Plant dyed wool yarn set "Rosewood", 250 g

Fingering weight. 100% wool

€32.00

Out of stock

Plant-dyed natural wool yarn pack in 5 colors: soft pink, peach, purple, warm grey, and variegated purple-grey. Yarn is fingering weight and hand-dyed with plant dyes - madder roots and apple tree twigs.

Weight of one set:

- 250 g / 8.75 oz (50 g / 1.75 oz of each color)

Length of one set:

- 875 meters / 953 yards (175 m / 191 yards of each color)

These measurements may vary +- 1-5 % because each skein is winded by hands.

About this yarn set:

  • Dyed with plants - Madder (lat. Rubia Tinctorum) and Apple tree (lat. Malus spp.)

  • Suitable for various crafts, such as tablet weaving, knitting, weaving, crochet, or sashiko.

  • Earthy color set will be perfect for various projects, such as handmade wall hangings, mittens, tablet-woven bands, or table placements.

  • Suitable for people who love Earth and value natural fibers <3

  • Yarn was dyed in a small quantity in our studio and carefully sorted into sets to make sure colors look well together.

Why choose naturally dyed wool wool?

  • Breathable: Natural wool fiber allows air to circulate, keeping you comfortable by regulating your body temperature. It keeps you warm in cold weather and cool in warm conditions.

  • Durable: Wool fibers are strong and resilient, making garments last longer than those made from synthetic fibers such as acrylic.

  • Naturally Odor-Resistant: Wool has natural antimicrobial properties that resist odors, keeping garments fresher for longer.

  • Moisture-Wicking: Wool naturally absorbs and wicks away moisture, helping to keep you dry and comfortable in varying climates.

  • Nature-Friendly: Wool is biodegradable and can be easily composted, leaving no waste when an item is no longer wearable.

  • Dyed with plants: Naturally dyed wool ties us to the earth and centuries of tradition, allowing us to be part of an ancient craft. Each piece carries the legacy of natural dyeing, rich with history and beauty.

Yarn information:

Yardage: 100 g - 350 m / 3.5 oz - 383 yards

Wool type: 100% sheep wool

Thickness: 2-ply fingering - sock weight

Recommended knitting needle size (mm): 2 - 4

Recommended crochet hook size (mm): 2.25 - 3.5

Wraps per centimeter: 7

Wraps per inch: 17 - 18


Additional information:

  • This yarn is quite soft but not as soft as merino wool. It may not be suitable for very sensitive people.

  • Shades might look a bit different from what you see on your computer or other devices. Differences in screen settings, brightness, and color calibration can change how colors appear. However, natural colors are always beautiful.

  • This wool is mulesing-free. The wool itself comes from the United Kingdom, Norway, and New Zealand, then it is spun into yarn here in Lithuania and it has an Oeko-Tex certificate.