003e100% Merino-Dorset\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaised in Ohio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThicket: \u003c\/strong\u003e95% Merino-Dorset\/5% Wellscroft Dorset\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaised in Ohio and New Hampshire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW222404112 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXW222404112 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW222404112 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW222404112 BCX0\"\u003eOur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW222404112 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW222404112 BCX0\"\u003e Shear Merino-Dorset\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW222404112 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW222404112 BCX0\"\u003e line welcomes a new addition: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW222404112 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW222404112 BCX0\"\u003eThicket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW222404112 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW222404112 BCX0\"\u003e, available in Merino-Dors\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eet \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/harrisville.live\/collections\/shear\/products\/shear-merino-dorset-aran\" class=\"Hyperlink SCXW222404112 BCX0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW222404112 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\" class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW222404112 BCX0\"\u003eAran\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW222404112 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW222404112 BCX0\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/harrisville.live\/collections\/shear\/products\/shear-merino-dorset-dk\" class=\"Hyperlink SCXW222404112 BCX0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW222404112 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\" class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW222404112 BCX0\"\u003eDK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW222404112 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW222404112 BCX0\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW222404112 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"SCXW222404112 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr class=\"SCXW222404112 BCX0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW222404112 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW222404112 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"SCXW222404112 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"SCXW222404112 BCX0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW222404112 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW222404112 BCX0\"\u003eWe blended the creamy white wool of Cottage Hill Farm's Merino-Dorset with a touch of natural black Dorset from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW222404112 BCX0\"\u003eWellscroft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW222404112 BCX0\"\u003e Farm to create an all-natural, tonal heather. The combination of softness and durability in these undyed wools brings the best of both worlds together into one skein.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":1,\"335551620\":1,\"335559685\":0,\"335559737\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":279}' class=\"EOP SCXW222404112 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW222404112 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXW222404112 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW222404112 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW222404112 BCX0\"\u003eLike its Buttermilk cousin, Thicket in Aran weight is an excellent choice for cables and cozy sweaters, warm accessories, blankets...items you reach for when extra warmth is needed. Thicket DK knits up at a versatile gauge for lighter-weight garments that are equally cozy, yet suitable for those seasonal transitions when daily weather and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW222404112 BCX0\"\u003etemp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW222404112 BCX0\"\u003e fluctuations have us playing guessing games (always, always bring a sweater). Its heathered characteristics remind us of a favorite, well-worn sweatshirt, in woolen form. Pure comfort.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":1,\"335551620\":1,\"335559685\":0,\"335559737\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":279}' class=\"EOP SCXW222404112 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXW222404112 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":1,\"335551620\":1,\"335559685\":0,\"335559737\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":279}' class=\"EOP SCXW222404112 BCX0\"\u003e- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eShear: Merino - Dorset Aran, a limited release yarn inspired by the natural beauty of raw fleece\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eFor this second iteration of Shear, we partnered with Cottage Hill Farm, an 8\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e generation farm in eastern Ohio that has specialized in sheep since the early 1800’s. This part of Ohio was renowned in the 19\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century for producing the highest-quality merino in the United States. Today, three generations of the Moore family continue to work the farm, raising a Merino–Dorset cross. The sheep at Cottage Hill Farm are the descendants of the old Merino fine wool stock, crossed with Dorset, producing sheep that lamb well and yield good meat and wool. Although the crossing diminishes some of the wool's softness, it adds a robust crimp and spring that gives the resulting fleece a bounce and strength not found in fine wool alone. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpinning Shear Merino-Dorset\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThe yarn we have created from this fiber is a lofty, woolen-spun, 2-ply with next-to-skin softness and an underlying strength. The Dorset crimp and woolen construction yields a yarn that enjoys being worked at an open gauge, as the fiber resists compression and blooms significantly when washed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eWe have spun two weights of this yarn: a plump \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" href=\"https:\/\/harrisville.live\/collections\/shear\/products\/shear-merino-dorset-aran\"\u003eAran\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e weight and a sprightly\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/harrisville.live\/products\/shear-merino-dorset-dk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eDK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. Most woolen-spun yarns can be knit at a wide variety of gauges, and while this yarn is no exception, it loves being knit on bigger needles than you might expect, giving it room to bloom and breathe. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eLike many domestic wools, this yarn contains vegetable matter, and you will likely notice this in the skein of yarn. It’s best to remove the vegetable matter as you knit, but don't be fooled by this yarn's rustic appearance in the skein. Once you wash it (and we recommend using a liquid soap like Dr. Bronner's or Dawn for your first wash), all the residual dust of the farm washes away, leaving a delightfully soft and cloud-like fabric with a tendency to puff up and round out. Once rinsed clean, a gorgeous cream color is revealed and you’ll see why we chose to call this natural white “Buttermilk”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKnitting with Shear Merino-Dorset\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eWhen knitting with this yarn in plain stockinette, you will see a soft blurriness to the stitches, which is a combination of the fiber itself and the woolen spinning. What this yarn particularly shines in are textures and cables (the bigger and bolder, the better). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThe Aran weight knits up as a plump, even fabric on a US 8, but a loftier fabric can be achieved using a US 9 or 10. The \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/harrisville.live\/products\/shear-merino-dorset-dk\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eweight has even greater range and can be knit on anything from a US 3 through a US 7 with beautiful results. Both yarns yield a downy-soft knitted fabric with a lot of character and warmth, but without a lot of weight, making it suitable for anything from baby knits, to cabled sweaters and hard-working accessories.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eKnitters have long known that humble materials can make anything from everyday workwear to treasured heirlooms, and we feel that this yarn perfectly exemplifies that way of thinking. The \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/harrisville.live\/collections\/shear-patterns\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003epatterns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e we’ve created for this yarn aim to show its versatility; soft but sturdy outerwear for outdoor tasks, a bold cabled throw that still feels weightless on your lap, traditional Aran-inspired cable knits for everyone, and simple, timeless textured sweaters we hope you’ll find yourself living in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eOur goals for this second \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/harrisville.live\/collections\/shear\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e project were to first, create another breed-specific yarn for the knitter’s toolbox. Second, to connect knitters to both the past and future of US wool production and demonstrate, in a tangible way, the value of years of breeding and care. And finally. to continue our commitment of bringing high-quality, American-raised fiber to knitters at an affordable price. Creating exceptional products for craftspeople has been the mainstay of our business for 50 years, and we continue to keep that at the forefront of what we do. We hope you enjoy knitting with this wool, knowing that you are supporting domestic wool production and the tradition of farming, animal husbandry and land stewardship. And most of all, we hope the goods you produce from this yarn will be a pleasure to use for years and years to come. \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSee the full mill story | \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" title=\"Shear: Merino-Dorset\" href=\"https:\/\/harrisville.live\/pages\/shear-merino-dorset\"\u003eShear: Merino-Dorset\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Harrisville Designs","offers":[{"title":"Buttermilk","offer_id":51155835256996,"sku":"YSH007","price":11.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Thicket","offer_id":51155835224228,"sku":"YSH017","price":11.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0584\/2835\/8820\/files\/ShearAran-Thumbnail.png?v=1775738713","url":"https:\/\/harrisville.live\/products\/shear-merino-dorset-aran","provider":"Harrisville Designs, Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}