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There are few things that brighten a week like a box of woolly goodness arriving at the door - especially when it’s from The Woolly Thistle. Their yarns always feel intentional, heritage-rich, and perfect for makers who love texture, story, and that rustic-but-soft feel. This week’s mail was no exception.
Inside were three different yarns, each with its own personality and place in my knitting life — even if some of the projects are still taking shape.
The Rambler Yarn — Soft, Rustic, and Full of Possibility
I chose colors Pine and Natural here!
I’m still dreaming up the perfect pattern for this one, but The Rambler has that classic, wool-forward feel that makes you want to knit something timeless. It’s springy, soft without losing character, and feels like it would bloom beautifully after blocking.
I keep circling around the Giardino Sweater as a possible project. Those greens and naturals would be stunning in colorwork, and the yarn has the right balance of structure and drape for a piece you’d reach for again and again. No official plans yet — just that fun stage of imagining what it could become.
Léttlopi — Woolly Warmth for My Second Halibut Cowl (Mimosa & Apricot)
Yes… I immediately cast on a second Halibut Cowl. And honestly, this yarn is perfect for it.
The colors The Woolly Thistle sent are rich, autumnal, and full of depth — that signature Lettlopi look that shifts slightly in different lighting. It’s light but warm, rustic but wearable, and knits up beautifully for textured stitch patterns.
This second cowl is for a friend, and the palette feels so thoughtful and seasonal. It’s one of those patterns that flies off the needles because the yarn does half the work for you.
Photo by EricaHeusserDesigns
Jamieson & Smith Yarns — Perfect for Colorwork Mittens
I chose colors FC11 Mix (from the color selection) and 1A Ecru (from the natural selection)
These skeins are destined to become Songbird Mittens, a pattern I’ve been wanting to make for a while. The palette is classic and bright without being loud — that Shetland wool magic where the colors have depth, heathering, and just a hint of rustic charm.
If you’ve never used J&S before, it’s stunning for colorwork. Lightweight, warm, and sticky in all the right ways (meaning your floats behave and your stitches settle beautifully). It’s the kind of yarn that makes mittens feel like heirlooms.
A Quick Note on Woolly Yarns
If you love yarns that feel alive — yarns with texture, bounce, and a bit of heritage — every one of these is worth trying. They’re not overly processed. They’re not pretending to be something they’re not. They’re honest, woolly, and perfect for makers who enjoy the rhythm and mindfulness of slower stitching.
And if you’re building a wardrobe or gift list full of pieces that actually keep you warm? These are the yarns for it.
Where to Shop
You can find all of these at The Woolly Thistle — one of my favorite places to source high-quality wool yarns from around the world.
Their selection is amazing, their shipping is fast, and they’re incredibly supportive of small-batch mills and traditional wool producers.