Crafted from organic Colorado Wensleydale wool and wild Muga silk, this exceptional yarn offers the perfect balance of beauty and performance. The Wensleydale is hand-selected and 100% traceable. Wild Muga silk, gathered from the forests of India, is prized for its natural honey-gold color and luminous sheen. Blended with Wensleydale, it adds elegant drape and a subtle golden glow. The result is a warm, durable yarn that showcases the natural character of both fibers and is ideal for heirloom-quality knits.
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Yarn Details:
Fiber Content: 80% Organic Colorado Wensleydale; 20% Muga Silk
Yarn Weight: Worsted
Yardage: 50 Yards
Source: Cactus Hill Farm
Caring for your naturally dyed yarn:
While all fiber has a final washing and is rinsed until the water is clear, some dye may still exist and you may experience some “crocking” - this is when the dye transfers to your hands while knitting. You may also see some bits of leftover raw dye materials in your yarn; this is especially true for yarns dyed with cochineal, sappanwood sawdust, weld plant, and marigold.
Due to the unscientific nature of how I approach natural dying, you may see some “imperfections” in the yarn. Embrace them.
To maintain the color of your yarn, keep out of direct sunlight for long periods of time and hand wash with a ph neutral soap in cold water.
*Please note: this yarn is made in a small artisan mill where much work is done by hand; yarn skeins may vary slightly.
Crafted from organic Colorado Wensleydale wool and wild Muga silk, this exceptional yarn offers the perfect balance of beauty and performance. The Wensleydale is hand-selected and 100% traceable. Wild Muga silk, gathered from the forests of India, is prized for its natural honey-gold color and luminous sheen. Blended with Wensleydale, it adds elegant drape and a subtle golden glow. The result is a warm, durable yarn that showcases the natural character of both fibers and is ideal for heirloom-quality knits.
Read the Story of Colorado Pure.
Yarn Details:
Fiber Content: 80% Organic Colorado Wensleydale; 20% Muga Silk
Yarn Weight: Worsted
Yardage: 50 Yards
Source: Cactus Hill Farm
Caring for your naturally dyed yarn:
While all fiber has a final washing and is rinsed until the water is clear, some dye may still exist and you may experience some “crocking” - this is when the dye transfers to your hands while knitting. You may also see some bits of leftover raw dye materials in your yarn; this is especially true for yarns dyed with cochineal, sappanwood sawdust, weld plant, and marigold.
Due to the unscientific nature of how I approach natural dying, you may see some “imperfections” in the yarn. Embrace them.
To maintain the color of your yarn, keep out of direct sunlight for long periods of time and hand wash with a ph neutral soap in cold water.
*Please note: this yarn is made in a small artisan mill where much work is done by hand; yarn skeins may vary slightly.
