FAQ


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


  • How do I wash items made from this yarn?

    • For best results, hand wash with cool water with wool wash or a gentle dish soap. Dawn dish detergent works well. Lay flat to dry, machine wash/dry at your own risk. Light bleeding of color is normal, and warm water may cause more bleeding.


  • Why does my yarn have bumps in it?

    • For hand spun yarn, minor inconsistencies are to be expected for many reasons, such as human error or certain plying techniques. While it may look concerning, usually these are not visible once the yarn is worked into a project. For commercially spun, hand dyed yarn, this could be due to manufacturer error and allowances. Generally yarn manufacturers have a tolerance for inconsistencies or sections that are cut and tied. If you find any egregious issues with the yarn, please text, email, or message us on social media so we can work to remedy your issue.


  • How do I use / what is a hank?

    • We sell yarn that is wrapped up into hanks. The basic elements of yarn are tension and twist. Hanking the yarn we sell preserves the tension and twist until the yarn is ready to be used. Working yarn directly from the hank is not recommended. We recommend keeping your yarn in its hank until you are ready to use it. Prior to use, we recommend balling your yarn, there are many methods of doing so. Ball winders, nostepinnes, paper towel rolls, and even your hand are all effective methods for balling yarn. Feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns.


  •  Why does my hand dyed fiber seem harder to draft than undyed fiber?

    • There are many ways of dyeing fiber that can lead to different feels when drafting. Due to our current limitations in processing, we cannot card our fibers after dyeing, as the dyeing process slightly misaligns the fibers in the roving. This does not affect the quality of your fiber. To aid the drafting process, we recommend fluffing the fiber out and decompacting it by thinning it width-wise before predrafting your fibers. Splitting the braid in two or more sections length-wise also helps. It is recommended to do both steps for the most ease of use.


  • Why do multiple skeins/braids of the same yarn/roving have color differences?

    • Each skein or braid is dyed by hand. While we use specific formulas and techniques to achieve a certain colorway, each may contain slight variations in color and depth.

  • How do I use the sock blanks?

    • As per manufacturer instructions, socks should be worked directly from the blanks, two socks at a  time. You should not unwind and ball the sock blanks.