{"title":"Yarn for Makers","description":"\u003cp\u003eNEVER SUPERWASHED - ALWAYS SUSTAINABLY PRODUCED USING FAIR LABOR \u0026amp; HUMANE ANIMAL WELFARE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur yarns are dyed on our own farm using sustainably procured plants. It's yarn you can feel GOOD about making with!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0534\/7527\/8998\/files\/yarn_hero.png?v=1761761687\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mitchell-wool-co-gift-card","title":"Mitchell Wool Co gift card","description":"\u003cp\u003eAvailable in multiple amounts, this is the perfect option when you aren't sure what to buy. Give the gift of the farm! Here's what a few amounts will provide for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea $50 gift will buy yarn, or a sweatshirt, or a bag \u0026amp; notions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e$100 will buy an on farm class reservation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea $250 will pay for a sweater's worth of yarn in most sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e$25 will buy a tote\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e$200 will buy the Sherry's Sweater bag and some stitch markers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e$450 Your recipient could buy a sweaters worth of yarn plus a set of stitch markers and a cozy organic sweatshirt! \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e$1000 will send your recipient to one of our retreats! \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose if you would like a digital gift card, or an actual card sent in the mail. Please input the address in comments on your order if that is your choice. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mitchell Wool Co","offers":[{"title":"$25.00","offer_id":41032556806294,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"$50.00","offer_id":41032556839062,"sku":"","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"$100.00","offer_id":41032556871830,"sku":"","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"$150.00","offer_id":41032556904598,"sku":"","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"$200.00","offer_id":41032556937366,"sku":"","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"$250.00","offer_id":41032556970134,"sku":"","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"$300.00","offer_id":41032557002902,"sku":"","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"$450.00","offer_id":41032557035670,"sku":"","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000","offer_id":46302851334294,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0534\/7527\/8998\/files\/GIFT_CARD_5e25a139-3a61-45e8-9b07-01dfce46f117.png?v=1787691389"},{"product_id":"american-fiber-ann-maries-yarn","title":"Black Label - Superior - Fingering Weight Yarn","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0534\/7527\/8998\/files\/superior_1b0f4fa5-8817-4994-a699-d91ef3564adc.png?v=1761855070\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eNever Superwash, as close to mother earth as intended.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eOur Black Label Suffolk\/Romney blend marries two beautiful breeds in a way that brings lightness to your garment and a gentle halo to the stitches.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50g 200+ yards \/183 meters Fingering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etweedy yet soft Suffolk\/Romney sheep have a delightful halo and toothy stitch definition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 ply woolen spun Fingering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5.5 sts per inch on US size 6 needles  22 sts = 4\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecrochet hook size G 6\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eOne Skein provides 3.3 bales of hay for the flock.  (Our critters consume 14 bales of locally grown hay per day from October - May when our pastures are resting. Your support puts hay in the barn and employs both the Mitchell team and the local hay grower.) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mitchell Wool Co","offers":[{"title":"FINGERING","offer_id":42717899554966,"sku":"42717899554966","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0534\/7527\/8998\/files\/superior_sheep_sweater.png?v=1761854277"},{"product_id":"4-ply-bfl-by-laxtons","title":"4 Ply WOOLTRACE YARN by Laxtons","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0534\/7527\/8998\/files\/Library_-_1_of_3_b416e1e6-7c66-4e2e-97c1-ea392eac0797.jpg?v=1761592768\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe are thrilled to provide fully traceable British wool from Laxtons.  Wooltrace was created to deliver positive, environmental, and social change and to create full transparency for customers and consumers. This is now firmly in place and we’re excited to be offering a new fully traceable British yarn. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA yarn with a mission, Wooltrace supports the ongoing sustainability of the British farming industry, guaranteeing a fair pay for sheep farmers and ensuring the welfare of their flocks. Spun and dyed by their fourth generation family owned mill, this superior quality wool is made with passion and purpose in every fibre. Scan the QR code on each hank to trace the yarn in your hands directly back to the farm(s) via our Farm Finder. A DK weight for ultimate versatility across knit and crochet for garments, accessories and homeware. Available in a palette of 16 sophisticated shades, perfect for imaginative colour work to transform your knits into works of art.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 Ply Wool \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Blueface Leicester raised in the United Kingdom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50 gram, 240 yard \/ 220 meter hanks \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGauge - 28- 30 stitches to 4 inches on a 3.25MM needle \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis matches the gauge of our own MWC fingering yarns which also meet many sport patterns for versatility. You can easily work both brands together!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0534\/7527\/8998\/files\/Library_-_2_of_3_9d294461-6252-4818-a83a-19f02837c283.jpg?v=1761592846\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Laxtons","offers":[{"title":"Celadine","offer_id":45584030433430,"sku":null,"price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Claret","offer_id":45584030466198,"sku":null,"price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Denim","offer_id":45584030498966,"sku":null,"price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dried Lime","offer_id":45584030531734,"sku":null,"price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ecru","offer_id":45584030564502,"sku":null,"price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Emerald","offer_id":45584030597270,"sku":null,"price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Violet Blue","offer_id":45584030630038,"sku":null,"price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Warm Blush","offer_id":45584030662806,"sku":null,"price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Butter","offer_id":45690813153430,"sku":null,"price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Espresso","offer_id":45690813186198,"sku":null,"price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Frosted Sage","offer_id":45690813218966,"sku":null,"price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Nutmeg","offer_id":45690813251734,"sku":null,"price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Perfect Navy","offer_id":45690813284502,"sku":null,"price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Poppy","offer_id":45690813317270,"sku":null,"price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver Sky","offer_id":45690813350038,"sku":null,"price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sunset","offer_id":45690813382806,"sku":null,"price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0534\/7527\/8998\/files\/jumble_730b60ca-03e3-4cb2-a735-4b17b5593d7d.png?v=1761593533"},{"product_id":"black-label-superior-fingering-weight-yarn-copy","title":"Black Label - Huron - DK Weight Yarn","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0534\/7527\/8998\/files\/huron_fe76a30d-2a69-474a-8943-16b59ecb47e0.png?v=1761855911\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eNever Superwash, as close to mother earth as intended.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eOur Black Label Huron Yarn is extra special.  It is from our flock that roam our land.  The blend unites our 6 breeds: Cormo, Targhee, Tunis, Gotland, Finn, and Leicester.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWe watch this flock day-in and day-out.  They greet us for chin scratches in the morning, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003elaze under the trees during hot summer days, and bask in the golden hour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50g 150+ yards \/96 meters DK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etweedy yet soft, toothy stitch definition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 ply woolen spun DK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5.5 sts per inch on US size 6 needles  22 sts = 4\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecrochet hook size G 6\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eOne Skein provides 3.3 bales of hay for the flock.  (Our critters consume 14 bales of locally grown hay per day from October - May when our pastures are resting. Your support puts hay in t\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003ehe barn and employs both the Mitchell team and the local hay grower.) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mitchell Wool Co","offers":[{"title":"Lambs Ear","offer_id":45700429938838,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pickle","offer_id":45700446322838,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Greater Good","offer_id":46215648051350,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Neighbors","offer_id":46215648084118,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0534\/7527\/8998\/files\/huron_alloy_charmer.png?v=1761855985"},{"product_id":"black-label-huron-dk-weight-yarn-copy","title":"Black Label - Michigan - Sport Weight Yarn","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0534\/7527\/8998\/files\/michigan_9ce6ead6-ffaa-4739-bde4-a2eb96791933.png?v=1761856436\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eNever Superwash, as close to mother earth as intended.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eOur Black Label Michigan Yarn is a blend of Cashmere and Shaniko wool.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100g 310+ yards \/283 meters Sport\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esmooth with clean stitch definition \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 ply worsted spun Sport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5.25 sts per inch on US size 7 needles  21 sts = 4\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecrochet hook size 4mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eOne Skein provides 4.2 bales of hay for the flock.  (Our critters consume 14 bales of locally grown hay per day from October - May when our pastures are resting. Your support puts hay in the barn and employs both the Mitchell team and the local hay grower.) