{"title":"Yarn","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"5-2-fingering-cotton-yarn-naturally-dyed","title":"Naturally Dyed Organic Cotton Yarn","description":"\u003cp id=\"isPasted\"\u003eIntroducing Naturally Dyed Cotton Yarn – a beautiful organic cotton yarn for knitters, crocheters, and weavers who appreciate natural fibers, natural dyes, and the unique beauty of small-batch color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach skein of yarn begins with natural cotton grown and milled in the United States. I dye every batch by hand in the Spindle and Spoon Homestead studio using natural dyes derived from plants, minerals, and insects. This small-batch process creates rich kettle-dyed tones, subtle blends of color, and the kind of variations that make hand-dyed yarn so special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural dyes often produce tonal variation, visible color shifts, and complex colorways that add depth of color and rich visual impact to finished pieces. Because every dye lot is unique, slight color variations and natural variation between skeins should be expected and celebrated. These gentle color transitions are part of what gives hand dyed yarn its character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis soft, durable cotton yarn offers the perfect blend of comfort and practicality. Its lightweight feel makes it suitable for shawls, garments, weaving projects, and household textiles such as kitchen towels. Perfect for your next crochet project, knitting project, or handwoven cloth. This yarn is a great addition to your fiber stash and a great way to bring natural color into your next project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany makers appreciate the value of the cotton as a breathable, plant-based alternative to animal fibers. This yarn reflects a slower approach to cotton production and celebrates the artistry of independent dyers and small business makers within the fiber arts community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• 100% organic cotton yarn\u003cbr\u003e• 100 grams per skein\u003cbr\u003e• Approximately 466 yards\u003cbr\u003e• 5\/2 cotton (fingering weight)\u003cbr\u003e• Grown and milled in the United States\u003cbr\u003e• Hand dyed in small batches at Spindle and Spoon Homestead\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note: Due to the nature of natural dyes and the small-batch process, each dye lot will vary slightly. If purchasing for an entire project, I recommend buying enough yarn at one time, as I cannot guarantee an exact yarn match in future dye lots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNaturally Dyed Colorways:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Medium Blue – indigo\u003cbr\u003e• Dove Gray – acorns and iron\u003cbr\u003e• Soft Sepia – coreopsis and iron\u003cbr\u003e• Blush – cochineal, acorns, and iron\u003cbr\u003e• Persimmon – cosmos\u003cbr\u003e• Brown – black walnut hulls\u003cbr\u003e• Lilac – indigo and cochineal\u003cbr\u003e• Graphite – cochineal and iron\u003cbr\u003e• Pink – cochineal\u003cbr\u003e• Weld Yellow – weld\u003cbr\u003e• Green – weld and indigo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare instructions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo preserve the colors of the item, hand wash finished projects in cool water with a mild detergent. Avoid hot water during washing. 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Produced from Gulf Coast Native sheep, a rare breed developed through centuries of natural selection in the challenging environment of the Deep South, this yarn represents one of North America's most distinctive heritage sheep breeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe genetic origins of the Gulf Coast breed trace back to Spanish sheep brought to the New World by Spanish missionaries and European settlers. Over time, isolation of different strains of the breed, combined with the humidity of the South, abundant forage, parasites, and other environmental pressures, shaped a hardy landrace breed uniquely adapted to the Southeastern United States. Today, Gulf Coast Native sheep remain known for valuable performance characteristics such as parasite resistance, strong maternal instincts, and adaptability in low-input sheep production systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many modern sheep breeds, Gulf Coast sheep lack wool on the belly and legs, helping their bodies cool down faster. 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It is a particularly good choice for socks, sweaters, colorwork, and everyday textiles that benefit from wool's natural spring and strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• 100% Louisiana-grown Gulf Coast Native wool from a registered flock\u003cbr\u003e• Sport weight yarn\u003cbr\u003e• Approximately 340 yards per skein\u003cbr\u003e• Available in natural white and natural brown (undyed)\u003cbr\u003e• Squishy, bouncy texture with excellent elasticity\u003cbr\u003e• Medium-soft feel suitable for garments and accessories\u003cbr\u003e• Ideal for knitting, crochet, weaving, colorwork, machine knitting, and more\u003cbr\u003e• Produced from a rare breed with well-documented resistance to parasites and the humidity of the environment\u003cbr\u003e• Supports Louisiana farmers and regional fiber agriculture\u003cbr\u003e• Helps preserve a heritage breed listed on the Livestock Conservancy's Conservation Priority List\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGulf Coast Native sheep are among the only sheep breeds developed specifically for the humid conditions of the American South. 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