North Ronaldsay Aran by Isle of Auskerry

100% North Ronaldsay Wool
£16.00

Choose a colour

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Slate Grey - North Ronaldsay Aran
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Shell Sand - North Ronaldsay Aran
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Seal Grey - North Ronaldsay Aran
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Peat Black - North Ronaldsay Aran

Yarn style

Undyed

Weight

Aran

Yarn meterage

160m (176 yds) per 100g ball

Needle/hook size

4.5mm (US 7)

Gauge/tension

18sts = 10cm (4")

Yarn care

Hand wash in warm water. Reshape whilst damp and dry flat.
North Ronaldsay Aran is a beautifully soft and lustrous 3-ply wool from the Isle of Auskerry. It’s made using fleece from Orkney’s native sheep, the North Ronaldsay breed who have been famous for munching on seaweed on the islands for over 6000 years! Made entirely in Scotland and spun in a traditional mill at the New Lanark World Heritage Site, this yarn is worthy of a spot in any crafter’s yarn stash. 

100% wool
Mulesing free
Natural fibres
Plastic free
Made in Britain
Scottish yarn
Sustainably sourced

The Orkney Islands lie roughly 10 miles off the North Coast of Scotland. Here, the small Isle of Auskerry is home to Simon, Teresa and a large flock of North Ronaldsay sheep. The fleeces of this ancient native breed are clipped only when their fleeces have ‘risen’, in other words, ONLY when new wool is starting to grow. They are then hand-clipped to ensure this layer of new wool is left behind to keep the ewe nice and warm. Believe it or not, their wool fibre is even finer than merino, which makes for a yarn that is a delight to knit and crochet and even more lovely (and warm!) to wear.

North Ronaldsay is a rare breed of sheep, and Auskerry’s flock is the second largest in the UK. By supporting their flock, you help the breed thrive.



For UK delivery, we use Royal Mail’s Tracked 24 and Tracked 48 services. Provided goods are in stock, every effort will be made to dispatch your order the next day during shop opening hours, 1-3 days when the shop is closed.

To give you the best results we always check the dye lot numbers match within each order.  If for any reason it is not possible to complete your order using only one dye lot we will contact you as soon as possible.

Meet the brand

About Isle of Auskerry

Of the seventy Orkney Islands only twenty are inhabited. One of which, the Isle of Auskerry, is home to the Probert’s and their flock of Orkney’s native sheep breed, the North Ronaldsay. Now one of only two flocks left of this endangered breed. The sheep spend their days wandering along the pebble beaches eating their favourite food – seaweed! – and their fleeces are clipped only when a new layer of wool is available to keep them nice and toasty against the Scottish weather. A wonderful yarn brand with conservation, ethics, sustainability and care for their beloved flock at the heart of everything they do.
Meet us

About Baa!

Since February 2018, Baa! has been a bubbling hub of all things woolly, building a lively and lovely community of knitters and crocheters alike, united by a love for exquisite yarns, and a diverse selection of quality workshops. Based in our wee shop in the heart of Stonehaven, Scotland, we sell knitting and crochet supplies for beginners and experts.

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