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mitchell Wool Co","offers":[{"title":"Lamb. - natural","offer_id":45700455563414,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cosmos","offer_id":45780311507094,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Grellow","offer_id":45780311539862,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0534\/7527\/8998\/files\/michigan_dreamweft.png?v=1761857258"},{"product_id":"black-label-michigan-sport-weight-yarn-copy","title":"Black Label - Erie - Worsted Weight Yarn","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0534\/7527\/8998\/files\/USEerie.png?v=1761855639\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eNever Superwash, as close to mother earth as intended.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eOur Black Label Erie Yarn is 100% Shaniko wool. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eCompletely grown, processed and spun in the U.S.  A pleasure to work with that creates a lovely fabric with casual drape. Shaniko Wool is Merino\/Rambouillet at 20.4 micron. It is completely traceable American branded wool. It is grown, sheared, scoured, and combed in the US.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100g 240+ yards \/283 meters Worsted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esmooth with clean stitch definition \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 ply worsted spun Worsted Weight Yarn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4.75 sts per inch on US size 9 needles  19 sts = 4\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecrochet hook size 4.5mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eOne Skein provides 3.9 bales of hay for the flock.  (Our critters consume 14 bales of locally grown hay per day from October - May when our pastures are resting. Your support puts hay in the barn and employs both the Mitchell team and the local hay grower.) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mitchell Wool Co","offers":[{"title":"Cosmos","offer_id":45700456284310,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lamb - Natural","offer_id":45700456349846,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0534\/7527\/8998\/files\/erie_cold_sunlight.png?v=1761855764"},{"product_id":"black-label-erie-worsted-weight-yarn-copy","title":"Black Label - Ontario - Fingering Weight Yarn","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0534\/7527\/8998\/files\/superior_2.png?v=1761855070\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eNever Superwash, as close to mother earth as intended.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eOur Black Label Ontario Yarn is Targhee Wool. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e50g 195 meters \/ 200 yards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e19.92 microns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 ply woolen spun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7.5 sts per inch on US size 2 needles  30 sts = 4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecrochet hook size C\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eOne Skein provides 3.3 bales of hay for the flock.  (Our critters consume 14 bales of locally grown hay per day from October - May when our pastures are resting. Your support puts hay in the barn and employs both the Mitchell team and the local hay grower.) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mitchell Wool Co","offers":[{"title":"Cosmos","offer_id":45700458741910,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Grellow","offer_id":45700458774678,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Thistle","offer_id":46353996218518,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Light Thistle","offer_id":46353996251286,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sand","offer_id":46353996284054,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lamb","offer_id":46356230602902,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Peaches","offer_id":46541249511574,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0534\/7527\/8998\/files\/ontario_twist_loop.png?v=1761854423"},{"product_id":"black-label-ontario-fingering-weight-yarn-copy","title":"Black Label - Grit - Worsted Weight Yarn","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0534\/7527\/8998\/files\/GRIT_3bd38470-6c3e-4547-a7e0-20bb21920df3.png?v=1761857318\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIt's not a job. It is a calling to make a difference. If it looks like work and it smells like work and it causes blisters bruises and calluses...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIt's going to take some GRIT. \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe know a bit about this. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWe're a baaad ass\u003cstrong\u003e farmHER\u003c\/strong\u003e owned company. Lead by a woman who has her fair share of GRIT. Rugged, rough around the edges and dedicated to the cause. Our dye team is full of GRIT, lifting a 60 pound bundle of wet yarn that they dyed outside in the winter? No bigs. Chasing after runaway cattle, everyone jumping to the cause. Pulling a lamb that's stuck in the birth canal, who arrived two weeks early at 3am? Grit. \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGRIT came about because our MidWest mill is the primary manufacturer of wool goods for the US military. When they mis-spun a huge batch and called to see if we could do something to keep it out of the landfill, we knew exactly what to do. We re-plied it into a four ply worsted. We wouldn't call it super soft, but then our bar for that is pretty high. It's a workhorse, just like our fearless leadHER and every soul that slings hay on this farm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAnd so we bring it to Ewe, and a heck of a deal.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eNever Superwash, as close to mother earth as intended.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eOur GRIT Yarn is blended Midwest Wool. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1000 yards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 ply woolen spun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 sts per inch on US size 8 needles 20 sts = 4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecrochet hook size K\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd another thing? 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Sourced throughout Ireland, Lionel and Zoe are our Irish counterparts. Partnering with family farms to save Irish wool. Sound familiar? That's why we are delighted to support this family owned company! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is just a wee little taste, we've been asked over and over again to carry combed top. If y'all really love it like you say you do, we'll add it to the website more often. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead- GET IT WHILE YOU CAN\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach little cake is between 1-1.4 ounces. 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Giving it durability and strength with a nice catch for knitting colorwork. The stitch definition is terrific. While not our softest of yarns (that's the 18 micron rambouillet) it is spectacular for holding your cables in place, stranded and mosaic colorwork and felting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eNever super washed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e, the yarn in this collection has been naturally mordanted to lock in the color as much as possible. Spinning oils from the mill have been removed using plant based laundry soap. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #449d2f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe then hand dye it \u003cem\u003eourselves\u003c\/em\u003e using sustainably harvested plants, insects \u0026amp; food waste.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eScroll down for details on each of our hand dyed color ways. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e Our best attempt will be made to select complimentary skeins for your project. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50g 200+ yards \/182 meters \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMichigan family farm grown Blue Faced Leicester\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 ply semi-worsted spun FINGERING Yarn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7 sts per inch on US size 2-3 needles  28 sts = 4\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecrochet hook size C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edyed by hand on the farm using sustainably sourced plants, insect shells \u0026amp; food waste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #1a7d38;\"\u003eOne skein of yarn = 3.75\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1a7d38;\"\u003e bales of hay for the flock\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1a7d38;\"\u003e(Our critters consume 14 bales of locally grown hay per day from October - May when our pastures are resting. Your support puts hay in the barn and employs both the Mitchell team and the local hay grower.) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eNatural dyes are like snowflakes, \u003cstrong\u003eeach skein will vary and you should alternate skeins throughout your piece to achieve a subtle blend. \u003c\/strong\u003eDo not dry or store in direct sun. Hand wash \u0026amp; care for it like the heirloom it is. Natural dyes \u003cstrong\u003esoften \u0026amp; fade\u003c\/strong\u003e like your favorite jeans, getting softer in hue with time. This is not a defect. \u003cstrong\u003eIt's nature.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #fa7ec6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePIGLET\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8307;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #9143e7;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eVibrant hued pink and dyed using cochineal. Which is derived from the shell of an parasitic insect prevalent in India, SouthEast Asia and Nepal. Its use dates back to 250AD. We use lac concentrate and iron to develop this gorgeous soft blend of light dusky lavender hues.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em; color: #ec4422;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBARN  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDyed on farm using Madder which is derived from a root and has been used to dye rich reds since the 16 \u0026amp; 17th century, with found textiles retaining their color hundreds of years later! Originating from the subcontinent of India, Central Asia and Europe. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; color: #3b8930;\"\u003eTractor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThis shade of true green has been a goal of Cindy \u0026amp; Sherry since we started out in this botanical dyeing venture. Green is tough, it doesn't seem like it would be but obtaining a true Grassy goodness is kind of tricky. There was a lot of dull grey to get to this glorious GREEN. Cindy achieved it with Mulberry and chlorophyll. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #075822;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #813020;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #d2a23f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDANDELION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eDyed with Marigold plants grown on the farm. Our spent dye matter is fed to the pigs and cattle after we're done using it. That is some safe planet impact!!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eLAMB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eUndyed and naturally perfect, it's as close to the bouncing lambs in the field that you can get. A soft cloud white.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #7fa5b7;\"\u003eSKY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eCindy has hit the nail on the head achieving the subtle grey undertones that makes a blue absolute perfection. It's raw, grounded and earthy but at the same time crisp and refreshing. Exactly like a bright early June sky. How does that happen? The Jasmine delivers the beauty. The likes of which can only come from NATURE. