The yarn itself is a very round and bouncy worsted-spun, non-superwash wool with beautiful stitch definition. DK. Thank you, Ashley, for sharing this information. Vreseis Limited. I adore and hoard Beaverslide Dry Goods yarns. Alternative to superwash bases for dyeing: Imperial Stock Ranch Yarns Yarn Undyed USA (Mostly non-superwash bases, and an exciting new line of Sustainable Merino) Green Mountain Spinnery Snoqualmie Valley Yarn Echoview Fiber. Especially love the brightest colours. I have never heard of any harm whatsoever that might be done to anyone by Superwash wool, as compared to natural wool, and yet I suspect that it might be less popular if more people knew what the treatment entails. If your choice is "Superwash" yarn, it is important to remember that it is more elastic - sample is required. natural in its true color, undyed . WOW. Do you have any vegan products? Now, if you’re using something like superwash wool yarn, then it won’t dye as vibrant and as easily with Kool-Aid the way 100% regular wool will. The dark yak fibre lends depth to the base and the dyed colour. I’ve been eagerly anticipating each and every episode from the beginning. Living and dreaming in Idaho. Beaverslide Mule-Spun Yarns I hope that all my favorite indie dyers read this post and all these comments and offer at least one non-superwash wool, even if its in a blend with linen or silf. Consume less, but consume better would be our manifesto. Many people are afraid to work with wool because it is so easy to shrink. So, with the book by my side, I began to experiment. The thread is transformed; it becomes thinner, non-swelling and round. Unlike other dyes for wool, Lanaset dyes can be washed in hot water without fading badly. Designer. Would love to win the giveaway:). 5 / COLOR – Discovering your craft with Cal Patch. I would probably recommend something that doesn’t get washed often like the hat since it would probably fade over time. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Jill Draper’s Empire Aran weight, Alternative to superwash bases for dyeing: Oh lovely! Lovely photo with the horse too . A few weeks back I wrote a post about the processing of superwash wool, it’s use of chlorine gas and plastic. Wool spun from Downs breed sheep tends to resist felting naturally. worsted weight / 2 ply. 37,50 € – 47,50 € Select options. One of my very favorites. This American merino is fully traceable from sustainably raised sheep. Building a farm and family in Idaho. MOCO Qivuit Musk Ox sock weight (Qivuit is stronger than wool and does not shrink) We respect your privacy and you may unsubscribe at any time. A few last notes: Simply click on the picture and it’ll take you right to the dyer’s website. Pomegranate / Granada. Superwash wool can allow you to … Thank you for bringing this topic to your audience. I am so excited to come across this! I find that this is more likely to happen with colours that use blue dyes and/or yarns made from non superwash wool and silk. Thanks, Phyllis of Brooklyn NY, Edited version! The raw fibre base colour is not white or ecru, as other undyed yarns are. Dyers and knitters also love the intense color produced by dyeing on superwash. If Orcolan Neutral™ or Orco Milling™ dyes are used, it is important for the dyebath pH to be adjusted to around 6-6.5 along with the addition of 4 % owg ammonium sulfate, as the acid-fulled wool will initially have a pH range of 4 to as low as 2. Yurwool non superwash yarns and fibres are hand-dyed in my home studio in small batches using only natural ingredients that respect and are gentle to Nature. Ten 100-gram skeins per package. This is partly due to the demand from their customers and friends. This mule spun wool has some silk added for extra softness. What a genius idea! If you want to try it before you buy it to dye it, you can buy a single skein here! I’ve only been knitting regularly for about a year but this community seems great. Sherrie September 24, 2015 - 9:20 pm. Thank you! It’s so nice to find other fiber craft lovers! Superwash wool is an excellent material for dyeing at home with acid dyes. In my journey to a slower living, where Nature is an intrinsic part, I decided to get on the ethical production train and contribute to better the environment,  even if it’s little by little, by moving from synthetic to natural, non superwash yarns and fibres. Thank you so much for putting together this list—definitely bookmarking it. I had not been aware since I recently read something about it and I am definitely going to consider when buying yarn for my little shop. I’m really enjoying your podcast! Very excited to try them out! Dyeing wool in enough quantity for one particular project ensures that you have enough of the dye lot. Most of our yarns are sold in kilo packages. Lover & Mother. Retrosaria by Rosa Pomar The color of superwash yarn can be concentrated and much brighter than the same color on a non-superwash yarn of the same breed/blend. The Dyed by Delz Yak Sock base is a blend of 20% yak fibres with 70% superwash merino wool and 10% nylon. Our largest line of undyed yarn is spun from fine merino in either superwash or non-superwash merino. Those are said to be machine washable, though I still say hand washing is best , Alternatives to superwash sock yarn: Wonderful list of alternatives. It's amazingly soft and squooshy, but still with a naturally elastic, bouncy handle. Approx. It will make a difference that you’ve brought it to the attention of the larger yarn industry. 245 Yards (225 meters) 100 grams. Beaverslide 2-ply Sport sock weight (merino with mohair to add strength) Great blogpost. The longest lasting, most wash-resistant, richest of hand dyes available for dyeing wool in the US are the Lanaset dyes. 4 Ply. Thank you very much for the revealing analysis you made about superwash wool. If you wash a non superwash wool yarn in hot, soapy water and create some friction, you will end up with felted fabric. *Most yarns listed below must be washed by hand like most non-superwash wools, except for the few where I’ve noted a new organic superwash process is being used. Completing this form will add you to my email list. Do you have non-superwash yarn? […] *Find the sequel to this post here, Alternative to Superwash wool […]. Color is always what always brings me to superwash yarn. As a knitter, I am more and more conscious about the kind of yarn I use, regarding animal well-being, yarn treatment, and decent working conditions and payment to the farmers. 100g/178y. Thank you for all your comments, emails and feedback regarding this topic and please share any resources you may have as well! I can’t wait to listen…. Knots in the yarn. Yarn Undyed USA (Mostly non-superwash bases, and an exciting new line of Sustainable Merino) fog = light gray. ... A new non superwash aran weight yarn made using Corriedale fibre.. £59.66 Ex Tax: £49.72. 37,50 € – 47,50 € Add to basket. I am disturbed by the Superwash process – and am someone who has never used Superwash wool until I ordered some wool on line that was not identified as Superwash. Designer. Any information about this company would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for adding this one, super helpful. The superwash process removes these outer scales of the yarn with chemicals. Woolfolk Yarn Sincere Sheep Luminous DK weight A Verb For Keeping Warm Pioneer worsted weight Because the superwashing process smooths out all of the tiny fibers, it has a sheen to it that non-superwash wool does not. 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