{"title":"John Arbon Textiles","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"appledore-dk-john-arbon-textiles","title":"Appledore DK | John Arbon Textiles","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe have been huge fans of John Arbon Textiles for a while and are beyond thrilled to have their yarn in the shop. They are a worsted wool mill in Devon, England that takes solid color tops and blends them to get their beautiful colorways. Some colorways are are a blend of 6 or more individual colors making for very rich and nuanced colorways. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSee picture for an example of the seemingly disparate colors that are blended together. We think that is the Slack Ma Girdle colorway being blended. Be sure to zoom in to the colors to see how gorgeous the final yarns turn out. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCurious about what the fiber looked like before it was spun? We also carry Appledore Fiber Tops; you can \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blacksquirrelberkeley.sbs\/products\/appledore-fiber-tops-john-arbon-textiles\"\u003esee them here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppledore's colorways are all named after heirloom apples local to the mill in Devon. The names are as colorful as the yarn. The yarn is a blend of three British sheep breeds: Devon Closewool, Romney, and Exmoor Blueface. All are fully traceable to growers local to the mill. This yarn will make fantastic sweaters that will wear well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile this yarn is labeled a DK weight, it is common for UK yarns to run light. Expect this yarn to knit at a Sport to DK weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e40% Devon Closewool \/ 40% Romney \/ 20% Exmoor Blueface\u003cbr\u003e273 yards (250m) \/ 100g\u003cbr\u003eSport \/ DK Weight\u003cbr\u003eHandwash only, lay flat to dry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe encourage you to check out their \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCWw7VCzor9PLLk-sOchBDDQ\"\u003eYouTube channel\u003c\/a\u003e to see fun mill tours and so much more. It is a delightful rabbit hole to fall down. 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They are a worsted wool mill in Devon, England that takes solid color tops and blends them to get their beautiful colorways. Some colorways are are a blend of 6 or more individual colors making for very rich and nuanced colorways. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSee picture for an example of the seemingly disparate colors that are blended together. We think that is the Slack Ma Girdle colorway being blended. Be sure to zoom in to the colors to see how gorgeous the final tops turn out. Curious about what the yarn will look like? We also carry Appledore DK; you can \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blacksquirrelberkeley.sbs\/products\/appledore-dk-john-arbon-textiles\"\u003esee it here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppledore's colorways are all named after heirloom apples local to the mill in Devon. The names are as colorful as the yarn. The yarn is a blend of three British sheep breeds: Devon Closewool, Romney, and Exmoor Blueface. All are fully traceable to growers local to the mill. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e40% Devon Closewool \/ 40% Romney \/ 20% Exmoor Blueface\u003cbr\u003e100g of Combed Wool Top (Worsted preparation)\u003cbr\u003eHandwash only, lay flat to dry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe encourage you to check out their \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCWw7VCzor9PLLk-sOchBDDQ\"\u003eYouTube channel\u003c\/a\u003e to see fun mill tours and so much more. It is a delightful rabbit hole to fall down. Plus they are lovely and charming people.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Arbon Textiles","offers":[{"title":"Dabinett","offer_id":47875265102074,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dufflin","offer_id":47875265134842,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ellis Bitter","offer_id":48617838084346,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Foxwhelp","offer_id":48617838117114,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Quench","offer_id":48617838149882,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Slack Ma Girdle","offer_id":47875265495290,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Spicy Pippin","offer_id":47875265528058,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tom Putt","offer_id":47875265593594,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/4701\/3787\/files\/appledore_group.jpg?v=1761951502"},{"product_id":"harvest-hues-fiber-tops-john-arbon-textiles","title":"Harvest Hues Fiber Tops | John Arbon Textiles","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe have been huge fans of John Arbon Textiles for a while and are beyond thrilled to have their yarn in the shop. They are a worsted wool mill in Devon, England that takes solid color tops and blends them to get their beautiful colorways. Some colorways are are a blend of 6 or more individual colors making for very rich and nuanced colorways. