Bright colors and unnaturally stretchy fibers are nice, but there are times when you just want to go back to the “classics.” Sourced from Wiltshire, Devon, Somerset and surrounding counties in Britain, Farm Yarns spins some of the most exceptional alpaca and organic wool yarn available anywhere.
“The yarn was developed with the idea to offer a yarn that comes in colours as you find it on the animal on the farm,” says the Farm Yarn website.
What’s so great about alpaca? If you’ve ever used it, you wouldn’t be asking that question. Unspeakably comfortable and versatile, Farm Yarns uses baby alpaca wool – “it is warmer than wool, but has a soft feel like silk,” they say. Naturally available in over 20 shades, baby alpaca wool is not actually from baby alpacas. “It is not a description of the age of the alpaca itself, rather a term that describes the finess of the alpaca wool.”
Farm Yarns started producing yarns from British certified organic sheep wool in just the last few years. Two particular heritage breeds are the source of Farm Yarns wool – Jacob and Llanwenog. By sourcing wool from these two particular breeds, Farm Yarns helps to continue their breeding, keeping their centuries-long history alive.
Farm Yarns’ alpaca and wool yarns are available via their online store in a pleasing variety of colors and weights. “All yarns are natural and organic and are free of any chemical residues and artificial colouring – for your peace of mind.” Indeed!
Who makes your favorite sustainable yarns?
Which natural fiber is your favorite to work with? (i.e. cotton, wool, bamboo, hemp … etc.)
Let us know what you love to create with and we might feature them in the next installment of Yearn-Worthy Yarns!
[Image from Farm Yarns.]
I love the idea of using these kinds of yarn because they are better for the environment and better for the user but they are so expensive. The only thing I really crochet on a regular basis are blankets, those can get super expensive really fast. Has anyone made an entire adult sized blanket? What was the total cost?
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I love the idea of using these kinds of yarn because they are better for the environment and better for the user but they are so expensive. The only thing I really crochet on a regular basis are blankets, those can get super expensive really fast. Has anyone made an entire adult sized blanket? What was the total cost?
N.
http://badhuman.wordpress.com
I love the idea of using these kinds of yarn because they are better for the environment and better for the user but they are so expensive. The only thing I really crochet on a regular basis are blankets, those can get super expensive really fast. Has anyone made an entire adult sized blanket? What was the total cost?
N.
http://badhuman.wordpress.com