This very squishable yarn is made from 21.5 micron Merino wool that's 100% US grown, scoured, & spun. Windham is a classic worsted 4 ply construction, round & soft. The 4 plies add some strength to the fine Merino to make garments that will both be gentle on the skin & wear well for years. The round construction makes for lovely cables, but we've yet to find something Windham isn't good for!
Expect a bit of vegetable matter (VM), it is straw that did not come out in the carding process. The mill that spins this yarn doesn't use harsh chemicals to burn away the VM.
This yarn has been proudly made with US grown, processed, & spun wool.
Suggested gauge: 4-5sts/in on a US#7-9 (4.5-5.5mm)
Hand wash in cool water & lay flat to dry for the longest wearing garment.
Jill Draper Makes Stuff (JDMS) was born out of the desire to showcase the many beautiful breeds of wool while appreciating the work of each person & animal involved in the process.
Jill has been a maker as long as she can remember. After graduating Pratt Institute with a degree in Fashion Design & working in NYC for several years Jill realized she craved a closer relationship with the things she was designing. After a move Upstate, Jill started partnering with local farms to buy directly from the people raising the fiber & then bringing it to local mills to have it custom spun into the yarn she dreams up.
All JDMS yarns are made domestically from sheep to skein, including every step in the process.
