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Organic Merino Wool Worsted by Handspun Hope

Organic Merino Wool Worsted by Handspun Hope

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. 

Handspun Hope is a sustainable brand committed to ethically-sourced materials and minimal environmental impact. Our sheep receive meticulous 24-hour care so they will continue producing quality fleeces for the ladies working for Handspun Hope

Please note, due to the characteristic of natural fibers, actual color may vary slightly between skeins. We recommend alternating skeins during knitting.  Hand wash, lay flat to dry in shade, and do not iron.

This project gives over 200 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.

 

Weight

Worsted / 9 wpi (wraps per inch)

Fibers

100% Organic Merino Wool

This yarn is certified organic

Skein/hank

Hank; winding is required

Yardage

123 yds / 112 m

Unit Weight

3.53 oz / 100 g

Gauge

20-25 sts over 4”

Needle size

Needle: 7 (US); 4.5 mm

Hook size

4.5 mm (7) (US)

Texture

Plied, handspun

Attributes

Hand Wash Cold
Semi-solid color

Hand-dyed using natural dyes

Yarn Origin

Fiber sourced in Rwanda