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Alpaca Merino Yarn Cones + quick shop
Alpaca Merino Yarn Cones from $ 87.00
Alpaca Merino Yarn Cones

Alpaca Merino Yarn Cones

$ 87.00

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  • Same soft, elegant yarn we sell in skeins, but on cones. Lovely weft yarn.
  • -design: 2-ply (the best structure for lace knitting or weaving), semi-worsted spun
    -size: lace weight, varies a little between colors, but approximately 24 wpi 2800 yds per pound
    -suggested use: weft yarn, not strong enough for warp
    -care: hand wash warm with low agitation, lay flat to dry or can be dry cleaned.
  • -fiber source: hand selected alpaca fleeces from Dark star Alpacas, Buttonwood Alpacas and Alpacas at Sunset Acres, Clarke County, Virginia and Merino from Black Sheep Farm, Waverly farm and Mere laur Farm in Loudoun County, Virginia
    -fiber content: 80% alpaca and 20% Merino wool.

    Alpaca is a fine camalid fiber, a hair fiber actually, that is very soft. Blending a very Fine wool from Merino sheep adds some memory and body so your project won't continue to grow or stretch out of shape over time.

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Alpaca Merino Yarn Skeins + quick shop
Alpaca Merino Yarn Skeins from $ 19.00
Alpaca Merino Yarn Skeins

Alpaca Merino Yarn Skeins

$ 19.00

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  • Lovely undyed alpaca merino yarn skeins, which are blended with just enough Merino wool to give this lace weight yarn a little elasticity. It comes in undyed black and three subtle color variations created with dyed in the wool Merino. Elegant and very soft for special knitting projects
  • -design: 2-ply (the best structure for lace knitting or weaving), semi-worsted spun
    -size: lace weight, varies a little between colors, but approximately 24 wpi 2800 yds per pound
    -suggested needles: 0 to 3 (US) lace 4 to 7 (US)
    -length: approximately 275 yards/251
    -meters weight: varies slightly between colors, 1.5 to 2 oz./ 42-56 grams
    -gauge: varies between colors, 8.75 sts. To 10 sts. per inch on sizes 1 (US)
    -care: yarn is pre-washed. hand wash warm with low agitation, lay flat to dry or can be dry cleaned.
  • -fiber source: hand selected alpaca fleeces from Dark star Alpacas, Buttonwood Alpacas and Alpacas at Sunset Acres, Clarke County, Virginia and Merino from Black Sheep Farm, Waverly farm and Mere laur Farm in Loudoun County, Virginia
    -fiber content: 80% alpaca and 20% Merino wool.

    Alpaca is a fine camelid fiber, a hair fiber actually, that is very soft. Blending a very Fine wool from Merino sheep adds some memory and body so your project won't continue to grow or stretch out of shape over time.

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Gray Border Leicester Yarn on Cones + quick shop
Border Leicester Yarn - Plyed on Cones from $ 28.00
Gray Border Leicester Yarn on Cones

Border Leicester Yarn - Plyed on Cones

$ 28.00

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  • Finer in diameter than our Border Leicester sport with strength added in the ply, our Border Leicester yarn plyed on cones is suitable for most warps (not great for rigid heddle) or weft. Combine this yarn as warp with a lighter, softer yarn as weft…like our Border Leicester soft spun yarn in either fog or cloud.
  • design: 2-ply (the best structure for lace knitting or weaving), semi-worsted spun with very light twist in singles, but extra twist in the plying for strength
    size: fingering weight, 16 wpi, 1000 yards per pound
    suggested use: warp or weft yarn. Will dye beautifully!
    care: hand wash warm with low agitation, lay flat to dry or can be dry cleaned.
  • fiber source: hand selected fleeces from Overlook Manor, Warrenton, Virginia and Orange Gate Farm, Maurerton, Virginia
    fiber content: 100% Border Leicester wool.
    Border Leicester yarn is a Longwool breed developed in the 18th century in the borderlands between England and Scotland (hence the name). Related by breeding to the Leicester Longwool and Blue-Faced Leicester, it is in the middle of those breeds for softness and has beautiful lustre and drape. A very personable sheep, they are clean faced with Roman noses. The white fleece is ivory color.

