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Brown Sheep's Stratosphere DK is perfect for making something long-lasting for the little ones in your life or any handmade gift with easy washability. Spun from the softest and finest grade U.S. washable wool and kettle-dyed, Stratosphere's robust 3-ply construction offers lovely stitch definition and long-lasting durability. Any project made from this fantastic superwash yarn is sure to hold up and look beautiful for many years. With a line of solid and semi-solid colors inspired by the Nebraska skyline, there's a beautiful shade for any project!
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Product Details:
Weight: DK - 3
Texture: 3-ply
Put up: Twisted hank
Fiber Content: 100% Superwash Wool
Unit Weight: 100 grams (3.53 ounces)
Yardage: 260 yards (238 meters)
Recommended needle size: US 6 (4.0mm)
Knitting gauge: 22 stitches per 4 inches
Care: Machine washable
Country of Origin: United States
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."
Suggested Patterns for Brown Sheep Stratosphere DK:
Malt Baby Blanket
by Tin Can Knits
Craft: Knit
Skill Level: Easy
Keep the little one warm with this beautiful, simple blanket.
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Boneyard Shawl
by West Wool
Craft: Knit
Skill Level: Easy
This simple yet stylish shawl is easy to knit and a whole lot of fun to wear.
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Anthology Beanie
by Tin Can Knits
Craft: Knit
Skill Level: Easy
Make this beautiful beanie in your favorite colors and keep cozy all winter long.
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Click here to view more suggested patterns on Ravelry for Brown Sheep's Stratosphere DK.
PLEASE NOTE
Large and/or out-of-stock orders 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 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.
About Brown Sheep
100 years ago the Brown Sheep Company began as a family farm in the North Platte River Valley. E.W. Brown raised a small flock of sheep on this farm and passed the tradition down to his son, Harlan Brown. Harlan continued to raise sheep until the mid-1970's when he decided to switch gears from farming and raising sheep to processing wool into yarn. January of 1980 saw the arrival of the first truckloads of spinning equipment and by July 4th, Farmer Brown had spun his first ball of yarn!
What started out as supplying traditional Navajo weavers in the Southwestern US grew into a nationwide expansion as yarn shops all over the U.S. began carrying Brown Sheep Yarn. By the late 1990s, Harlan's daughter Peggy Jo and her husband Robert Wells joined the growing company. This new generation took the mill to the next level, advancing the technology used and updating the equipment. By the early 2000s, they developed an environmentally-friendly system for recycling the mill's dye water, putting Brown Sheep Company on the map in a whole new way.
Although Brown Sheep Company no longer raises sheep on the family farm, they are proud to support U.S. wool growers and purchase the majority of their wool from Colorado and Wyoming. Looking to the future, Brown Sheep Company will continue to innovate, adapt, and develop new products that resonate with the next generation of knitters and handcrafters.
Learn More About Brown Sheep here.