What’s the Stitch About Knitting Machines?
Let's talk about knitting machines! What are they, how do they work, and does it count as hand crafting if you use one? Why choose a knitting machine vs knitting by hand?
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Burly Spun Yarn from Brown Sheep is soft super bulky yarn that is perfect for your next thick knit project. Available in a wide array of colors, this is great for felting, chunky pillows, purses, and cozy cardigans. Incorporate this cost efficient, colorful yarn into your weaving for a touch of character or try this with your dreads for a new trendy look. Similar in weight to pencil roving, Burly Spun is a versatile bulky yarn perfect for a wide variety of projects.
To see our Hand-Painted, Multi Burly Spun colors, click here.
Brown Sheep Yarns are permanently moth-proofed using a non-insecticide; from their FAQ:
We use a non-insecticide chemical called Ecolan CEA to moth proof our wool. It is added to the dye bath at the same time as the dyes and is “permanent” in the sense that it will not wash, rub, or dry clean off the wool. The treatment works as an insect resist agent by making the wool protein unpalatable to the wool moth larvae.
**If we do not have enough of the color you want in stock, please call us at (509)536-7746 and we can do a special order for you.
Our first response to your order would be to have it shipped directly from our warehouse. In the case that our stock levels are too low, your order of Brown Sheep Burly Spun Yarn will be either ordered into our warehouse and then shipped to you or drop-shipped from Brown Sheep’s mill in Nebraska, USA. Please allow up to 3-5 business days for your order to be processed and shipped out. We will contact you with any shipping and tracking information for your order.
If you have questions regarding the current stock of specific colorways please call/e-mail us at (509) 536-7746 or sales@paradisefibers.com.
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