{"title":"Undyed Yarns","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSometimes we want yarns the natural color of the sheep or other fiber animal. We have a large selection of indie dyer grade yarns and local farm yarns.\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ecru-brute-the-neutrals","title":"Undyed Superwash Yarns | Black Squirrel Yarns","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWe were surprised how hard it is to find nice, soft, and affordable undyed yarns to pair with other colors. These are the same yarns used by indie dyers, just in their natural state. Most are ecru, some like the yak yarns are grey due to the natural color of the animal fiber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf a yarn is called out as a sock yarn, we feel it will work well for socks. Other yarns are designed for garments that don't receive the same hard wear that socks are subject to. Looking for undyed non-superwash yarns? Find them \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blacksquirrelberkeley.sbs\/search?options%5Bprefix%5D=last\u0026amp;page=2\u0026amp;q=fibershed\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for pairing with another yarn or for your dyeing experiments. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll yarns labeled Superwash are machine washable on the gentle cycle with cool water and lay flat to dry or tumble dry on low. Hand washing is recommended to extend the life and beauty of your finished pieces. If you have combined colors that may bleed into each other, be sure to use a cool water for washing and rinsing and add a Color Catcher sheet if needed, they work great! Further washing instructions can be found \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blacksquirrelberkeley.sbs\/pages\/how-to-wash-handmade-items\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescriptions are listed from finest to thickest yarn:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMerino Fingering Bouclé\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100% Fine Superwash Merino Wool (19.5 microns)\u003cbr\u003eLight Fingering Weight \u003cbr\u003e492 yards \/ 100g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis lovely bouclé has fine loops that are less likely to get caught by your needle or hook. It works up larger than you'd expect from a fingering weight yarn. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e4-ply Sock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75% South American Superwash Merino Wool \/ 25% Nylon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFingering Weight \/ 4-Ply\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e463 yards \/ 100g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e4-ply Fingering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100% South American Superwash Merino Wool\u003cbr\u003eFingering Weight \/ 4-Ply\u003cbr\u003e438 yards \/ 100g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMerino - Cashmere - Silk (MCS) Sock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e70% Superwash Merino Wool \/ 20% Silk \/ 10% Cashmere\u003cbr\u003eFingering Weight \/ 3-ply\u003cbr\u003e437 yards \/ 100g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSparkle Sock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e75% Superwash Merino Wool \/ 20% Nylon \/ 10% Silver Stellina \u003cbr\u003eFingering Weight \/ 2-ply\u003cbr\u003e437 yards \/ 100g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eNeon Tweed Fingering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e85% Superwash Merino Wool \/ 15% Neon Donegal Nep\u003cbr\u003eFingering Weight \/ 2-ply\u003cbr\u003e437 yards \/ 100g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFun neon specks of color in pink, orange, yellow, and green. The neps will not take on color if you choose to dye this yarn.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e2-ply Sock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e80% South American \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuperwash Merino Wool \/ 20% Nylon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFingering Weight \/ 2-Ply\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e00\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e yards \/ 100g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eZebra Sock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e80% South American Superwash Merino Wool \/ 20% Nylon\u003cbr\u003eFingering Weight \/ 2-Ply\u003cbr\u003e400 yards \/ 100g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Zebra yarns are the exception to being undyed. The black stripes use dyed wool which is spun into the yarn when it is made. They are playful and fun!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePima Cotton Fingering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100% Peruvian Pima Cotton\u003cbr\u003eFingering Weight \/ 4-Ply\u003cbr\u003e437 yards \/ 100g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePima cotton is know for its long staple length and high quality. This soft cotton has a beautiful luster to it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBFL Sock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e80% Superwash Bluefaced Leicester (BFL) Wool \/ 20% Nylon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFingering Weight \/ 2-Ply\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e00\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e yards \/ 100g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSuperwash Sport\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% South American Superwash Merino Wool\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSport Weight \/ 3-Ply\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e328 yards \/ 100g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eZebra DK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100% South American Superwash Merino Wool\u003cbr\u003eDK Weight \/ 2-Ply\u003cbr\u003e246 yards \/ 100g\u003cbr\u003eThe Zebra yarns are the exception to being undyed. The black stripes use dyed wool which is spun into the yarn when it is made. They are playful and fun!