Looking for a true Irish wool with backbone and beauty? Meet Studio Donegal Irish Heather — a sturdy, rustic 3-ply aran that feels honest and satisfying in your hands. It’s scoured, spun, milled, and dyed in Ireland, and the colors? Think windswept cliffs, stone fences, and that moody Atlantic light along the west coast. Earthy. Hearty. Utterly knitworthy. Yarn Details Weight: Heavy Worsted / Aran Fiber: 60% Fine Irish Wool, 40% New Zealand Wool Yardage: ~164 yards (150 meters) / 100g ball Gauge: 18 sts = 4” on US 8 needles Care: Hand wash, lay flat to dry Made in: Ireland A little heritage to warm your heart: Studio Donegal began as a passionate effort to preserve hand weaving when mechanization swept through Ireland’s tweed industry in the 1960s. What started as a preservation project grew into a family-run legacy. Today, the second generation continues that original mission — protecting traditional craft while producing textiles that feel both timeless and relevant. All Studio Donegal textiles are hand woven, hand made, and made in Ireland, using 100% wool — a beautifully sustainable fiber, much of it spun locally in Kilcar. If you love this yarn, you might also explore their Darnie fingering weight or their stunning woven blankets. Project IdeasThis yarn is round, bouncy, and full of character — ideal for sweaters with structure, classic hats, mittens, and hardworking garments that only get better with wear. It’s the kind of wool that makes you sit up straighter while you knit. Rugged, refined, and ready for a lifetime. Irish Heather Yarn is a 3 Ply, Aran weight knitting wool. A lovely round yarn, with subtly blended colours.Recommended Needle Size 4 to 5mm100g hanks approx. 150m 164yds18sts, 24rows = 4″/10cm
