Hjaltland - Old Norse (read: Old Romantic) name for Shetland.
Halo - the oh-so-technical term given to the fairy like haze that floats above real Shetland wool, created by the extra fine fibres.
= probably 'the' most natural, sustainable fibre.... ever.
This was truly a love at first sight design. I can't wait for Kate to release the pattern (well obviously I can, it's just a turn of phrase!).
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