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem\u003eOur Story - \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe reason we decided to become a Yarn Company is to support the effort of bringing back American Fiber production. As a former interior designer Sherry knew all too well how many fabric mills had closed as a result of NAFTA and the increased importation of cheap labor and synthetic fabrics flooding the American market. The impact on rural North Carolina alone is devastating. Families' livelihoods GONE.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen she read\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Vanishing Fleece book\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mcleanandeakin.com\/book\/9781419735318\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVanishing Fleece, by Clara Parkes\u003c\/a\u003e it launched a drive to do something to support the wool industry.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is how we wound up with 170+ sheep grazing the rolling hills of our farm. \u003c\/strong\u003eBut we alone can only responsibly support 200 sheep max on our land. At festivals, farmers of small flocks were imploring upon us to buy their fleeces, because wholesale collectives don't pay nearly the cost of shearing let alone coming close to offsetting the cost to raise sheep in a farm setting ethically. \u003cspan style=\"color: #1e831f;\"\u003eWe, as farmers ourselves, know this cost all too well! \u003c\/span\u003eThus, American Fiber by Mitchell Wool was born! Look for our first farm partnership to launch this fall with a stunning low micron Shetland yarn! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur first effort was to rescue an entire closed mills worth of fiber from being shipped overseas.\u003c\/strong\u003e We don’t know the particular farm this came from, it was sent in to the old mill to be processed and after they closed everything was auctioned. We bought all of the wool to keep it here in the USA. Our newest endeavor is to become an equitable resource for small farms to sell their clips to a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFellow farm who fully understands the value of raising it. We pay higher rates than the wholesale cooperatives so it’s an option for small farms to unload their fiber. \u003cem\u003e(so long as they raise their animals with the care and standards that we hold as foundations of our practice. Animal welfare and environmental stewardship that reflects our goals)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Mitchell Wool Co","offers":[{"title":"Piglet","offer_id":46331942109334,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dandelion","offer_id":46331942142102,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tractor","offer_id":46331942174870,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"BARN RED","offer_id":46331942207638,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Midnight","offer_id":46331943518358,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rusted Root","offer_id":46331943551126,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"INDIGO","offer_id":46331943583894,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sky","offer_id":46331947417750,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lamb","offer_id":46331947450518,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Grape Slushie","offer_id":46335459524758,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Key Lime","offer_id":46428722593942,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Duck Feet","offer_id":46452736852118,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0534\/7527\/8998\/files\/BFL_FINGERING_CINDY_HOLDING_5732cac7-a967-4349-ba7b-6f208bc30c98.png?v=1786385725"},{"product_id":"targhee-fingering-american-fiber","title":"Targhee Fingering - American Fiber","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eSo So SO SOOOFFFFTTTT!!! The ultra-fine 19 micron Targhee is like a cloud in your hands.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eNever super washed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e, the yarn in this collection has been naturally mordanted to lock in the color as much as possible. Spinning oils from the mill have been removed using plant based laundry soap. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #449d2f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe then hand dye it \u003cem\u003eourselves\u003c\/em\u003e using sustainably harvested plants, insects \u0026amp; food waste.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eScroll down for details on each of our hand dyed color ways. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e Our best attempt will be made to select complimentary skeins for your project. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50g 200+ yards \/182 meters \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e19 micron American TARGHEE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 ply semi-worsted spun FINGERING Yarn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7 sts per inch on US size 2-3 needles  28 sts = 4\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecrochet hook size C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edyed by hand on the farm using sustainably sourced plants, insect shells \u0026amp; food waste\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1a7d38;\"\u003e1 skein of yarn = 3.75 bales of hay for the flock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1a7d38;\"\u003e(Our critters consume 14 bales of locally grown hay per day from October - May when our pastures are resting. Your support puts hay in the barn and employs both the Mitchell team and the local hay grower.) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eNatural dyes are like snowflakes, \u003cstrong\u003eeach skein will vary and you should alternate skeins throughout your piece to achieve a subtle blend. \u003c\/strong\u003eDo not dry or store in direct sun. Hand wash \u0026amp; care for it like the heirloom it is. Natural dyes \u003cstrong\u003esoften \u0026amp; fade\u003c\/strong\u003e like your favorite jeans, getting softer in hue with time. This is not a defect. \u003cstrong\u003eIt's nature.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #fa7ec6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePIGLET\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8307;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #9143e7;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eVibrant hued pink and dyed using cochineal. Which is derived from the shell of an parasitic insect prevalent in India, SouthEast Asia and Nepal. Its use dates back to 250AD. We use lac concentrate and iron to develop this gorgeous soft blend of light dusky lavender hues.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em; color: #ec4422;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBARN  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDyed on farm using Madder which is derived from a root and has been used to dye rich reds since the 16 \u0026amp; 17th century, with found textiles retaining their color hundreds of years later! Originating from the subcontinent of India, Central Asia and Europe. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; color: #3b8930;\"\u003eTractor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThis shade of true green has been a goal of Cindy \u0026amp; Sherry since we started out in this botanical dyeing venture. Green is tough, it doesn't seem like it would be but obtaining a true Grassy goodness is kind of tricky. There was a lot of dull grey to get to this glorious GREEN. Cindy achieved it with Mulberry and chlorophyll. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #075822;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #813020;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #d2a23f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDANDELION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eDyed with Marigold plants grown on the farm. Our spent dye matter is fed to the pigs and cattle after we're done using it. That is some safe planet impact!!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eLAMB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eUndyed and naturally perfect, it's as close to the bouncing lambs in the field that you can get. A soft cloud white.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #7fa5b7;\"\u003eSKY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eCindy has hit the nail on the head achieving the subtle grey undertones that makes a blue absolute perfection. It's raw, grounded and earthy but at the same time crisp and refreshing. Exactly like a bright early June sky. How does that happen? The Jasmine delivers the beauty. The likes of which can only come from NATURE. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem\u003eOur Story - \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe reason we decided to become a Yarn Company is to support the effort of bringing back American Fiber production. As a former interior designer Sherry knew all too well how many fabric mills had closed as a result of NAFTA and the increased importation of cheap labor and synthetic fabrics flooding the American market. The impact on rural North Carolina alone is devastating. Families' livelihoods GONE.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen she read\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mcleanandeakin.com\/book\/9781419735318\" title=\"Vanishing Fleece book\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVanishing Fleece, by Clara Parkes\u003c\/a\u003e it launched a drive to do something to support the wool industry.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is how we wound up with 170+ sheep grazing the rolling hills of our farm. \u003c\/strong\u003eBut we alone can only responsibly support 200 sheep max on our land. At festivals, farmers of small flocks were imploring upon us to buy their fleeces, because wholesale collectives don't pay nearly the cost of shearing let alone coming close to offsetting the cost to raise sheep in a farm setting ethically. \u003cspan style=\"color: #1e831f;\"\u003eWe, as farmers ourselves, know this cost all too well! \u003c\/span\u003eThus, American Fiber by Mitchell Wool was born! Look for our first farm partnership to launch this fall with a stunning low micron Shetland yarn! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur first effort was to rescue an entire closed mills worth of fiber from being shipped overseas.\u003c\/strong\u003e We don’t know the particular farm this came from, it was sent in to the old mill to be processed and after they closed everything was auctioned. We bought all of the wool to keep it here in the USA. Our newest endeavor is to become an equitable resource for small farms to sell their clips to a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFellow farm who fully understands the value of raising it. We pay higher rates than the wholesale cooperatives so it’s an option for small farms to unload their fiber. \u003cem\u003e(so long as they raise their animals with the care and standards that we hold as foundations of our practice. 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Spinning oils from the mill have been removed using plant based laundry soap. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #449d2f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe then hand dye it \u003cem\u003eourselves\u003c\/em\u003e using sustainably harvested plants, insects \u0026amp; food waste.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eScroll down for details on each of our hand dyed color ways. