Shear: Wellscroft Dorset - Aran Weight

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Natural, undyed 100% Dorset wool | Raised in Harrisville, NH

Aran weight
Approx. 203 yds [186 m]
100g skein (3.5 oz)
16 sts = 4" on US 8

Shear: Wellscroft Dorset — our newest yarn celebrating the beauty of natural colored wool, sourced locally from a New Hampshire sheep farm. 

The wool for our third offering of Shear originates quite close to home: Wellscroft Farm in Harrisville, NH, one of New England's largest working sheep farms, with over 300 acres of forest and pasture for their livestock. Known not only for their impressive Dorset flock but also for their exemplary herding dogs, Wellscroft exemplifies the harmony of farming and animal stewardship. The fleece from these sheep boasts a range of colors, and we've carefully blended them to create four all-natural, undyed shades, from natural white to heathered brown.

An excellent fiber choice for woolen-spun yarns, Dorset is a medium staple length wool with a durable, bouncy crimp typical of sheep bred for meat. It's enjoyable to work with, and it holds up beautifully under wear and tear; while not quite as soft as merino and other finewools, many consider it to be among the softer of the "meat breeds" with a micron count in the 26-32 range.

Suitable for all manner of projects from socks to sweaters, Wellscroft Dorset creates a beautiful fabric with crisp but lofty stitch definition—whether in plain stockinette or garter stitch, cables, lace, or colorwork. We are so pleased with this latest offering in our ongoing Shear series—where high-quality, breed-specific yarns with knitter appeal meet supporting US wool production at an affordable price. We hope you love working with Wellscroft Dorset wool as much as we did making it.

For more information about Wellscroft farm and their mission,
visit them at: wellscroftfarm.com


See the full mill story: Shear: Wellscroft Dorset

Shipping Speed

Our staff in New Hampshire is working hard to get your package to you. Most orders ship in 3-4 business days from date of ordering.  

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Rates

Contiguous U.S. (lower 48 & D.C.) 

We offer free shipping on orders over $75.  

Orders under $75 will be charged a flat rate of $8.50. 

Non-Contiguous U.S. (Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S. Territories) 

We offer free shipping on orders over $75.* 

Orders under $75 will be charged a flat rate of $8.50.* 

*The above pricing excludes fleece (which is shipped at cost), floor-loom kits (which are shipped for a $75 flat rate), and assembled floor looms (please call us at 800-338-9415 or use our Contact Page for pricing).

International, including Canada and Mexico 

International orders are shipped for a $15 flat rate (exceptions apply, see below).
 
Please note that duties, taxes and fees are not included in the shipping price and are the responsibility of the customer upon receipt of the order.
 
$15 flat rate shipping does not apply to fleece, floor loom kits or assembled looms.

Returns Policy

You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. Please note: the cost of return shipping will be the responsibility of the customer if the return is not a result of an error or damage by Harrisville Designs. When a return/exchange is received, the customer will be refunded for the cost of the product only, but not the original cost of shipping. If the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.), Harrisville Designs will pay for return shipping and will take responsibility for all previous charges (contact us prior to shipping a return to receive return authorization).

You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (5 to 7 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).

Please call our Toll Free Phone: (800) 338-9415 or visit our Contact Page

Workshop and Classes Withdrawal/Refund Policy

Please note our 2024 cancellation and refund policy includes a non-refundable $100.00 registration fee per workshop. In the case must withdraw, you have 8 weeks prior to class for a full tuition refund, less the registration fee. After this date all payments are non-refundable, no exceptions. Thank you for your understanding.

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