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Border Leicester Yarn - Soft Spun + quick shop
Border Leicester Yarn - Soft Spun from $ 22.00
Border Leicester Yarn - Soft Spun

Border Leicester Yarn - Soft Spun

$ 22.00

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  • Glowing softness eminates from our airy Border Leicester yarn that has just enough twist to hold it together. Very light lofty yarn, delicate with high felting ability. Choose white or gray for lovely soft cowls, scarves or shawls. Works well held double for bulky but still light, airy projects.
  • design: 2-ply, semi-worsted spun; lustrous and airy
    size: worsted weight, 7-12 wpi 1100 yds per pound
    suggested needles: 7 to 15 (US)
    length: approximately 110 yards/100 meters
    weight: 2.25 oz./ 64 grams
    gauge: 5 stitches per inch on size 7 (US) up to 3 stitches pre inch on size 13
    care: yarn is pre-washed. hand wash warm with no agitation, lay flat to dry or can be dry cleaned.
  • fiber source: hand selected fleeces from Overlook Manor, Warrenton, Virginia and Orange Gate Farm, Maurerton, Virginia
    fiber content: 100% Border Leicester wool.
    Border Leicester Yarn is a Longwool breed developed in the 18th century in the borderlands between England and Scotland (hence the name). Related by breeding to the Leicester Longwool and Blue-Faced Leicester, it is in the middle of those breeds for softness and has beautiful luster and drape. A very personable sheep, they are clean faced with Roman noses. The white fleece is ivory color.
    Border Leicester Sheep | Solitude Wool Border Leicester Fleece

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Border Leicester Yarn - Sport Weight, naturally dyed yarn + quick shop
Border Leicester Yarn - Sport Weight from $ 31.00 $ 42.00
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Border Leicester Yarn - Sport Weight, naturally dyed yarn

Border Leicester Yarn - Sport Weight

$ 31.00 $ 0.00

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  • One of our favorites, Border Leicester yarn has beautiful lustre and the soft twist of this semi-worsted spun yarn gives it a silky feel and lovely drape. It comes in undyed white and a natural gray and both dye beautifully. Naturally dyed exclusively from both home grown, foraged or purchased classic dyes.
  • design: 2-ply, semi-worsted spun to accentuate the lustrous nature and drape of the Longwool fleece. Quite strong. The spin and ply are a bit uneven.
    size: sport weight, 15 wpi, 888 yards per pound
    suggested needles: 4 to 6 (US)
    length: approximately 240 yards/219 meters
    weight: approximately 4.5 - 5 oz./127-141 grams
    gauge: 5 stitches per inch on sizes 5 (US)
    care: yarn is pre-washed. hand wash warm with low agitation, lay flat to dry or can be dry cleaned.
  • fiber source: hand selected fleeces from Overlook Manor, Warrenton, Virginia and Orange Gate Farm, Maurerton, Virginia
    fiber content: 100% Border Leicester wool.
    Border Leicester yarn is a Longwool breed developed in the 18th century in the borderlands between England and Scotland (hence the name). Related by breeding to the Leicester Longwool and Blue-Faced Leicester, it is in the middle of those breeds for softness and has beautiful lustre and drape. A very personable sheep, they are clean faced with Roman noses. The white fleece is ivory color.
    Border Leicester Sheep | Solitude Wool Border Leicester Fleece | Solitude Wool

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breed specific swatch pair packs + quick shop
breed specific swatch pair packs $ 32.00
breed specific swatch pair packs

breed specific swatch pair packs

$ 32.00

Want to learn about different breeds of sheep and how their wool looks, feels and performs differently? The best way is to experiencing them first hand: knit, test and record.
In each swatch pair pack you will get two 80 yard skeins of yarn selected for contrast to provide an experience for your hands and build your knitter’s cache of knowledge. Each pair pack is numbered so that if you try one and get hooked...you can look for another that will give you an experience of two other yarns for a new experience.
You will be able to make two swatches from each skein: One 6" x 6" Stockinette stitch swatch surrounded by a Garter stitch border and a second swatch approximately 8" x 8" with your choice of stitch patterns.
Keeping a record of your experiences will pay dividends in future projects. There are two SWATCH NOTES in each pack. Fill them starting even before winding into a ball and after you're done, keep them with your swatches.
Pair pack 1 is specially selected for Rhinebeck 2020 class to be repeated Nov 16th: 
Breed Specific Swatching for Knitters
Date
Saturday, November 14th 2020
Time
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (EST)
Soap box pitch:
Spinners are able to do breed studies fairly readily now. Their interest and support encourages more shepherds/farms and companies to pay attention to fleece and breeds. The result is a greater variety of fleece and roving available (which supports a greater diversity of sheep!). 
Knitters have a harder time. There are more breed-specific yarns now than there were a decade ago, and if knitters are looking for more variety in their yarns and get interested and excited about them, companies will seek out and make more. 
Knitting, like eating, is an agricultural act! We applaud your interest in breed-specific yarns and hope you will begin to ask your yarn stores, manufacturers and on social media that you want them.
Thank ewe! 

