Wool Yarn

Wool is most of what we stock, and for good reason: it is warm when wet, springs back into shape, blocks beautifully and forgives uneven tension. Merino is the softest; longwools and Icelandic Lopi are hardier and halo with wear.

Non-superwash wool felts, which is a feature for bags and slippers and a hazard for everything else — check the ball band before it meets the washing machine.

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