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSee picture for an example of the seemingly disparate colors that are blended together. We think that is the Slack Ma Girdle colorway being blended. Be sure to zoom in to the colors to see how gorgeous the final yarns turn out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eHarvest Hues Tops are a blend of Devon farmed Zwartbles, mixed with lustrous Bluefaced Leicester and Falklands Merino.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eInspired by the subtle tones of autumn in our Devon landscape, we set out to achieve a similar effect by blending the super saturated tones of our dyed Falklands Merino and lustrous Bluefaced Leicester with the naturally dark fibre of Devon-farmed Zwartbles. Together, they create a sublime depth of colour – transforming the resulting tops into complex, mottled, autumnal shades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eThe soft-as-a-cloud Merino, elegant Bluefaced Leicester and bouncy Zwartbles complement each other perfectly, giving the spun yarn a delicate, woolly halo and full-bodied texture. It’s great for cables, texture and rustic lace, and equally well suited for accessories and garments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e33% Bluefaced Leicester \/ 33% Falklands Merino \/ 33% Zwartbles\u003cbr\u003e100g of Combed Wool Top (Worsted preparation)\u003cbr\u003eHandwash only, lay flat to dry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe encourage you to check out their \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCWw7VCzor9PLLk-sOchBDDQ\"\u003eYouTube channel\u003c\/a\u003e to see fun mill tours and so much more. It is a delightful rabbit hole to fall down. 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They are a worsted wool mill in Devon, England that takes solid color tops and blends them to get their beautiful colorways. Some colorways are are a blend of 6 or more individual colors making for very rich and nuanced colorways. Be sure to zoom in to the colors to see how gorgeous the final tops turn out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThey start with solid colored tops (aligned, parallel fiber) and blend their nuanced, heathered shades using precise recipes. If you look closely at any of the yarns, you’ll see that each heathered shade contains a multitude of colors within it. Curious what the fiber looks like before it is spun? Check out the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blacksquirrelberkeley.sbs\/products\/yarnadelic-fiber-tops-john-arbon-textiles\"\u003eYarnadelic Fiber Tops\u003c\/a\u003e we carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarnadelic is created out of 100% Falklands Corriedale, which is a breed that's about 100 years old, derived by crossing Merino with Lincoln Longwool. It is the perfect balance of delightful softness and bounce from the Merino combined with the slight lustre and long staple length of the Lincoln Longwool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition of Yarnadelic really lends itself to a thicker weight as Corriedale’s lofty nature means it won’t become too heavy even when used for a really big project. This yarn is a 3-ply which enhances the fiber’s natural stitch definition and drape. It’s a wonderful all-round yarn, great for everything from cables to lace and garments to accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e100% Falklands Corriedale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e236 yards (216 m) \/ 100g\u003cbr\u003eDK to Worsted Weight\u003cbr\u003e29 microns \/ 5 inch staple length (see our \u003ca href=\"lacksquirrelberkeley.com\/pages\/yarn-glossary\"\u003eYarn Glossary\u003c\/a\u003e for more on micron count and staple length)\u003cbr\u003eHandwash only, lay flat to dry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEvery shade of Yarnadelic is named after a song inspired by their eclectic music tastes – from punk to funk! The Yarnadelic palette was born during an evening of good vibes and chilled wine, with each shade conjuring the sentiment of a favorite song. Check out the playlist on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/juan-arbonez\/yarnadelic\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\"\u003eSoundcloud\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/playlist\/4IoNIz7fJUVdZjPD3zCFpf?si=IwkDI8VqRGqWbJFyvxMT5A\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\"\u003eSpotify\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e. Then sit back and tap that treadle to the beat! We hope you’ll find this groovy range of melange shades inspiring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe encourage you to check out their \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCWw7VCzor9PLLk-sOchBDDQ\"\u003eYouTube channel\u003c\/a\u003e to see fun mill tours and so much more. It is a delightful rabbit hole to fall down. 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