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBouclé DK\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e100% South American Superwash Merino Wool\u003cbr\u003eDK Weight\u003cbr\u003e240 yards \/ 100g\u003cbr\u003eComplies with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blacksquirrelberkeley.sbs\/pages\/organic-eco-friendly-and-fibershed\"\u003eOEKO TEX Standard 100\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSuperwash Merino DK \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% South American Superwash Merino Wool\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDK Weight \/ 4-Ply\u003cbr\u003e231 yards \/ 100g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eNeon Tweed DK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e85% Superwash Merino Wool \/ 15% Neon Donegal Nep\u003cbr\u003eDK Weight \/ 4-ply\u003cbr\u003e231 yards \/ 100g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFun neon specks of color in pink, orange, yellow, and green. The neps will not take on color if you choose to dye this yarn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePima Cotton DK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100% Peruvian Pima Cotton\u003cbr\u003eDK Weight \/ 4-Ply\u003cbr\u003e218 yards \/ 100g\u003cbr\u003ePima cotton is know for its long staple length and high quality. This soft cotton has a beautiful luster to it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSuperwash Merino Worsted\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e100% South American Superwash Merino Wool\u003cbr\u003eWorsted Weight \/ 4-Ply\u003cbr\u003e218 yards \/ 100g\u003cbr\u003eComplies with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blacksquirrelberkeley.sbs\/pages\/organic-eco-friendly-and-fibershed\"\u003eOEKO TEX Standard 100\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSuperwash Merino Bulky\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e100% South American Superwash Merino Wool\u003cbr\u003eBulky Weight \/ 3-Ply\u003cbr\u003e106 yards \/ 100g\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eImages © Black Squirrel Yarns\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black Squirrel Yarns","offers":[{"title":"2-ply Superwash Merino -Nylon Sock","offer_id":35663384477851,"sku":"","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4-ply Superwash Merino - Nylon Sock","offer_id":45196258476282,"sku":"","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4-ply Superwash Merino Fingering","offer_id":35537591959707,"sku":"","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"BFL - Nylon Sock","offer_id":45541983617274,"sku":"","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bouclé DK","offer_id":46506362700026,"sku":"","price":16.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Merino - Cashmere - Silk Sock","offer_id":46506362798330,"sku":"","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Merino Fingering Bouclé","offer_id":46948969971962,"sku":"","price":16.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Neon Tweed DK","offer_id":46948970004730,"sku":"","price":16.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Neon Tweed Fingering","offer_id":46948970037498,"sku":"","price":16.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pima Cotton DK","offer_id":47291949875450,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pima Cotton Fingering","offer_id":47291949908218,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sparkle Superwash Sock","offer_id":36411939061915,"sku":"","price":16.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Superwash Merino Bulky","offer_id":47294495850746,"sku":"","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Superwash Merino DK","offer_id":35537591992475,"sku":"","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Superwash Merino Sport","offer_id":43417353224442,"sku":"","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Superwash Merino Worsted","offer_id":46506362831098,"sku":"","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Zebra DK","offer_id":47592301330682,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Zebra Sock","offer_id":47592301363450,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/4701\/3787\/files\/FullSizeRender_01f7a1a3-f427-4c8a-8f22-2922b26213a4.heic?v=1717703648"},{"product_id":"ecru-brute-minis-the-black-squirrel-yarns","title":"Undyed Minis | Black Squirrel Yarns","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe were surprised how hard it is to find a nice, soft, and affordable undyed yarns to pair with other colors. These are the same yarns used by indie dyers, just in their natural state. We wash it with some citric acid to soften it before packaging it up. Most are ecru, some like the yak yarns are grey due to the natural color of the animal fiber. Perfect for pairing with another yarn or for your dyeing experiments. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e4-ply Fingering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100% South American Superwash Merino Wool\u003cbr\u003eFingering Weight \/ 4-Ply\u003cbr\u003e87 yds \/ 20 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e4-ply Sock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75% South American Superwash Merino Wool \/ 25% Nylon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFingering Weight \/ 4-Ply\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e93 yds \/ 20g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e2-ply Sock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e80% South American \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSuperwash Merino Wool \/ 20% Nylon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFingering Weight \/ 2-Ply\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e80\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e yds \/ 20g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eZebra Sock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e80% South American \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSuperwash Merino Wool \/ 20% Nylon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFingering Weight \/ 2-Ply\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e80\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e yds \/ 20g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBFL Sock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e80% Bluefaced Leicester (BFL) Wool \/ 20% Nylon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFingering Weight \/ 2-Ply\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e80yds \/ 20g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSparkle Sock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75% South American \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSuperwash Merino Wool \/ 20% Nylon \/ 5% Stellina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFingering Weight \/ 2-Ply\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e87 yds \/ 20g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eYak Sock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e70% South American \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSuperwash Merino Wool \/ 20% Yak Down \/ 10% \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNylon\u003cbr\u003eFingering Weight \/ 3-Ply\u003cbr\u003e87 yds \/ 20g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eNeon Tweed Mini\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e85% South American \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSuperwash Merino Wool \/ 15% Neon Donegal Nep\u003cbr\u003eFingering Weight \/ 2-Ply\u003cbr\u003e87 yds \/ 20g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll yarns labeled Superwash are machine washable on the gentle cycle with cool water and lay flat to dry or tumble dry on low. Hand washing is recommended to extend the life and beauty of your finished pieces. If you have combined colors that may bleed into each other, be sure to use a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecool\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewater for washing and rinsing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and add a Shout Color Catcher sheet if needed, they work great!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eImages © Black Squirrel Yarns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black Squirrel Yarns","offers":[{"title":"2-ply SW Sock","offer_id":43028033896698,"sku":null,"price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4-ply SW Merino Fingering","offer_id":43028033863930,"sku":null,"price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4-ply SW Merino Sock","offer_id":44323948265722,"sku":"","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"BFL SW Sock","offer_id":45859717906682,"sku":"","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Neon SW Fingering","offer_id":47292973220090,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sparkle SW Sock","offer_id":43028033929466,"sku":null,"price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yak Sock","offer_id":44326257459450,"sku":"","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Zebra Sock","offer_id":48868989698298,"sku":null,"price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/4701\/3787\/files\/image_5462159b-291a-4f56-b9ca-c78b60aa8988.heic?v=1688844549"},{"product_id":"full-belly-organic-yarn","title":"Organic Worsted Yarn | Full Belly Farm","description":"\u003cp\u003eNote: The Brown\/grey is not available at this time. A new shipment is being processed and should be here in spring. It takes a long time to process yarns in the U.S. due to a limited number of mills, especially fully organic mills like Green Mountain Spinnery. The brown yarn we are waiting for is from the spring 2024 clip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou may know \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fullbellyfarm.com\/\"\u003eFull Belly Farm\u003c\/a\u003e for their delicious produce, flowers, and lamb available at local farmers markets and through their community supported agriculture (CSA) veggie boxes. They also have sheep! They are mowers and fertilizers that make yummy wool too! We are excited to be able to offer their yarn to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fullbellyfarm.com\/news-from-the-farm-may-15-2023\/\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e to see their blog post from about sheep shearing. There is a fun time lapse video that shows the shearing process. Below are pictures from that shearing day showing the sheep before and after being shorn and a whole fleece laid out. Note that the sheep are not harmed in this process. The need to be shorn annually to prevent overheating and disease. Read more about \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blacksquirrelberkeley.sbs\/pages\/sheep-breeds\"\u003edomesticated sheep here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% local, certified organic wool, comprising a blend of Rambouillet, Lincoln, Capay Red, and Merino wools.