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Shetland wool yarn

Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2020 1:56 pm
by RickA
For those that use Jamieson's, there's a place in Seattle Wa. called Little Knits.
They are running a sale and from what I understand, prices on wool will increase soon.
L.K. has a nice selection of spindrift but shipping might appear steep for only a few skeins.

https://www.littleknits.com/yarn.html?cat=2650

Could there be a Flymph yarn swap in the future?
I have more than I will ever use but there's more out there that I want.

Re: Shetland wool yarn

Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2020 6:19 pm
by letumgo
There is a UK vendor on Etsy selling the Jamieson Spindrift yarn fo $4.80/skein. Shipping is free to the US, if order is over $35.00.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/692769629/ ... ft-yarn-in

I have not purchased from this vendor, but have been considering it...

Re: Shetland wool yarn

Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2020 11:09 am
by joaniebo
Rick / Ray

I have a full skein of the Shetland Oyster yarn if you want any.

Bob

Re: Shetland wool yarn

Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2020 3:08 pm
by letumgo
Thank you for the offer, but I will decline. I’ve already got some of the Oyster yarn (good stuff!).

Re: Shetland wool yarn

Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2020 9:49 pm
by joaniebo
Cut into small lengths and mixed in a coffee grinder, the Oyster 290 yarn makes some nice dubbing.

Re: Shetland wool yarn

Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2020 5:34 pm
by FlyFisherMann1955
Bob,

I'm familiar with the Oyster 290 as a substitute for the Killer Bug yarn. I have a lifetime supply and would love to see a fly you've tied using the cut up yarn as dubbing.

Thanks- Ken

Re: Shetland wool yarn

Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2020 8:21 am
by joaniebo
FlyFisherMann1955 wrote: Thu Jun 25, 2020 5:34 pm Bob,

I'm familiar with the Oyster 290 as a substitute for the Killer Bug yarn. I have a lifetime supply and would love to see a fly you've tied using the cut up yarn as dubbing.

Thanks- Ken
Ken

As you wish. Did these a LONG time ago.

Bob

Re: Shetland wool yarn

Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2020 1:32 pm
by letumgo
Fist bump! ;)

Re: Shetland wool yarn

Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2020 2:47 pm
by RickA
Bob,
I already have a skein of oyster and a few other flavors.
The autumn for caddis and BWO's and paprika for iso's and spinners really stands out.
Take a pinch after a spin in the grinder and hand card in other colors as you dub.
... and nice job on the killer bugs. 8-)
Rick

Re: Shetland wool yarn

Posted: Sat Jun 27, 2020 5:34 am
by FlyFisherMann1955
Bob,

I appreciate the photos. I will have to cut some up and put it in my little 70s-era seed/coffee mill.

Thanks- Ken