 

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climbing ivy vest pattern + quick shop
climbing ivy vest pattern $ 7.00
climbing ivy vest pattern

climbing ivy vest pattern

$ 7.00

This knitting pattern designed by Cheryl Chow was inspired by the ivy climbing on an old stone church, lacy leaves trail up our charming & timeless vest. Shaping makes this a flattering garment you will love to wear.

Yarn: Border Leicester sport, natural dyed yarn, three (four or five) skeins
Sizes: Seven adult sizes from finished bust circumference of 31.75? up to 55.75?
Skills: knitting, purling, decreasing, increasing, knitting in the round, reading charts, 3-needle bind off, buttonholes, picking up stitches
Level of difficulty: Advanced
Needles: Size 5 (US)/ 3.75 mm circular needle in 40:/100 cm length (or size to obtain gauge) to work body, and shorter if desired for armhole ribbing. Extra US 5 / 3.75 mm needle for bind off.
Designed by Cheryl Chow

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Autumn Leaves Clun Forest Yarn + quick shop
Clun Forest Yarn from $ 28.00
Autumn Leaves Clun Forest Yarn

Clun Forest Yarn

$ 28.00

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  • The robust Down type wool of Clun Forest sheep makes a great cushiony, elastic and insulating yarn. Woolen spun to accentuate the loft and warmth of the short staple wool, this is a 3 ply, balanced, round yarn great for knitting. Good for garments, throws, accessories, etc!  Comfort yarn. See the Eleanor Mittens by Alexis Miranda in the 2018 Fall issue of Knitscene 
    Read Clara Parkes review of the yarn
  • -design: 3-ply, woolen spun size: worsted weight, 12 wpi
    -suggested needles: 6 to 8 (US)
    -length: approximately 185 yards/169 meters
    -weight: 3.8 oz./ 107 grams
    -gauge: 4.5 sts. per inch on size 7 (US)
    -care: yarn is pre-washed. hand wash warm with low agitation, lay flat to dry or can be dry cleaned.
  • -fiber source: hand selected fleeces from Shepherds Knoll Farm, Phoenix, Maryland and Meadow Brook farm in Warrenton, Virginia  
    -fiber content: 100% Clun Forest wool. 

    Clun Forest Sheep 

    A breed from the Welsh border area of Britain, Clun Forest is a heritage breed in the US. Raised for meat and valued for their ability to grow well on pasture alone, they also grow a high quality, Down type wool that has robust crimp and elasticity. Clun fleece is fairly fine, with a short staple. Biggest problem with this wool can be breaks due to nutritional stress. Check fleeces carefully.

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cobbled wrap & scarf pattern + quick shop
cobbled wrap & scarf pattern $ 5.00
cobbled wrap & scarf pattern

cobbled wrap & scarf pattern

$ 5.00

This knitting pattern designed by Laura Chau is a fun opportunity to pair a beautiful handpainted yarn with a coordinating solid color. The simple garter stitch lace pattern opens up the fabric and biases naturally for an interesting parallelogram shape. It’s worked lengthwise on a circular needle to accommodate the large number of stitches. The scarf version uses just one skein of each color; the generously-sized wrap uses two skeins of each color.

Yarn: Coopworth sport 1 (2) skeins in each of two colors
Sizes: scarf: 13 x 72" / 33 x 183 cm    wrap: 22 x 90" / 56 x 228.5 cm, blocked
Skills: knitting, purling, decreasing, yarn overs
Level of difficulty: Easy
Needles: Size 7 (US)/ 4.5 mm circular needle in 32:/80 cm length (or larger)
Gauge: 13 sts and 38 rows = 4" / 10 cm square in pattern 
Designed by Laura Chau

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Coopworth Lace Yarn + quick shop
Coopworth Lace Yarn from $ 19.00
Coopworth Lace Yarn

