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?
Brown Sheep Nature Spun Worsted Yarn is a 100% wool yarn that comes in an impressive selection of colors. One of the most versatile yarns, it is great for knitting sweaters, hats, mittens, and more. It has wonderful stitch definition and is great for projects that call for cables, Gansey, or other textured projects. Nature Spun Worsted is also wonderful for felting. Weavers love Nature Spun yarn too, since it works great for both warp and weft for projects that use a worsted weight yarn. Brown Sheep yarn is 100% grown and spun in the USA!
Fiber Content: 100% Wool
Weight: 100 grams (worsted)
Length: 245 yards
Ply: 3-ply
Needle Size: US 7 - 4.5 mm
Knitting Gauge: 20.0 sts = 4 inches
Care: Hand wash
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.
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 Nature Spun Worsted 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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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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