Karin is the dyer behind Orange Flower Yarn. “I dye a wide variety of yarns made of merino wool, BFL wool, silk, nylon, cashmere, linen,…
Orange Flower Yarn
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Fiber Source: UK
Makers who use fiber from the United Kingdom
The Grey Sheep Co.
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Emma of The Grey Sheep Co. says, “Our aim is to demonstrate that exceptional knitting yarns can be produced from a caring and ethical farm,…
While training a sheepdog, the proprietor of Tine & Floyd noticed that fleeces were being used as dog bedding. The trainer explained that wool prices…
Daughter of a Shepherd
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The Daughter of a Shepherd journey began the Hebridean sheep who graze Escrick Park Estate, shepherded by the owner’s father, John Atkinson. With a firm…
Having fallen completely in love with alpacas, Katie Seal, the maker behind Sealy MacWheely yarns, quickly learned to spin and then to dye. In 2018,…
Sally Davies’ Garthenor yarn company helped write the first ever organic standards for woollen yarns. “In 2003, we became the first company in the world…
Jess learned to knit in Oregon, and Kathleen learned in Australia. Now they celebrate their love of fiber by operating Ginger Twist Studio in Scotland.…
Bluebell Yarns
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Bluebell Yarns began with a small idea several years ago and has steadily grown ever since. The business is run by Becca (BeccaBadger in various…
Ripples Crafts
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Helen Lockhart of Ripples Crafts lives in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland with husband, Stevan. Together, they run the business, which sells Helen’s hand-dyed yarn.…
UK dyer The Yarn Badger offers a unique range of hand dyed natural yarns. Natural fibers feel great and are biodegradable too. The maker says,…