An extremely precious yarn, The Hills is a secret project that’s been in the works for almost a year: a yarn 100% made in Michigan. From the first shearing of Rambouillet lambs from one farm, this yarn holds the promise and wonder of new life. Created from the entire flock of this Manchester Michigan farm’s 2020 fleeces–chocolate brown–it’s combed together in a small-batch, ring-spun yarn that’s plump, soft and farm-fresh. This is a very limited edition yarn; there is a finite number of skeins available, and once this year’s batch is gone, that’s it.
Zeilinger Wool Company is a fourth-generation-run wool mill in Frankenmuth, Michigan. We have worked closely with Jon and April for years, and when they got wind of the fact that this single-batch lambswool was available, they immediately thought of us. It’s an honor to work with this historic mill to create another custom yarn for our hive.
Jill Zielinski Designs in southern Michigan has our deepest gratitude for creating a gorgeous pattern–a combination of soothing garter stitch and simple, chunky lace–specifically for this yarn, aptly named the Making Comfort Shawl. Thank you, Jill, for your vision!
About the shawl, in the words of the designer…
“The Making Comfort Shawl is a classic top-down, triangular shawl. Rows and rows of garter stitch are broken up with a simple, easy to memorize, chunky textural stitch. The shawl is finished off with an elegant ribbed border. Knit up in an absolutely stunning and buttery soft lamb Rambouillet, this project is just the comfort every knitter needs and loves— a comfort to knit, and a comfort to wear!”