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e Our best attempt will be made to select complimentary skeins for your project. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMOHAIR SOCK \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50g 200+ yards \/182 meters \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18.2 micron American RAMBOUILLET 75% blended with 25% MOHAIR \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 ply semi-worsted spun SOCK Yarn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7 sts per inch on US size 2-3 needles  28 sts = 4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecrochet hook size C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edyed by hand on the farm using sustainably sourced plants, insect shells \u0026amp; food waste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eavailable in NATURAL UNDYED, STRAWBERRY MACARON, HEIRLOOM TOMATO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1a7d38;\"\u003e1 skein of yarn = 3.75 bales of hay for the flock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1a7d38;\"\u003e(Our critters consume 14 bales of locally grown hay per day from October - May when our pastures are resting. Your support puts hay in the barn and employs both the Mitchell team and the local hay grower.) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eNatural dyes are like snowflakes, each \u003cstrong\u003eskein will vary and you should alternate skeins throughout your piece to achieve a subtle blend. \u003c\/strong\u003eDo not dry or store in direct sun. Hand wash \u0026amp; care for it like the heirloom it is. Natural dyes \u003cstrong\u003esoften \u0026amp; fade\u003c\/strong\u003e like your favorite jeans, getting softer in hue with time. This is not a defect. \u003cstrong\u003eIt's nature.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #fa7ec6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePIGLET\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8307;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #9143e7;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eVibrant hued pink and dyed using cochineal. Which is derived from the shell of an parasitic insect prevalent in India, SouthEast Asia and Nepal. Its use dates back to 250AD. We use lac concentrate and iron to develop this gorgeous soft blend of light dusky lavender hues.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em; color: #ec4422;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBARN  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDyed on farm using Madder which is derived from a root and has been used to dye rich reds since the 16 \u0026amp; 17th century, with found textiles retaining their color hundreds of years later! Originating from the subcontinent of India, Central Asia and Europe. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; color: #3b8930;\"\u003eTractor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThis shade of true green has been a goal of Cindy \u0026amp; Sherry since we started out in this botanical dyeing venture. Green is tough, it doesn't seem like it would be but obtaining a true Grassy goodness is kind of tricky. There was a lot of dull grey to get to this glorious GREEN. Cindy achieved it with Mulberry and chlorophyll. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #075822;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #813020;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #d2a23f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDANDELION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eDyed with Marigold plants grown on the farm. Our spent dye matter is fed to the pigs and cattle after we're done using it. That is some safe planet impact!!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eLAMB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eUndyed and naturally perfect, it's as close to the bouncing lambs in the field that you can get. A soft cloud white.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #7fa5b7;\"\u003eSKY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eCindy has hit the nail on the head achieving the subtle grey undertones that makes a blue absolute perfection. It's raw, grounded and earthy but at the same time crisp and refreshing. Exactly like a bright early June sky. How does that happen? The Jasmine delivers the beauty. The likes of which can only come from NATURE. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbout Us - \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe reason we decided to become a Yarn Company is to support the effort of bringing back American Fiber production. As a former interior designer Sherry knew all too well how many fabric mills had closed as a result of NAFTA and the increased importation of cheap labor and synthetic fabrics flooding the American market. The impact on rural North Carolina alone is devastating. Families' livelihoods GONE.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen she read \u003ca title=\"Vanishing Fleece book\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mcleanandeakin.com\/book\/9781419735318\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVanishing Fleece, by Clara Parkes\u003c\/a\u003e it launched a drive to do something to support the wool industry. This is how we wound up with 170+ sheep grazing the rolling hills of our farm. But we alone can only responsibly support 200 sheep max on our land. At festivals, farmers of small flocks were imploring upon us to buy their fleeces, because wholesale collectives don't pay nearly the cost of shearing let alone coming close to offsetting the cost to raise sheep in a farm setting ethically. \u003cspan style=\"color: #1e831f;\"\u003eWe, as farmers ourselves, know this cost all too well! \u003c\/span\u003eThus, American Fiber by Mitchell Wool was born! Look for our first farm partnership to launch this fall with a stunning low micron Shetland yarn! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOur first effort was to rescue an entire closed mills worth of fiber from being shipped overseas. We don’t know the particular farm this came from, it was sent in to the old mill to be processed and after they closed everything was auctioned. We bought all of the wool to keep it here in the USA. Our newest endeavor is to become an equitable resource for small farms to sell their clips to a Fellow farm who fully understands the value of raising it. We pay higher rates than the wholesale cooperatives so it’s an option for small farms to unload their fiber. \u003cem\u003e(so long as they raise their animals with the care and standards that we hold as foundations of our practice. 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The ultra-fine Rambouillet is like a cloud in your hands.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eNever super washed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e, the yarn in this collection has been naturally mordanted to lock in the color as much as possible. Spinning oils from the mill have been removed using plant based laundry soap. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #449d2f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe then hand dye it \u003cem\u003eourselves\u003c\/em\u003e using sustainably harvested plants, insects \u0026amp; food waste.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eScroll down for details on each of our hand dyed color ways. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e Our best attempt will be made to select complimentary skeins for your project. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50g 150+ yards \/137 meters \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18.2 micron American RAMBOUILLET\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 ply woolen spun DK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5.5 sts per inch on US size 6 needles  22 sts = 4\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecrochet hook size G 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edyed by hand on the farm using sustainably sourced plants, insect shells \u0026amp; food waste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1a7d38;\"\u003eOne skein = 3.75 bales of hay for the flock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1a7d38;\"\u003e(Our critters consume 14 bales of locally grown hay per day from October - May when our pastures are resting. Your support puts hay in the barn and employs both the Mitchell team and the local hay grower.) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eNatural dyes are like snowflakes, \u003cstrong\u003eeach skein will vary and you should alternate skeins throughout your piece to achieve a subtle blend. \u003c\/strong\u003eDo not dry or store in direct sun. Hand wash \u0026amp; care for it like the heirloom it is. Natural dyes \u003cstrong\u003esoften \u0026amp; fade\u003c\/strong\u003e like your favorite jeans, getting softer in hue with time. This is not a defect. \u003cstrong\u003eIt's nature.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #fa7ec6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePIGLET\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8307;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #9143e7;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eVibrant hued pink and dyed using cochineal. Which is derived from the shell of an parasitic insect prevalent in India, SouthEast Asia and Nepal. Its use dates back to 250AD. We use lac concentrate and iron to develop this gorgeous soft blend of light dusky lavender hues.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em; color: #ec4422;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBARN  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDyed on farm using Madder which is derived from a root and has been used to dye rich reds since the 16 \u0026amp; 17th century, with found textiles retaining their color hundreds of years later! Originating from the subcontinent of India, Central Asia and Europe. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; color: #3b8930;\"\u003eTractor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThis shade of true green has been a goal of Cindy \u0026amp; Sherry since we started out in this botanical dyeing venture. Green is tough, it doesn't seem like it would be but obtaining a true Grassy goodness is kind of tricky. There was a lot of dull grey to get to this glorious GREEN. Cindy achieved it with Mulberry and chlorophyll. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #075822;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #d2a23f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDANDELION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eDyed with Marigold plants grown on the farm. Our spent dye matter is fed to the pigs and cattle after we're done using it. That is some safe planet impact!!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eLAMB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eUndyed and naturally perfect, it's as close to the bouncing lambs in the field that you can get. A soft cloud white.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7fa5b7;\"\u003eSKY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eCindy has hit the nail on the head achieving the subtle grey undertones that makes a blue absolute perfection. It's raw, grounded and earthy but at the same time crisp and refreshing. Exactly like a bright early June sky. How does that happen? The Jasmine delivers the beauty. The likes of which can only come from NATURE. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbout Us - \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe reason we decided to become a Yarn Company is to support the effort of bringing back American Fiber production. As a former interior designer Sherry knew all too well how many fabric mills had closed as a result of NAFTA and the increased importation of cheap labor and synthetic fabrics flooding the American market. The impact on rural North Carolina alone is devastating. Families' livelihoods GONE.