Handspun Hope Merino Worsted

The wool from our own flock of Merino sheep is triple-washed before the ladies of Handspun Hope begin creating yarn using the age-old craft of spinning with only wheels and hand tools. This yarn is hand-dyed in a bath made from a local ornamental plant. 

This project gives over 120 women, most of them widows and orphaned survivors of the Genocide against the Tutsi, dignified employment. Handspun Hope is a certified member of the Fair Trade Federation, which guarantees fair wages and working conditions for the artisans.

Please note, due to the characteristic of natural plant hand dyes, actual color may vary between skeins. We recommend alternating skeins during knitting. #fairtradeyarn #rwandayarn #africayarn #handspunhope 

• Worsted weight 
• Approx 100 grams / 3.53 oz
• Approx 121 m / 123 yds
• Knit 7 US / 4.5 mm 
• Crochet J-10 US / 6 mm
• Hand wash 
• Dry flat in shade
• Do not iron

The Women of Handspun Hope

Currently, 209 widowed or otherwise formerly marginalized women are part of the Handspun Hope family. Each woman is respected and welcomed as a sister with a unique healing and transformation journey before her.

Many of our ladies are caring for four to ten children, all of whom are directly impacted by their mother’s job. Through the meaningful work provided through Handspun Hope, 626 Rwandans are directly impacted with education, family healthcare, nutrition, housing and spiritual nourishment.