Coopworth Lace Yarn

$ 19.00

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  • Opalescent and silky strong, our Coopworth yarn in lace is a true worsted spun yarn. The 2 ply sturcture is correct for lace, as it encourages stitches to open out. Two ply is also correct for weaving because the flat, bumpy edges lock together. Lace knitters have been very complimentary about the strength of this yarn.
  • -design: 2-ply, worsted spun; lustrous and silky
    -size: lace weight, 32-36 wpi, 4400 yds per pound
    -suggested needles: 0 to 5 (US)
    -length: approximately 400 yards/365 meters
    -weight: 1.75 oz./ 50 grams gauge: 8 sts. per inch on sizes 1 (US)
    -care: yarn is pre-washed. hand wash warm with low agitation, lay flat to dry or can be dry cleaned.
  • -fiber source: hand selected fleeces from Over the Grass Farm in The Plains, Virginia
    -fiber content: 100% Coopworth wool.

    Coopworth yarn is a Longwool breed created by crossing Romney and Border Leicester sheep. The breed standard focuses on production not the way the sheep looks, so some Coopworth look more like Romney and some have the clean head and roman noses of Border Leicester. Creamy white, strong fiber with an opalescence that dyes beautifully.

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ahoy + quick shop
Coopworth Sport Yarn from $ 33.00 $ 42.00
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ahoy

Coopworth Sport Yarn

$ 33.00 $ 0.00

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  • Opalescent and bouncy, Coopworth Sport Yarn is a true worsted spun yarn that is easy to like. The round, 3 ply structure makes an excellent knitting yarn with great stitch definition. Lovely for sweaters, shawls, cowls, dressy hats and mittens. Felts well, make a great Downton Abby style cloche.
  • -design: 3 ply round yarn, worsted spun with low twist in the singles and in plying to create a soft, drapey yarn. The long, strong fibers give this light weight, soft yarn surprising strength.
    -size: sport, approximately 17 wraps per inch and 1600 yards per pound
    -suggested needles: 2-4 (US) for firm fabric or larger for softer, drapier fabric
    -length: approximately 340 yards/310 meters
    -weight: 3.5 oz./ 100 grams gauge: 6.5 stitches per inch on size 3 (US)
    -care: yarn is pre-washed. hand wash warm with low agitation, lay flat to dry or can be dry cleaned.
  • -fiber source: hand selected fleeces from Over the Grass Farm in The Plains, Virginia
    -fiber content: 100% Coopworth wool.
    Coopworth Sheep
    Coopworth is a Longwool breed created by crossing Romney and Border Leicester sheep. The breed standard focuses on production not the way the sheep looks, so some Coopworth look more like Romney and some have the clean head and roman noses of Border Leicester. Creamy white, strong fiber with an opalescence that dyes beautifully. 

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Cotswold lamb thick & thin + quick shop
Cotswold lamb thick & thin from $ 29.00
Cotswold lamb thick & thin

Cotswold lamb thick & thin

$ 29.00

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  • Cotswold Yarn is one of the most lustrous and strong fibers of all the Longwool breeds, but the young lambs first clip is much softer, and that is what is in this lustrous, textured yarn. An extremely small batch, this second spin is uneven and has some slubs. Fabulous texture, but need to design for it. Love it for a painted warp and works well in knitted lace.
  • design: 2-ply, semi-worsted spun; lustrous and silky but uneven and a little slubby.
    size: fingering weight, 24 wpi, 1600 yds per pound
    suggested needles: 3 or 4 (US)
    length: approximately 365 yards/333 meters 
    weight: right on or a smidge under 4 oz/113 grams  
    care: yarn is pre-washed. hand wash warm with low agitation, lay flat to dry or can be dry cleaned.
  • fiber source: hand selected fleeces from Davlin Farm in Loudoun County, Virginia
    fiber content: 100% Cotswold lambswool.
    Cotswold is an English Longwool breed probably developed with Leicester genetics. Imported into North America in 1832, it is mostly used for cross breeding rams in the commercial sheep business. The sheep grow 8" to 10" staple of wool in a year in bold, open locks. The fleece is white, very lustrous and strong. It felts quite well, including on the sheep if care is not taken. As with other strong Longwool breeds, lambswool is traditionally used for lace shawls.
    Cotswold Ewe and Lamb | Solitude Wool

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Cotswold Yarn on Cones + quick shop
Cotswold lamb thick & thin on cones $ 155.00
Cotswold Yarn on Cones