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen she read \u003ca title=\"Vanishing Fleece book\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mcleanandeakin.com\/book\/9781419735318\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVanishing Fleece, by Clara Parkes\u003c\/a\u003e it launched a drive to do something to support the wool industry. This is how we wound up with 170+ sheep grazing the rolling hills of our farm. But we alone can only responsibly support 200 sheep max on our land. At festivals, farmers of small flocks were imploring upon us to buy their fleeces, because wholesale collectives don't pay nearly the cost of shearing let alone coming close to offsetting the cost to raise sheep in a farm setting ethically. \u003cspan style=\"color: #1e831f;\"\u003eWe, as farmers ourselves, know this cost all too well! \u003c\/span\u003eThus, American Fiber by Mitchell Wool was born! Look for our first farm partnership to launch this fall with a stunning low micron Shetland yarn! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOur first effort was to rescue an entire closed mills worth of fiber from being shipped overseas. We don’t know the particular farm this came from, it was sent in to the old mill to be processed and after they closed everything was auctioned. We bought all of the wool to keep it here in the USA. Our newest endeavor is to become an equitable resource for small farms to sell their clips to a Fellow farm who fully understands the value of raising it. We pay higher rates than the wholesale cooperatives so it’s an option for small farms to unload their fiber. \u003cem\u003e(so long as they raise their animals with the care and standards that we hold as foundations of our practice. Animal welfare and environmental stewardship that reflects our goals)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mitchell Wool Co","offers":[{"title":"Piglet","offer_id":46331985854614,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dandelion","offer_id":46331985887382,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tractor","offer_id":46331985920150,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"BARN RED","offer_id":46331985952918,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Midnight","offer_id":46331985985686,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rusted Root","offer_id":46331986018454,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"INDIGO","offer_id":46331986051222,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sky","offer_id":46331986083990,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lamb","offer_id":46331986116758,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Strawberry","offer_id":46335471812758,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Duck Feet","offer_id":46335471878294,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"keylime","offer_id":46521187631254,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0534\/7527\/8998\/files\/Piglet_Rambo_DK.jpg?v=1786064935"},{"product_id":"farm-friends-dk-american-fiber","title":"Farm Friends DK - American Fiber","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eOur Farm Friends DK weight is a 3 ply woolen spun yarn made from our original pet flock. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eIt includes the fiber of our FinnSheep, our Leicester girls, Targhee, Cormo and Tunis. \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eThe blend of their long lustrous fiber with the natural long wool locks of the Leicesters makes a lovely tweedy yarn that feels Irish in nature. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50g 150+ yards 3\u003c\/span\u003e ply woolen spun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e5.5 sts per inch on size 6 needles 22 sts = 4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ecrochet hook size \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1a7d38;\"\u003eOne skein = 3.75 bales of hay for the flock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1a7d38;\"\u003e(Our critters consume 14 bales of locally grown hay per day from October - May when our pastures are resting. Your support puts hay in the barn and employs both the Mitchell team and the local hay grower.) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIt doesn't get closer to the sheep than this! Never superwashed, our RAW yarn in this collection is straight from the sheep with just gentle washing. It is ready to enjoy natural, or to accept mordant for your own natural dyeing efforts. Spinning oils from the mill have been removed using plant based laundry soap. It's soft and bouncy and ready to sink your happy hands into! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mitchell Wool Co","offers":[{"title":"Lambs Ear","offer_id":46331986870422,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Greater Good","offer_id":46331988050070,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Neighbors","offer_id":46331988082838,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0534\/7527\/8998\/files\/Library_-_2_of_7_be2f4dbc-f96e-4e78-bdd7-9f9f37c09b70.jpg?v=1786398800"},{"product_id":"tunis-worsted-american-fiber","title":"Targhee Worsted - American Fiber","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eSo So SO SOOOFFFFTTTT!!! The ultra-fine 19 micron Targhee is like a cloud in your hands.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eNever super washed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e, the yarn in this collection has been naturally mordanted to lock in the color as much as possible. Spinning oils from the mill have been removed using plant based laundry soap. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #449d2f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe then hand dye it \u003cem\u003eourselves\u003c\/em\u003e using sustainably harvested plants, insects \u0026amp; food waste.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eScroll down for details on each of our hand dyed color ways. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e Our best attempt will be made to select complimentary skeins for your project. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50g 100+ yards \/91 meters \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e19 micron American TARGHEE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 ply woolen spun WORSTED weight yarn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4.5 - 5 sts per inch on US size 7-8 needles  18-20 sts = 4\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecrochet hook size H 7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edyed by hand on the farm using sustainably sourced plants, insect shells \u0026amp; food waste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1a7d38;\"\u003eOne skein = 3.75 bales of hay for the flock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1a7d38;\"\u003e(Our critters consume 14 bales of locally grown hay per day from October - May when our pastures are resting. Your support puts hay in the barn and employs both the Mitchell team and the local hay grower.) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eNatural dyes are like snowflakes, \u003cstrong\u003eeach skein will vary and you should alternate skeins throughout your piece to achieve a subtle blend. \u003c\/strong\u003eDo not dry or store in direct sun. Hand wash \u0026amp; care for it like the heirloom it is. Natural dyes \u003cstrong\u003esoften \u0026amp; fade\u003c\/strong\u003e like your favorite jeans, getting softer in hue with time. This is not a defect. \u003cstrong\u003eIt's nature.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #fa7ec6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePIGLET\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8307;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #9143e7;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eVibrant hued pink and dyed using cochineal. Which is derived from the shell of an parasitic insect prevalent in India, SouthEast Asia and Nepal. Its use dates back to 250AD. We use lac concentrate and iron to develop this gorgeous soft blend of light dusky lavender hues.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em; color: #ec4422;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBARN  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDyed on farm using Madder which is derived from a root and has been used to dye rich reds since the 16 \u0026amp; 17th century, with found textiles retaining their color hundreds of years later! Originating from the subcontinent of India, Central Asia and Europe. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Crocking\" href=\"https:\/\/mitchellwool.com\/farm-blog\/f\/nature-is-a-snowflake\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*While not as prevalent as Indigo, madder is a natural dye that CROCKS. What does this mean? Red fingers: \u003cem\u003eRead more here\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; color: #3b8930;\"\u003eTractor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThis shade of true green has been a goal of Cindy \u0026amp; Sherry since we started out in this botanical dyeing venture. Green is tough, it doesn't seem like it would be but obtaining a true Grassy goodness is kind of tricky. There was a lot of dull grey to get to this glorious GREEN. Cindy achieved it with Mulberry and chlorophyll. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #075822;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #d2a23f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDANDELION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eDyed with Marigold plants grown on the farm. Our spent dye matter is fed to the pigs and cattle after we're done using it. That is some safe planet impact!!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eLAMB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eUndyed and naturally perfect, it's as close to the bouncing lambs in the field that you can get. A soft cloud white.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7fa5b7;\"\u003eSKY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eCindy has hit the nail on the head achieving the subtle grey undertones that makes a blue absolute perfection. It's raw, grounded and earthy but at the same time crisp and refreshing. Exactly like a bright early June sky. How does that happen? The Indigo exhaust (second dyeing) delivers the beauty. The likes of which can only come from NATURE. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbout Us - \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe reason we decided to become a Yarn Company is to support the effort of bringing back American Fiber production. As a former interior designer Sherry knew all too well how many fabric mills had closed as a result of NAFTA and the increased importation of cheap labor and synthetic fabrics flooding the American market. The impact on rural North Carolina alone is devastating. Families' livelihoods GONE.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen she read \u003ca title=\"Vanishing Fleece book\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mcleanandeakin.com\/book\/9781419735318\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVanishing Fleece, by Clara Parkes\u003c\/a\u003e it launched a drive to do something to support the wool industry. This is how we wound up with 170+ sheep grazing the rolling hills of our farm. But we alone can only responsibly support 200 sheep max on our land. At festivals, farmers of small flocks were imploring upon us to buy their fleeces, because wholesale collectives don't pay nearly the cost of shearing let alone coming close to offsetting the cost to raise sheep in a farm setting ethically. \u003cspan style=\"color: #1e831f;\"\u003eWe, as farmers ourselves, know this cost all too well! \u003c\/span\u003eThus, American Fiber by Mitchell Wool was born! Look for our first farm partnership to launch this fall with a stunning low micron Shetland yarn! