Merino Wool – Little Bow Fibre Company

Merino wool is a natural fiber grown by Merino sheep. What is Merino wool made of? Proteins composed of amino acids and natural compounds. Merino wool is a natural, renewable fiber—meaning one sheep can grow four to five pounds of wool per year. Plus, this fiber has evolved over the years to keep sheep comfortable in h

This soft, shiney, drapey yarn will be your new favourite for any project. The 4-ply and silk adds a little extra durability, not to mention that glorious sheen, so your project holds up better to wear. Its natural warm gray colour adds an extra layer of depth and moodiness to each colourway. 

These colours are VERY difficult to capture accurately due to their muted tones and the silk content of the wool.  Silk is highly reflective and adds to the challenge of colour accuracy varying by device.

NOTE: As a result of the hand dying process, colours may vary slightly per hank. For larger projects using more than one hank of yarn per colourway, we highly recommend alternating skeins throughout the project to avoid unwanted tone transitions.  Slight bleeding may still occur.

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Details

• Fiber Content: 4-ply 60% SW Merino / 20% Silk / 20% Yak
• DK Weight: 100g / 231yds / 211m
• Needle Size: 5-7 US / 3.75-4.50mm
• 21-24 sts per 4 inches / 10cm (Suggested gauge only)
• Hook Size: 7 - I-9 US / 4.50-5.50mm
• 12-17 sc per 4 inches / 10cm (Suggested gauge only) 

Care Instructions

• Hand wash in tepid water using a mild soap.  (Slight colour bleeding may occur).
• Do not agitate or twist. 
• Shape and dry flat on a towel.

Take sustainable fashion to the next level with our IMO | GOTS Eco Sock yarn!

This 3-ply, certified organic Merino wool base is eco-processed. This is a non-conventional superwash treatment that does not use chlorine, employs natural salts as an oxidization agent, and uses less resources overall. It is anti-felt and anti-shrink, and is IMO/GOTS certified.

What is IMO? The International Maritime Organization's objectives can be best summed up by its slogan—Safe, secure, and efficient shipping on clean oceans.  The purpose of the IMO is to establish intergovernmental regulations concerning maritime trade, safe shipping, and access to the seas. In addition, it also sets the rules for preventing ocean pollution and accidents.

GOTS is 100% certified Global Organic Textile Standard merino. Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is a world-wide acknowledged environmental branding. GOTS is a guarantee to emphasize the environment and sustainability in all stages of the manufacturing process. Requirements include the handling of waste water and energy usage, along with social ethics and worker related aspects of the manufacturing process. The final yarn's quality is also inspected.

Perfect for socks, shawls, light sweaters, and summer tops. 

Wool is imported from Europe and spun in Canada.

Click a swatch circle above to bring up the matching photo for that colour variant. Colour accuracy will vary by device.

Dye Lots: Where you see the same colour listed twice but with a different 'L#' suffix, this is indicating there are 2 dye lots in stock.  For example 'Linen-L11' and 'Linen-L12' are the same colour but from different dye lots. For colours with no 'L#' suffix, this indicates there are no dye lots due to the hand-dyed nature of the yarn. 

Details

• Fiber Content: 80% eco-processed organic Merino Wool / 20% Global Standard recycled Nylon
• Fingering Weight: 115g / 420yds / 459m
• Needle Size: 1-3 US / 2.25-3.25mm
• 6.75-8 sts per inch / 2.5cm (Suggested gauge only)
• Hook Size: B-1 - E-4 US / 2.25-3.50mm
• 5.25-8 sc per inch / 2.5cm (Suggested gauge only)

Care Instructions

• Hand wash in tepid water using a mild soap.  (Slight colour bleeding may occur).
• Do not agitate or twist. 
• Shape and dry flat on a towel.

Walcot Yarns' first blend, Opus, is a lush spin of Argentinian Merino and Baby Alpaca. Opus is a lofty Sport weight yarn perfect for garments and accessories alike. A super soft handle, more similar to cashmere than your typical merino/alpaca blend, this is both a luxurious and hardwearing yarn. 

Click a swatch circle above to bring up the matching photo for that colour variant. Colour accuracy will vary by device.

Details

• Fiber Content: 70% Argentinian Merino / 30% Baby Alpaca
• Sport Weight: 100g / 384yds / 350m
• Needle Size: 2.5-6 US / 3.00 - 4.00mm
• 5.75-6.5 sts per inch / 2.5cm (Suggested gauge only)
• Hook Size: D - G6 US / 3.00 -4.00mm
• 4-5 sc per inch / 2.5cm (Suggested gauge only)

Care Instructions

• Hand was in tepid water using a mild soap. 
• Do not agitate or twist. 
• Shape and dry flat on a towel.

Feliz is a very special yarn that is a blend of superwash merino with modal, an ecological, manufactured cellulose fiber derived from eucalyptus.  Feliz has lovely drape without sacrificing wool's bounce.  The resulting fabric is fresh and lustrious, with great drape and stitch definition. The popular Manos del Uruguay space-dyed colours take on a heathery look that blends the hues beautifully in this yarn.

Dye Lots: Where you see the same colour listed twice but with a different 'L#' suffix, this is indicating there are 2 dye lots in stock.  For example 'Linen-L11' and 'Linen-L12' are the same colour but from different dye lots.

Click a swatch circle above to bring up the matching photo for that colour variant. Colour accuracy will vary by device.

Details

• Fiber Content: 70% Merino superwash / 30% Modal
• DK Weight: 100g / 350yds/ 320m
• Needle Size: 4 US / 3.50 mm
• Gauge: 22 stitches per 4 inches / 10cm (Suggested gauge only)

Care Instructions

• Hand wash in tepid water using a mild soap. 
• Do not agitate or twist. 
• Shape and dry flat on a towel.