Cotswold lamb thick & thin on cones

$ 155.00

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  • Cotswold Yarn is one of the most lustrous and strong fibers of all the Longwool breeds, but the young lambs first clip is much softer, and that is what is in this lustrous, textured yarn. An extremely small batch, this second spin is uneven and has some slubs. Fabulous texture, but need to design for it. Love it for a painted warp.
  • design: 2-ply, semi-worsted spun; lustrous and silky but uneven and a little slubby.
    size: fingering weight, 24 wpi, 1600 yds per pound
    suggested use: warp and/or weft. Dyes beautifully!
    care: hand wash warm with low agitation, lay flat to dry or can be dry cleaned.
  • fiber source: hand selected fleeces from Davlin Farm in Loudoun County, Virginia
    fiber content: 100% Cotswold lambswool.
    Cotswold is an English Longwool breed probably developed with Leicester genetics. Imported into North America in 1832, it is mostly used for cross breeding rams in the commercial sheep business. The sheep grow 8" to 10" staple of wool in a year in bold, open locks. The fleece is white, very lustrous and strong. It felts quite well, including on the sheep if care is not taken. As with other strong Longwool breeds, lambswool is traditionally used for lace shawls.

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custom woven throws + quick shop
custom woven throws $ 290.00
custom woven throws

custom woven throws

$ 290.00

Just in time for cooler weather. A beautiful addition to your sofa for naps or take along to a local winery, brewery, restaurant or your own backyard or balcony. This custom designed and woven throw is large enough to wrap up in but light enough to carry easily. Different twill patterns and variegated yarns make each of the 50 throws unique, but of a family. Hand twisted fringes and fulling will keep the throw looking great for years. Gift worthy, it comes in a box with Chesapeake Fibershed product checklist.

Because of the hand work to finish the fringes and full, we will sell throws as they are available plus you can pre-order for different ship dates as we estimate we can have them ready.

Details: 

Size: 45" by 75"

Weight: 1 pound, 10 ounces

100% wool from sheep in the Chesapeake Fibershed: 50% North Country Cheviot, 47% Romney and 3% mohair.

Primarily undyed white and natural color wool, about 15% of the fibers were dyed in the wool with weak acid dyes to create a variegated yarn that gives the throws such a distinctive and unique undulating pattern.

Woven by Peggy Hart of Bedfellows Blankets in Massachusetts on old industrial looms with 16 harnesses. Different twill patterns give the throws lovely drape.

Hand twisted fringes and fulling will stay good looking through the years

Cheryl from Bainbridge Island in Washington State says “OMG, it is gorgeous! 

Photos do not do it justice  I have a lot of African textiles (Kuba) in the living room and this is such a nice mix with them.  thank you so much.”

 

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Debbie’s easy cowl + quick shop
Debbie’s easy cowl Free
Debbie’s easy cowl

Debbie’s easy cowl

Free

designed by Debbie Deutsch, this quick, easy knit is whispy light and elegant — it is knit flat and joined as you cast off so there is no seaming! 

it takes just two skeins of either Border Leicester fog or cloud

size 19 needles plus a spare needle in a similar size

very basic knitting skills

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Dorset hike + quick shop
Dorset hike from $ 29.00 $ 38.00
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Dorset hike

Dorset hike

$ 29.00 $ 29.00

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  • Down-type fleece is springy, spongy and perfect for cushiony, comfortable socks. Down type wools also resist shrinking and felting and that along with added nylon makes it possible to wash firm knit socks in the machine. I even throw them in the dryer.
  • -design: 3-ply, woolen spun
    -size: sport weight, 13 wpi
    -suggested needles: 3 to 4 (US) for socks, up to 8 for other
    -length: approximately 235 yards/215 meters (enough for a women's large, or men's average pair of socks
    -weight: 4.25 oz./ 120 grams
    -gauge: 7 sts. per inch on size 3 or 4 (US)
    -care: yarn is pre-washed. The Down type wool plus added nylon make this yarn machine washable. If knit tightly it can be dried in the dryer as well with only a small amount of shrinkage in the length. Of course, hand washing will maintain original appearance the best
  • -fiber source: hand selected fleeces from Millcreek Farms, Loudoun County, Virginia
    -fiber content: 80% Dorset wool, 20% nylon

    Dorset sheep are originally from the Downs area of England and thought to be a cross between Spanish Merino and Horned sheep of Wales. According to the Oklahoma State Breeds of Livestock listing, the first Dorsets in the US came to Oregon, shipped by the Hudsons Bay Company in the 1860's. East Coast imports came in the late 1800's. Polled (hornless) Dorsets were a mutation that happened at North Carolina State College in the 1950's and now outnumber Horned Dorsets here and in other countries. They are one of the most common sheep breeds in the US. Raised primarily for meat, the ewes are good mothers, frequently have multiple births and can breed "out of season"

    The fleece is very white with no black fibers like black faced meat breeds (Suffolks and Hampshires). The sheep will grow fleece from 2.5 to 4 inches long in a year and it has the robust crimp (extremely springy) of Down-type wools.