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOur first effort was to rescue an entire closed mills worth of fiber from being shipped overseas. We don’t know the particular farm this came from, it was sent in to the old mill to be processed and after they closed everything was auctioned. We bought all of the wool to keep it here in the USA. Our newest endeavor is to become an equitable resource for small farms to sell their clips to a Fellow farm who fully understands the value of raising it. We pay higher rates than the wholesale cooperatives so it’s an option for small farms to unload their fiber. \u003cem\u003e(so long as they raise their animals with the care and standards that we hold as foundations of our practice. Animal welfare and environmental stewardship that reflects our goals)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mitchell Wool Co","offers":[{"title":"Piglet","offer_id":46333547413654,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dandelion","offer_id":46333547446422,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tractor","offer_id":46333547479190,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"BARN RED","offer_id":46333547511958,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Midnight","offer_id":46333547544726,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rusted Root","offer_id":46333547577494,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"INDIGO","offer_id":46333547610262,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sky","offer_id":46333547643030,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lamb","offer_id":46333547675798,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0534\/7527\/8998\/files\/PIGLET_GROUP_3235a21f-f061-43ee-aaf6-1ee3e94250ef.png?v=1786466185"},{"product_id":"freedom-worsted-american-fiber","title":"Freedom Worsted - American Fiber","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFreedom Worsted showcases beautiful plant-dyed colorways. The brand's commitment extends beyond the farm: every purchase of this base supports fair wages and contributes to veteran assistance programs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50g 100+ yards \/91 meters \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% American Wool, nonsuperwash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 ply woolen spun WORSTED weight yarn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4.5 - 5 sts per inch on US size 7-8 needles  18-20 sts = 4\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecrochet hook size H 7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edyed by hand on the farm using sustainably sourced plants, insect shells \u0026amp; food waste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1a7d38;\"\u003eOne skein = 3 bales of hay for the flock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1a7d38;\"\u003e(Our critters consume 14 bales of locally grown hay per day from October - May when our pastures are resting. Your support puts hay in the barn and employs both the Mitchell team and the local hay grower.) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eNatural dyes are like snowflakes, \u003cstrong\u003eeach skein will vary and you should alternate skeins throughout your piece to achieve a subtle blend. \u003c\/strong\u003eDo not dry or store in direct sun. Hand wash \u0026amp; care for it like the heirloom it is. Natural dyes \u003cstrong\u003esoften \u0026amp; fade\u003c\/strong\u003e like your favorite jeans, getting softer in hue with time. This is not a defect. \u003cstrong\u003eIt's nature.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1a7d38;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #fa7ec6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePIGLET\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8307;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #9143e7;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eVibrant hued pink and dyed using cochineal. Which is derived from the shell of an parasitic insect prevalent in India, SouthEast Asia and Nepal. Its use dates back to 250AD. We use lac concentrate and iron to develop this gorgeous soft blend of light dusky lavender hues.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em; color: #ec4422;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBARN  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDyed on farm using Madder which is derived from a root and has been used to dye rich reds since the 16 \u0026amp; 17th century, with found textiles retaining their color hundreds of years later! Originating from the subcontinent of India, Central Asia and Europe. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Crocking\" href=\"https:\/\/mitchellwool.com\/farm-blog\/f\/nature-is-a-snowflake\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*While not as prevalent as Indigo, madder is a natural dye that CROCKS. What does this mean? Red fingers: \u003cem\u003eRead more here\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; color: #3b8930;\"\u003eTRACTOR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThis shade of true green has been a goal of Cindy \u0026amp; Sherry since we started out in this botanical dyeing venture. Green is tough, it doesn't seem like it would be but obtaining a true Grassy goodness is kind of tricky. There was a lot of dull grey to get to this glorious GREEN. Cindy achieved it with Mulberry and chlorophyll. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #075822;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #d2a23f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDANDELION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eDyed with Marigold plants grown on the farm. Our spent dye matter is fed to the pigs and cattle after we're done using it. That is some safe planet impact!!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eLAMB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eUndyed and naturally perfect, it's as close to the bouncing lambs in the field that you can get. A soft cloud white.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7fa5b7;\"\u003eSKY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eCindy has hit the nail on the head achieving the subtle grey undertones that makes a blue absolute perfection. It's raw, grounded and earthy but at the same time crisp and refreshing. Exactly like a bright early June sky. How does that happen? The Jasmine delivers the beauty. The likes of which can only come from NATURE. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbout Us - \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe reason we decided to become a Yarn Company is to support the effort of bringing back American Fiber production. As a former interior designer Sherry knew all too well how many fabric mills had closed as a result of NAFTA and the increased importation of cheap labor and synthetic fabrics flooding the American market. The impact on rural North Carolina alone is devastating. Families' livelihoods GONE.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen she read \u003ca title=\"Vanishing Fleece book\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mcleanandeakin.com\/book\/9781419735318\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVanishing Fleece, by Clara Parkes\u003c\/a\u003e it launched a drive to do something to support the wool industry. This is how we wound up with 170+ sheep grazing the rolling hills of our farm. But we alone can only responsibly support 200 sheep max on our land. At festivals, farmers of small flocks were imploring upon us to buy their fleeces, because wholesale collectives don't pay nearly the cost of shearing let alone coming close to offsetting the cost to raise sheep in a farm setting ethically. \u003cspan style=\"color: #1e831f;\"\u003eWe, as farmers ourselves, know this cost all too well! \u003c\/span\u003eThus, American Fiber by Mitchell Wool was born! Look for our first farm partnership to launch this fall with a stunning low micron Shetland yarn! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOur first effort was to rescue an entire closed mills worth of fiber from being shipped overseas. We don’t know the particular farm this came from, it was sent in to the old mill to be processed and after they closed everything was auctioned. We bought all of the wool to keep it here in the USA. Our newest endeavor is to become an equitable resource for small farms to sell their clips to a Fellow farm who fully understands the value of raising it. We pay higher rates than the wholesale cooperatives so it’s an option for small farms to unload their fiber. \u003cem\u003e(so long as they raise their animals with the care and standards that we hold as foundations of our practice. Animal welfare and environmental stewardship that reflects our goals)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mitchell Wool Co","offers":[{"title":"Piglet","offer_id":46333551116438,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dandelion","offer_id":46333551149206,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tractor","offer_id":46333551181974,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"BARN RED","offer_id":46333551214742,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Midnight","offer_id":46333551247510,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rusted Root","offer_id":46333551280278,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"INDIGO","offer_id":46333551313046,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sky","offer_id":46333551345814,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lamb","offer_id":46333551378582,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Maple","offer_id":46335483347094,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Strawberry","offer_id":46335483379862,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0534\/7527\/8998\/files\/FREEDOM_PILE.png?v=1786397892"},{"product_id":"rambouillet-worsted-american-fiber","title":"Rambouillet Worsted - American Fiber","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eSo So SO SOOOFFFFTTTT!!! The ultra-fine Rambouillet is like a cloud in your hands.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eNever super washed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e, the yarn in this collection has been naturally mordanted to lock in the color as much as possible. Spinning oils from the mill have been removed using plant based laundry soap. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #449d2f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe then hand dye it \u003cem\u003eourselves\u003c\/em\u003e using sustainably harvested plants, insects \u0026amp; food waste.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eScroll down for details on each of our hand dyed color ways. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e Our best attempt will be made to select complimentary skeins for your project. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50g 150+ yards \/137 meters \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18.2 micron American RAMBOUILLET\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 ply woolen spun \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 sts per inch on US size 7-8 needles  22 sts = 4\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecrochet hook size G 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edyed by hand on the farm using sustainably sourced plants, insect shells \u0026amp; food waste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1a7d38;\"\u003eOne skein = 3.75 bales of hay for the flock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1a7d38;\"\u003e(Our critters consume 14 bales of locally grown hay per day from October - May when our pastures are resting. Your support puts hay in the barn and employs both the Mitchell team and the local hay grower.) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eNatural dyes are like snowflakes, \u003cstrong\u003eeach skein will vary and you should alternate skeins throughout your piece to achieve a subtle blend. \u003c\/strong\u003eDo not dry or store in direct sun. Hand wash \u0026amp; care for it like the heirloom it is. Natural dyes \u003cstrong\u003esoften \u0026amp; fade\u003c\/strong\u003e like your favorite jeans, getting softer in hue with time. This is not a defect. \u003cstrong\u003eIt's nature.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #fa7ec6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePIGLET\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8307;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #9143e7;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eVibrant hued pink and dyed using cochineal. Which is derived from the shell of an parasitic insect prevalent in India, SouthEast Asia and Nepal. Its use dates back to 250AD. We use lac concentrate and iron to develop this gorgeous soft blend of light dusky lavender hues.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em; color: #ec4422;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBARN  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDyed on farm using Madder which is derived from a root and has been used to dye rich reds since the 16 \u0026amp; 17th century, with found textiles retaining their color hundreds of years later! Originating from the subcontinent of India, Central Asia and Europe. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; color: #3b8930;\"\u003eTractor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThis shade of true green has been a goal of Cindy \u0026amp; Sherry since we started out in this botanical dyeing venture. Green is tough, it doesn't seem like it would be but obtaining a true Grassy goodness is kind of tricky. There was a lot of dull grey to get to this glorious GREEN. Cindy achieved it with Mulberry and chlorophyll. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #075822;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #d2a23f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDANDELION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eDyed with Marigold plants grown on the farm. Our spent dye matter is fed to the pigs and cattle after we're done using it. That is some safe planet impact!!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eLAMB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eUndyed and naturally perfect, it's as close to the bouncing lambs in the field that you can get. A soft cloud white.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7fa5b7;\"\u003eSKY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eCindy has hit the nail on the head achieving the subtle grey undertones that makes a blue absolute perfection. It's raw, grounded and earthy but at the same time crisp and refreshing. Exactly like a bright early June sky. How does that happen? The Jasmine delivers the beauty. The likes of which can only come from NATURE. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbout Us - \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe reason we decided to become a Yarn Company is to support the effort of bringing back American Fiber production. As a former interior designer Sherry knew all too well how many fabric mills had closed as a result of NAFTA and the increased importation of cheap labor and synthetic fabrics flooding the American market. The impact on rural North Carolina alone is devastating. Families' livelihoods GONE.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen she read \u003ca title=\"Vanishing Fleece book\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mcleanandeakin.com\/book\/9781419735318\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVanishing Fleece, by Clara Parkes\u003c\/a\u003e it launched a drive to do something to support the wool industry. This is how we wound up with 170+ sheep grazing the rolling hills of our farm. But we alone can only responsibly support 200 sheep max on our land. At festivals, farmers of small flocks were imploring upon us to buy their fleeces, because wholesale collectives don't pay nearly the cost of shearing let alone coming close to offsetting the cost to raise sheep in a farm setting ethically. \u003cspan style=\"color: #1e831f;\"\u003eWe, as farmers ourselves, know this cost all too well! \u003c\/span\u003eThus, American Fiber by Mitchell Wool was born! Look for our first farm partnership to launch this fall with a stunning low micron Shetland yarn! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOur first effort was to rescue an entire closed mills worth of fiber from being shipped overseas. We don’t know the particular farm this came from, it was sent in to the old mill to be processed and after they closed everything was auctioned. We bought all of the wool to keep it here in the USA. Our newest endeavor is to become an equitable resource for small farms to sell their clips to a Fellow farm who fully understands the value of raising it. We pay higher rates than the wholesale cooperatives so it’s an option for small farms to unload their fiber. \u003cem\u003e(so long as they raise their animals with the care and standards that we hold as foundations of our practice. Animal welfare and environmental stewardship that reflects our goals)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mitchell Wool Co","offers":[{"title":"Sky","offer_id":46335503040662,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Piglet","offer_id":46428723937430,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Strawberry","offer_id":46428723970198,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0534\/7527\/8998\/files\/sky.png?v=1781030555"},{"product_id":"targhee-dk-american-fiber","title":"Targhee DK - American Fiber","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eSo So SO SOOOFFFFTTTT!!! The ultra-fine 19 micron Targhee is like a cloud in your hands.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eNever super washed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e, the yarn in this collection has been naturally mordanted to lock in the color as much as possible. Spinning oils from the mill have been removed using plant based laundry soap. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #449d2f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe then hand dye it \u003cem\u003eourselves\u003c\/em\u003e using sustainably harvested plants, insects \u0026amp; food waste.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eScroll down for details on each of our hand dyed color ways. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e Our best attempt will be made to select complimentary skeins for your project. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50g 150+ yards \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e19 micron American TARGHEE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 ply woolen spun DK weight yarn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5.5 sts per inch on US size 6needles  22 sts = 4\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edyed by hand on the farm using sustainably sourced plants, insect shells \u0026amp; food waste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1a7d38;\"\u003eOne skein = 3.75 bales of hay for the flock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1a7d38;\"\u003e(Our critters consume 14 bales of locally grown hay per day from October - May when our pastures are resting. Your support puts hay in the barn and employs both the Mitchell team and the local hay grower.) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eNatural dyes are like snowflakes, \u003cstrong\u003eeach skein will vary and you should alternate skeins throughout your piece to achieve a subtle blend. \u003c\/strong\u003eDo not dry or store in direct sun. Hand wash \u0026amp; care for it like the heirloom it is. Natural dyes \u003cstrong\u003esoften \u0026amp; fade\u003c\/strong\u003e like your favorite jeans, getting softer in hue with time. This is not a defect. \u003cstrong\u003eIt's nature.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #fa7ec6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePIGLET\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8307;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #9143e7;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eVibrant hued pink and dyed using cochineal. Which is derived from the shell of an parasitic insect prevalent in India, SouthEast Asia and Nepal. Its use dates back to 250AD. We use lac concentrate and iron to develop this gorgeous soft blend of light dusky lavender hues.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em; color: #ec4422;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBARN  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDyed on farm using Madder which is derived from a root and has been used to dye rich reds since the 16 \u0026amp; 17th century, with found textiles retaining their color hundreds of years later! Originating from the subcontinent of India, Central Asia and Europe. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Crocking\" href=\"https:\/\/mitchellwool.com\/farm-blog\/f\/nature-is-a-snowflake\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*While not as prevalent as Indigo, madder is a natural dye that CROCKS. What does this mean? Red fingers: \u003cem\u003eRead more here\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; color: #3b8930;\"\u003eTractor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThis shade of true green has been a goal of Cindy \u0026amp; Sherry since we started out in this botanical dyeing venture. Green is tough, it doesn't seem like it would be but obtaining a true Grassy goodness is kind of tricky. There was a lot of dull grey to get to this glorious GREEN. Cindy achieved it with Mulberry and chlorophyll. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #075822;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #d2a23f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDANDELION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eDyed with Marigold plants grown on the farm. Our spent dye matter is fed to the pigs and cattle after we're done using it. That is some safe planet impact!!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eLAMB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eUndyed and naturally perfect, it's as close to the bouncing lambs in the field that you can get. A soft cloud white.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7fa5b7;\"\u003eSKY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eCindy has hit the nail on the head achieving the subtle grey undertones that makes a blue absolute perfection. It's raw, grounded and earthy but at the same time crisp and refreshing. Exactly like a bright early June sky. How does that happen? The Jasmine delivers the beauty. The likes of which can only come from NATURE. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbout Us - \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe reason we decided to become a Yarn Company is to support the effort of bringing back American Fiber production. As a former interior designer Sherry knew all too well how many fabric mills had closed as a result of NAFTA and the increased importation of cheap labor and synthetic fabrics flooding the American market. The impact on rural North Carolina alone is devastating. Families' livelihoods GONE.