Milo is a luxurious blend of Merino Wool and Linen. The unique nature of the linen gives Milo a rustic yet elegant look, with its raw fibers and almost metallic shine.  Manos uses unbleached linen and non superwash merino for a more natural option.

We love the drape of the finished fabric and find it perfect for season spanning projects such as kerchiefs, shawls and lightweight tops.

Click a swatch circle above to bring up the matching photo for that colour variant. Colour accuracy will vary by device.

Dye Lots: Where you see the same colour listed twice but with a different 'L#' suffix, this is indicating there are 2 dye lots in stock.  For example 'Linen-L11' and 'Linen-L12' are the same colour but from different dye lots.

Details

• Fiber Content: 65% Merino / 35% Unbleached Linen
• DK Weight: 100g / 380yds/ 350m
• Needle Size: 4-6 US / 3.50-4.00 mm
• Gauge: 20-22 stitches per 4 inches / 10cm (Suggested gauge only)

Care Instructions

• Hand wash in tepid water using a mild soap. 
• Do not agitate or twist. 
• Shape and dry flat on a towel.

These gorgeous skeins are all hand-dyed by a local YYC Dyer, and the colourways are Little Bow exclusives.  You will not find them anywhere else but here!!

Buy one, mix and match with a mini skein to create your own sock set, or take the whole rainbow.

Click a swatch circle above to bring up the matching photo for that colour variant. Colour accuracy will vary by device.

Dye Lots: Where you see the same colour listed twice but with a different 'L#' suffix, this is indicating there are 2 dye lots in stock.  For example 'Linen-L11' and 'Linen-L12' are the same colour but from different dye lots. For colours with no 'L#' suffix, this indicates there are no dye lots due to the hand-dyed nature of the yarn.

Details

• Fiber Content: 75% Superwash Merino / 25% Nylon
• Fingering Weight: 100g / 463yds / 423m
• Needle Size: 1-3 US / 2.25-3.25mm
• 6.75-8 sts per inch / 2.5cm (Suggested gauge only)
• Hook Size: B-1 - E-4 US / 2.25-3.50mm
• 5.25-8 sc per inch / 2.5cm (Suggested gauge only)

Care Instructions

• Hand wash in tepid water using a mild soap.  (Slight colour bleeding may occur).
• Do not agitate or twist. 
• Shape and dry flat on a towel.

Merino Big is a super soft, squishy merino wool yarn, perfect for big stitch knits. Whether you use it for a bulky sweater, accessories or a blanket, it is sure to become a personal favourite!

Dye Lots: Where you see the same colour listed twice but with a different 'L#' suffix, this is indicating there are 2 dye lots in stock.  For example 'Linen-L11' and 'Linen-L12' are the same colour but from different dye lots.

Click a swatch circle above to bring up the matching photo for that colour variant. Colour accuracy will vary by device.

Machine wash gentle and cool, tumble dry on low heat.

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Details

• Fiber Content: 100% Australian Superwash Merino
• Super Bulky Weight: 100g / 87yds/ 80m
• Needle Size: 11-15 US / 0 - 000UK / 8.00-10.00 mm
• Gauge: 10-12 stitches per 4 inches / 10cm (Suggested gauge only)

Care Instructions

• Machine wash gentle and cool, tumble dry on low heat.

For better longevity we always suggest:

• Hand wash in tepid water using a mild soap. 
• Do not agitate or twist. 
• Shape and dry on a flat towel.

Smut Fingering is a unique fingering weight tweed yarn that is hand-dyed in Calgary, AB, Canada.

Donegal (the nubby ply that makes the tweed) is a unique yarn with a nod to the original Irish Tweed woven cloth of the same name. Built on the idea of a neutral super wash merino background with bits of color woven into the plies, the end effect will be a yarn with both tactile and visual texture.

NOTE: Even within the same dye lot, each skein is unique as a result of the hand dying process. Due to the nature of hand-dyed yarn, colours may vary slightly per hank. For larger projects using more than one hank of yarn per colourway, we highly recommend alternating skeins throughout the project to avoid unwanted tone transitions.  Slight bleeding may still occur.

Click a swatch circle above to bring up the matching photo for that colour variant. Colour accuracy will vary by device.

Details

• Fiber Content: 2-ply 85% SW Merino / 15% Donegal Nep
• Fingering Weight: 100g / 438yds / 400m
• Needle Size: 3-5 US / 3.25-3.75mm
• 5.75-6.5 sts per inch / 2.5cm (Suggested gauge only)
• Hook Size: E-4 - 7 US / 3.50-4.50mm
• 4-5 sc per inch / 2.5cm (Suggested gauge only)

Care Instructions

• Hand was in tepid water using a mild soap.  (Slight colour bleeding may occur).
• Do not agitate or twist. 
• Shape and dry flat on a towel.

Ancient Arts Yarns most popular and versatile yarn base is made from top quality merino wool blended with just the right amount of nylon to provide durability. Socknado is suitable for all your crafting needs and for all types of projects including socks, sweaters, shawls, mitts, gloves, hats, and more! This three ply yarn is custom spun just for Ancient Arts and is soft and strong; making it a joy to knit and to wear. 

Dye Lots: Where you see the same colour listed twice but with a different 'L#' suffix, this is indicating there are 2 dye lots in stock.  For example 'Linen-L11' and 'Linen-L12' are the same colour but from different dye lots.

Click a swatch circle above to bring up the matching photo for that colour variant. Colour accuracy will vary by device.

Details

Merino Wool – Little Bow Fibre Company

Merino Wool – Little Bow Fibre Company

Merino Wool – Little Bow Fibre Company

Merino Wool – Little Bow Fibre Company

Merino Wool – Little Bow Fibre Company