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Dorset Hike three color sock kits + quick shop
Dorset Hike three color sock kits sold out $ 43.00
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Dorset Hike three color sock kits

Dorset Hike three color sock kits

sold out $ 43.00

A fun kit with even amounts of three different colors of the Dorset hike yarn, all wound into center pull balls and nicely stacked on bamboo. There is enough yarn for a pair of women’s large socks. We have worked out a color plan: First, select one of the colors to use as accent on both socks (cuff, heal and toe). Then you have choices; either make the leg and foot of each sock in the different remaining colors (they don't match) or use the two colors in stripes (either two row or four row) for both socks. Of course...you can figure out your own plan (maybe stripes of all three colors or start and change colors on a whim?) Worthy of a gift, especially for yourself! Use your own pattern, or our basic one available free on Ravelry: Dorset hike three color socks

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dotted line mittens pattern + quick shop
dotted line mittens pattern $ 5.00
dotted line mittens pattern

dotted line mittens pattern

$ 5.00

our dotted lines mitten knitting pattern uses simple construction techniques & are quick knits with no grafting or seams. They have a grown-up vibe, a flattering shape and their contrasting cuff edges and bobbles make them fun to wear, gift-worthy & charmingly different

Yarns: Montadale Light or Icelandic. Approximately 175 yds / 160 m of main color plus 30 yds / 27 m of a handpainted or solid contrasting color.
Sizes: Womens S/M and M/L
Skills: knitting in the round, purling, increasing & decreasing, reading simple chart
Level of difficulty: Intermediate
Needles: US 2 / 2.75 mm and US 1 / 2.5 mm double pointed needles or size to obtain gauge
Gauge: 28 sts = 4" / 10 cm in stockinette stitch on larger needles, blocked

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dye-hard, knit-easy cowl pattern + quick shop
dye-hard, knit-easy cowl pattern Free
dye-hard, knit-easy cowl pattern

dye-hard, knit-easy cowl pattern

Free

this simple to knit cowl pattern was designed for the dye-hard class at solitude wool. The narrow width garter stitch rectangle shows off the colors in a handpaint skein nicely and changing the direction of the knitting further emphasizes the beauty of the color changes.

Yarn: one skein Solitude Wool Romney semi-worsted spun, preferably in a handpaint
One size: 9" / 230 mm tall, 22.5" / 570 mm around
Skills: knitting, picking up stitches and knitting in the round
Level of difficulty: easy
Needles: size 8 (US) / 5 mm circular 24" / 600 mm length or size to obtain gauge. Optional: US 8 / 5 mm straight needles

 

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felted bucket bags pattern + quick shop
felted bucket bags pattern $ 6.00
felted bucket bags pattern

felted bucket bags pattern

$ 6.00

designed by our best customer, Sue Burke, this easy-to-knit bag pairs solitude wool’s Targhee 2-ply and Karakul yarns. The bag is knit in seed stitch for a subtle basket-like texture, then hand-felted for a sturdy fabric. Instructions for three sizes of round-bottom bags—the bucket, tote and mini-bucket plus a clutch-style wristlet are included! One of the most fun parts of the pattern is choosing colors. It will change as you felt it with the Karakul yarn dominating in the final fabric.

Yarn: Targhee 2 ply and Karakul yarns in equal yardage. Amount depends on size of bag
Sizes: three sizes: bucket, tote and mini-bucket plus clutch-style wristlet
Skills: knitting, purling, decreasing, knitting in the round, 
Level of difficulty: beginner to intermediate
Needles: Size 10.5 (US)/ 6.5mm circular needle in 24"/60 cm (16"/14 cm length for mini)  and set of 10.5/65mm double point needles (or size to obtain gauge). wristlet: US 10.5/6.5mm straight needles only.
Designed by Sue Burke

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Gift Certificates + quick shop
Gift Certificates from $ 10.00
Gift Certificates

Gift Certificates

$ 10.00

Shopping for someone else but not sure what to give them? Give them the gift that comes from a happy lamb on a small US farm with a Solitude Wool gift card.