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen she read \u003ca title=\"Vanishing Fleece book\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mcleanandeakin.com\/book\/9781419735318\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVanishing Fleece, by Clara Parkes\u003c\/a\u003e it launched a drive to do something to support the wool industry. This is how we wound up with 170+ sheep grazing the rolling hills of our farm. But we alone can only responsibly support 200 sheep max on our land. At festivals, farmers of small flocks were imploring upon us to buy their fleeces, because wholesale collectives don't pay nearly the cost of shearing let alone coming close to offsetting the cost to raise sheep in a farm setting ethically. \u003cspan style=\"color: #1e831f;\"\u003eWe, as farmers ourselves, know this cost all too well! \u003c\/span\u003eThus, American Fiber by Mitchell Wool was born! Look for our first farm partnership to launch this fall with a stunning low micron Shetland yarn! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOur first effort was to rescue an entire closed mills worth of fiber from being shipped overseas. We don’t know the particular farm this came from, it was sent in to the old mill to be processed and after they closed everything was auctioned. We bought all of the wool to keep it here in the USA. Our newest endeavor is to become an equitable resource for small farms to sell their clips to a Fellow farm who fully understands the value of raising it. We pay higher rates than the wholesale cooperatives so it’s an option for small farms to unload their fiber. \u003cem\u003e(so long as they raise their animals with the care and standards that we hold as foundations of our practice. Animal welfare and environmental stewardship that reflects our goals)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mitchell Wool Co","offers":[{"title":"Piglet","offer_id":46335513198742,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dandelion","offer_id":46335513231510,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tractor","offer_id":46335513264278,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"BARN RED","offer_id":46335513297046,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Midnight","offer_id":46335513329814,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rusted Root","offer_id":46335513362582,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"INDIGO","offer_id":46335513395350,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sky","offer_id":46335513428118,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lamb","offer_id":46335513460886,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0534\/7527\/8998\/files\/PIGLET_GROUP_6a51ddc4-dbd3-41a2-8f64-6818dfaeb1d4.png?v=1786468438"},{"product_id":"rambouillet-sock-american-fiber","title":"Rambouillet Sock- American Fiber","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eSo So SO SOOOFFFFTTTT!!! The ultra-fine Rambouillet is like a cloud in your hands.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eNever super washed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e, the yarn in this collection has been naturally mordanted to lock in the color as much as possible. Spinning oils from the mill have been removed using plant based laundry soap. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #449d2f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe then hand dye it \u003cem\u003eourselves\u003c\/em\u003e using sustainably harvested plants, insects \u0026amp; food waste.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eScroll down for details on each of our hand dyed color ways. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e Our best attempt will be made to select complimentary skeins for your project. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50g 200+ yards \/182 meters \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18.2 micron American RAMBOUILLET 70% blended with 30% Bamboo \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 ply semi-worsted spun SOCK Yarn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7 sts per inch on US size 2-3 needles  28 sts = 4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecrochet hook size C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edyed by hand on the farm using sustainably sourced plants, insect shells \u0026amp; food waste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1a7d38;\"\u003eOne skein = 3.75 bales of hay for the flock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1a7d38;\"\u003e(Our critters consume 14 bales of locally grown hay per day from October - May when our pastures are resting. Your support puts hay in the barn and employs both the Mitchell team and the local hay grower.) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eNatural dyes are like snowflakes, \u003cstrong\u003eeach skein will vary and you should alternate skeins throughout your piece to achieve a subtle blend. \u003c\/strong\u003eDo not dry or store in direct sun. Hand wash \u0026amp; care for it like the heirloom it is. Natural dyes \u003cstrong\u003esoften \u0026amp; fade\u003c\/strong\u003e like your favorite jeans, getting softer in hue with time. This is not a defect. \u003cstrong\u003eIt's nature.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #fa7ec6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePIGLET\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8307;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #9143e7;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eVibrant hued pink and dyed using cochineal. Which is derived from the shell of an parasitic insect prevalent in India, SouthEast Asia and Nepal. Its use dates back to 250AD. We use lac concentrate and iron to develop this gorgeous soft blend of light dusky lavender hues.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em; color: #ec4422;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBARN  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDyed on farm using Madder which is derived from a root and has been used to dye rich reds since the 16 \u0026amp; 17th century, with found textiles retaining their color hundreds of years later! Originating from the subcontinent of India, Central Asia and Europe. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; color: #3b8930;\"\u003eTractor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThis shade of true green has been a goal of Cindy \u0026amp; Sherry since we started out in this botanical dyeing venture. Green is tough, it doesn't seem like it would be but obtaining a true Grassy goodness is kind of tricky. There was a lot of dull grey to get to this glorious GREEN. Cindy achieved it with Mulberry and chlorophyll. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #075822;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #d2a23f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDANDELION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eDyed with Marigold plants grown on the farm. Our spent dye matter is fed to the pigs and cattle after we're done using it. That is some safe planet impact!!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eLAMB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eUndyed and naturally perfect, it's as close to the bouncing lambs in the field that you can get. A soft cloud white.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7fa5b7;\"\u003eSKY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eCindy has hit the nail on the head achieving the subtle grey undertones that makes a blue absolute perfection. It's raw, grounded and earthy but at the same time crisp and refreshing. Exactly like a bright early June sky. How does that happen? The Jasmine delivers the beauty. The likes of which can only come from NATURE. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbout Us - \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe reason we decided to become a Yarn Company is to support the effort of bringing back American Fiber production. As a former interior designer Sherry knew all too well how many fabric mills had closed as a result of NAFTA and the increased importation of cheap labor and synthetic fabrics flooding the American market. The impact on rural North Carolina alone is devastating. Families' livelihoods GONE.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen she read \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mcleanandeakin.com\/book\/9781419735318\" title=\"Vanishing Fleece book\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVanishing Fleece, by Clara Parkes\u003c\/a\u003e it launched a drive to do something to support the wool industry. This is how we wound up with 170+ sheep grazing the rolling hills of our farm. But we alone can only responsibly support 200 sheep max on our land. At festivals, farmers of small flocks were imploring upon us to buy their fleeces, because wholesale collectives don't pay nearly the cost of shearing let alone coming close to offsetting the cost to raise sheep in a farm setting ethically. \u003cspan style=\"color: #1e831f;\"\u003eWe, as farmers ourselves, know this cost all too well! \u003c\/span\u003eThus, American Fiber by Mitchell Wool was born! 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The perfect soft as silk yarn!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eNever super washed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e, the yarn in this collection has been naturally mordanted to lock in the color as much as possible. Spinning oils from the mill have been removed using plant based laundry soap. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #449d2f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe then hand dye it \u003cem\u003eourselves\u003c\/em\u003e using sustainably harvested plants, insects \u0026amp; food waste.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eScroll down for details on each of our hand dyed color ways. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e Our best attempt will be made to select complimentary skeins for your project. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e50g 200+ yards \/182 meters \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18 micron rambouillet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 ply semi-worsted spun FINGERING Yarn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7 sts per inch on US size 2-3 needles  28 sts = 4\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecrochet hook size C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edyed by hand on the farm using sustainably sourced plants, insect shells \u0026amp; food waste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1a7d38;\"\u003eOne skein = 3.75 bales of hay for the flock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1a7d38;\"\u003e(Our critters consume 14 bales of locally grown hay per day from October - May when our pastures are resting. Your support puts hay in the barn and employs both the Mitchell team and the local hay grower.) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eNatural dyes are like snowflakes, \u003cstrong\u003eeach skein will vary and you should alternate skeins throughout your piece to achieve a subtle blend. \u003c\/strong\u003eDo not dry or store in direct sun. Hand wash \u0026amp; care for it like the heirloom it is. Natural dyes \u003cstrong\u003esoften \u0026amp; fade\u003c\/strong\u003e like your favorite jeans, getting softer in hue with time. 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We use lac concentrate and iron to develop this gorgeous soft blend of light dusky lavender hues.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em; color: #ec4422;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBARN  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDyed on farm using Madder which is derived from a root and has been used to dye rich reds since the 16 \u0026amp; 17th century, with found textiles retaining their color hundreds of years later! 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