\u003cbr\u003e225 yards \/ 4oz (114g)\u003cbr\u003eWorsted weight \/ 3-ply \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable now in three natural, undyed colors white, oatmeal, and brown\/grey. The new Oatmeal color comes from blending a small amount of brown fleeces with white fleeces. We wash the yarn to remove the excess lanolin and bring out its natural softness. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee some vegetable matter (VM)? Take that as a good sign. It means the sheep have happy lives frolicking in fields. It also means that the VM hasn't been burned out the wool. This usually happens via a process called carbonization. It involves sulfuric acid, lots of water, and may cause harm to mill workers. The VM can be picked out as you work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull Belly Farm is a 400 acre organic farm nestled in the Capay Valley, northwest of Sacramento. Their unique approach to farming includes growing over 80 different crops, providing year round employment, using cover crops to fix nitrogen, and planting habitat areas for beneficial insects and wildlife. Sheep are an integral part of their diversified farm, eating down crop residues and turning plant materials into fertilizer as they are rotated through our harvested fields. The sheep are sheared once per year, in May, and their wool is processed at the Green Mountain Spinnery in Vermont, one of the only Certified Organic wool mills in the country. The blending of wool from the different breeds results in a soft, high-quality yarn perfect for knitting, crocheting or weaving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSheep images are courtesy and copyright of Full Belly Farm, yarn images © Black Squirrel Yarns.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Full Belly","offers":[{"title":"White","offer_id":45315181314298,"sku":"","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Oatmeal","offer_id":48255865192698,"sku":null,"price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Brown\/grey","offer_id":45315181347066,"sku":"","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/4701\/3787\/files\/white_and_brown_full_belly.heic?v=1769365266"},{"product_id":"undyed-non-superwash-yarns-black-squirrel-yarns","title":"Undyed Handwash Yarns | Black Squirrel Yarns","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe were surprised how hard it is to find nice, soft, and affordable undyed yarns to pair with other colors. These are the same yarns used by indie dyers, just in their natural state. Most are ecru, some have natural color due to the natural color of the animal fiber used; yak yarns are grey-brown because of the brown yak down and camel yarns are a warm tan because of the camel down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for pairing with another yarn or for your dyeing experiments. If you do dye these yarns make sure you don't boil them as that may cause them to felt. After dyeing, allow the yarn to cool to room temperature before coming out of the dye bath. Hot yarn hitting cool air can also cause felting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for more undyed non-superwash yarns? Find them \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blacksquirrelberkeley.sbs\/search?options%5Bprefix%5D=last\u0026amp;page=2\u0026amp;q=fibershed\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandwash only!\u003c\/strong\u003e These yarns are all non-superwash. Instructions for handwashing items made with these yarns can be found \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blacksquirrelberkeley.sbs\/pages\/how-to-wash-handmade-items\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescriptions are listed from skinniest to thickest yarn:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMohair - Silk Lace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e72% Mohair \/ 28% Silk\u003cbr\u003eLace Weight\u003cbr\u003e459 yards \/ 50g\u003cbr\u003eA classic mohair-silk yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCashmere - Silk Lace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e53% Alpaca \/ 34% Silk \/ 13% Cashmere\u003cbr\u003eLace Weight\u003cbr\u003e438 yards \/ 50g\u003cbr\u003eA lovely fluffy yarn with the added softness of cashmere. Can be used in place of a mohair yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eYak - Silk Lace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e42% Baby Alpaca \/ 13% Merino \/ 10% Brown Yak Down \/ 35% Silk\u003cbr\u003eLace Weight\u003cbr\u003e437 yards \/ 50g\u003cbr\u003eA gorgeous, soft fluffy yarn with a light grey-brown color from the naturally brown yak down. Can be used in place of a mohair yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAlpaca - Silk Lace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e74% South American Baby Suri Alpaca \/ 26% Silk\u003cbr\u003eLace Weight\u003cbr\u003e328 yards \/ 50g\u003cbr\u003eA delicious fluffy yarn made with alpaca instead of mohair; perfect for people who are sensitive to mohair. Can be used