Gift cards are delivered by email and contain instructions to redeem them at checkout. Our gift cards have no additional processing fees no do they lose value over time.

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hand made items from solitude wool yarns + quick shop
hand made items from solitude wool yarns from $ 22.00
hand made items from solitude wool yarns

hand made items from solitude wool yarns

$ 22.00

Wouldn't you feel warm and happy wearing or giving a hand knit hat, shawl or other beautiful item? It’s a “permanent hug” for this cold winter coming. The Solitude Wool partners enjoy knitting and weaving and sometimes we make things to sell at December farmers markets. 

This year, due to the pandemic, we won't be going so here they are! We can’t list many details with each variant, so our volunteer review panel will be sharing more details and their fav's in a catalog/blog post to come...

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    honeycomb fingerless mitts pattern + quick shop
    honeycomb fingerless mitts pattern $ 5.00
    honeycomb fingerless mitts pattern

    honeycomb fingerless mitts pattern

    $ 5.00

    This knitting pattern for long fingerless mitts designed by Kathy Reed are modern essentials for all of us who need to answer a phone or punch at a GPS in wintertime. Worked in woolen spun Clun Forest yarn, the mitts are soft and very gift-worthy quick knits.

    Yarn: 1 skein Clun Forest
    Sizes: small (medium, large)
    Skills: knitting in the round, increasing, simple cables, reading charts
    Level of difficulty: Intermediate
    Needles: size 4 / 4 mm double pointed needles

    Designed by Kathy Reed

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    honeycomb tunic pattern + quick shop
    honeycomb tunic pattern $ 7.00
    honeycomb tunic pattern

    honeycomb tunic pattern

    $ 7.00

    Knitting pattern designed by Gillian Grimm. A soft, simple tunic-style vest that has limited shaping and is perfect for layering on a crisp fall morning.

    While lovely knit in one color, this vest would also look great using two complimentary colors for the lower & upper sections of the garment.

    Yarn: Solitude Wool Montadale light (90% Montadale wool, 10% nylon), four (or five) skeins
    Sizes: six adult sizes, 33” to 56” bust & hip circumference
    Skills: knitting in the round, purling, increasing, decreasing
    Level of difficulty: Intermediate
    Needles: Size 8 (US) / 5 mm circular knitting needle in 24” / 60 cm length or size to obtain gauge

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    black walnut 2 12/14 (b/w) + quick shop
    Icelandic Yarn from $ 23.00
    black walnut 2 12/14 (b/w)

    Icelandic Yarn

    $ 23.00

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    • about this wool
    • Icelandic sheep grow a fleece with a long outer coat and a soft under down in one of the widest range of natural colors in the sheep world. Our Icelandic Yarn is a little softer and more refined than traditional lopi, a two ply, semi-worsted spun yarn has a halo from the underdown. Naturally dyed yarns in addition to the palette of natural undyed sheep shades. Will felt extremely easily. This wool does not have any elasticity.
    • design: 2-ply, semi-worsted spun with both coats together giving it a lovely halo. Will felt extremely easily
      size: varies between colors: dk to light worsted, 12-13 wpi
      suggested needles: 5 to 7 (US) length: approximately 130 yards/119 meters
      weight: varies slightly between colors, 2.25 to 3.25 oz./ 53-92 grams
      gauge: varies between colors, 5-6 sts. per inch on sizes 5 (US)
      care: yarn is pre-washed. hand wash warm with NO agitation, lay flat to dry or can be dry cleaned.
    • fiber source: hand selected fleeces from White Rock Manor, Pine Hollow Farm, Three Bags Wool and Kingsolver/Hopp Farm all in Virginia
      fiber content: 100% Icelandic wool.
      Icelandic sheep are one of the oldest breeds in the world. Brought to Iceland by the Vikings in the ninth and tenth centuries, they were imported to Canada in the 1990's. Icelandic fleece is double coated: the long outer coat is called tog and the short down undercoat is called thel. This Primitive type fleece provided many types of fiber for varied uses, ropes, sails and clothing all from one fleece. The primitive genetics also give us many natural colors from white, silvers, reds, brown all the way to black.

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