in place of a mohair yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAlpaca - Silk Bouclé\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e77% Baby Alpaca \/ 23% Silk\u003cbr\u003eFingering Weight\u003cbr\u003e437 yards \/ 100g\u003cbr\u003eA soft and luscious yarn, this bouclé has small loops that are less likely to get caught by your needle or hook. The shine of the silk really comes through on this yarn. It is great as a carry along yarn with a smooth or fluffy yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCamel - Silk Fingering \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e50% Baby Camel Down \/ 50% Silk\u003cbr\u003eFingering Weight\u003cbr\u003e437 yards \/ 100g\u003cbr\u003eThe camel down gives a rich, warm tan color and tremendous softness; the silk gives shine, so much shine, and drape, so much drape. Perfect for shawls, and accessories or to carry along with another yarn. Expect garments made from this to stretch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMerino - Linen Sock \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e80% 18.5 micron Merino \/ 20% Linen\u003cbr\u003eFingering Weight\u003cbr\u003e437 yards \/ 100g\u003cbr\u003eLinen is acting as reinforcement (instead of nylon) in this handwash sock yarn. Expect this yarn to soften over time as the linen breaks in. If you do use it to make socks, you may get slight felting especially on the areas that rub against your shoes. Don't limit yourself to socks though! This would make a lovely warm weather top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eYak Sock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e70% South American \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuperwash Merino Wool \/ 20% Yak Down \/ 10% \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNylon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFingering Weight \/ 3-Ply\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e437 yards \/ 100g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote: The merino used in this yarn is superwash and therefore machine washable. However, we find that the yak can felt and don't recommend machine washing yarns containing yak. We suggest that you handwash and lay flat to dry.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eNeon Fluff Fingering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e42% Superwash Merino Wool \/ 32% Superfine Alpaca \/ 8% Linen \/ 18% Neon Donegal Nep\u003cbr\u003eFingering Weight \/ 2-ply\u003cbr\u003e437 yards \/ 100g\u003cbr\u003eFun neon specks of color in pink, orange, yellow, and green on a fluffy yarn. The fluff will allow you to work this as a fingering, sport, or DK weight yarn. The neps will not take on color if you choose to dye this yarn. Due to the high content of alpaca, we do not consider this a machine wash yarn. Alpaca will felt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMerino - Silk DK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e85% Merino Wool \/ 15% Mulberry Silk\u003cbr\u003eDK Weight \/ 4-Ply\u003cbr\u003e358 yards \/ 100g\u003cbr\u003eA yummy and soft wool yarn perfect for sweaters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBaby Alpaca - Fine Merino - Silk DK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e45% Baby Suri Alpaca \/ 45% Fine Merino \/ 10% Silk\u003cbr\u003eDK Weight\u003cbr\u003e246 yards \/ 100g \u003cbr\u003eA plump, squishy, and soft 2-ply DK weight yarn perfect for warm and snuggly sweaters and accessories. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBaby Suri Alpaca - Silk DK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e90% Baby Suri Alpaca \/ 10% Mulberry Silk\u003cbr\u003eWorsted Weight\u003cbr\u003e246 yards \/ 100g\u003cbr\u003eA scrumptious fluffy DK weight yarn. You won't want to stop touching this one. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMerino - Linen DK \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e80% 18.5 micron Merino \/ 20% Linen\u003cbr\u003eDK Weight\u003cbr\u003e231 yards \/ 100g\u003cbr\u003eLinen adds lovely texture and crispness to this yarn. Expect this yarn to soften over time as the linen breaks in. Perfect for a layering piece, warm weather top, or accessory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMerino - Silk Sparkle DK \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e75% Fine Merino \/ 20% Silk \/ 5% Silver Stellina\u003cbr\u003eDK Weight\u003cbr\u003e231 yards \/ 100g \/ 4-ply\u003cbr\u003eFine Merino and silk combine to make a delicious yarn. Add sparkle and you have delicious and fun! 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We suggest that you handwash and lay flat to dry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAlpaca Puff Worsted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e51% Baby Alpaca \/ 49% Pima Cotton\u003cbr\u003eWorsted Weight\u003cbr\u003e328 yards \/ 100g\u003cbr\u003eThis is a blown yarn; the cotton is made into a mesh tube and then the alpaca is blown in the tube. The result is a very soft and squishy yarn with great yardage. You can work this at a variety of gauges, from DK to Aran, because it is so squishy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAlpaca Puff Worsted - Grey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e51% Naturally Colored Grey Baby Alpaca \/ 49% Pima Cotton\u003cbr\u003eWorsted Weight\u003cbr\u003e328 yards \/ 100g\u003cbr\u003eThis is a blown yarn; the cotton is made into a mesh tube and then the grey alpaca is blown in the tube. 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