Yarns & Fibres
BC Garn
BC Garn, a family owned Danish yarn company, was founded in 1972 as Væveværkstedet i Barrit. Their initial focus on high-quality weaving yarns has evolved into a line of luxury organic and ecologically minded hand knitting yarns, offered at an affordable and competitive price.
BC Garn is known for quality yarns, and many are certified by the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) - the highest international standard for organic fiber production.
$13.00
$20.
$.80/gr
70% Baby Alpaca 30% Tussah Silk, undyed, Made in Peru
DK / Light worsted
1240 ypp/1133 mpp/2.50 mpg
12 – 18 wpi
Knit: 21 – 24 sts = 4″
Needles: 3.75-4.5 mm (5-7 US)
Crochet: 11 – 14 stitches = 4″
Hook: 4.5- 5.5 mm (7 to I–9 US)
100% Superfine Alpaca, undyed
Lace weight
4960 ypp / 4535 mpp / 10 mpg
36 – 40 wpi
Lace weight yarns are most often knitted or crocheted on larger needles/ hooks to create the lacy patterns. Accordingly, a gauge range is difficult to determine. Always follow the gauge stated in your pattern.
100% Combed Cotton, undyed, made in Peru
Aran weight
790 ypp / 722 mpp / 1.59 mpg 6 – 10 wpi
Knit = 16-20 stitches = 4 inches
Needles: 4.5 – 5.5 mm (7- 9 US)
Crochet = 11 – 14 stitches = 4 inches
Hook: 5.5 – 6.5 mm (I–9 to K–10.5 US)
100% Combed Cotton, undyed, made in Peru
DK weight, 2 ply
1190 ypp 1088 mpp / 2.40 mpg 12 – 18 wpi
Knit: 21 -24 stitches = 4 inches
Needles: 3.75 – 4.5 mm (5 – 7 US)
Crochet: 11 – 14 stitches = 4 inches
Hook: 4.5- 5.5 mm (7 to I–9 US)
$30.
25% Manx Loaghtan Wool / 75% Punta Arenas Wool
200 meters / 220 yards per 100 gram / 3.5 oz skein
gauge: 16 – 20 sts / 4 inches (10 cm) US 6 – 8 or 4.0 – 5.0 mm
Lascaux Worsted is a perfect combination of Old and New Worlds in this mix of Manx Loaghtan Wool (old breed sheep) and Punta Arenas (modern breed). A perfect sweater yarn that keeps you warm and cozy, while still feeling great against your skin.
$31.
80% Superwash Fine Merino 20% Nylon 3 Ply Fingering / Sock
350 meters / 385 yards per 100 gram / 3.5 oz skein
gauge: 27 – 32 sts / 4 inches (10 cm) US 1.5 – 3 or 2.5 – 3.25 mm
50% Superfine Alpaca 50% Wool, undyed, made in Peru
Worsted weight
1000 ypp / 914 mpp / 2.02 mpg 10 – 12 wpi
Knit: 16 – 20 sts = 4″
Needles: 4.5 – 5.5 mm (7-9 US)
Crochet:12-16 sts = 4″
Hook: 8 – 10 mm (H-J US)
51% Cultivated Swiss Spun Silk 49% Merino Wool, undyed
Bulky weight
620 ypp / 566 mpp / 1.25 mpg
7 – 8 wpi
Knit: 12 – 15 sts = 4″
Needles: 5.5- 8 mm (9-11 US)
Crochet: 8 -12 sts = 4″
Hook: 7 mm (K10 ½-L US)
SPECIAL ORDER ONLY
100% Cultivated Silk, undyed, made in Switzerland
DK weight
1240 ypp / 1133 mpp / 2.50 mpg 12 – 18 wpi
Knit: 21 – 24 sts = 4″
Needles: 3.75 – 4.5 mm (5 – 7 US)
Crochet: 11 – 14 sts = 4″
Hook: 4.5- 5.5 mm (7 to I–9 US)
51% Organic Cotton, 49% Rayon of Bamboo, undyed, made in Peru
Worsted, Aran
990 ypp / 905 mpp 2 mpg 10 – 12 wpi
Knit: 16-20 sts = 4″
Needles: 4.5 – 5.5 mm (7- 9 US)
Crochet: 12 -17 sts = 4″
Hook: 5.5 – 6.5 mm (I–9 to K–10 1⁄2 US)
51% Combed Organic Cotton, 49% Rayon of Bamboo, undyed, made in Peru
Fingering
1980 ypp / 1810 mpp / 3.90 mpg, 24 – 30 wpi
Knit: 27-32 sts = 4″
Needles: 2.25 – 3.25 mm (1 -3 US)
Crochet: 21 – 32 sts = 4″
Hook: 2.25 – 3.5 mm ( B1- E4 US)
51% Cultivated Swiss Spun Silk 49% Rayon of Bamboo, undyed, made in Peru
Worsted, Aran
990 ypp / 905 mpp / 2 mpg
10 – 12 wpi
Knit: 16-20 sts = 4″
Needles: 4.5 – 5.5 mm (7- 9 US)
Crochet:12 -17 sts = 4″
Hook: 5.5 – 6.5 mm (I–9 to K–10 1⁄2 US)
51% Cultivated Silk 49% Rayon of Bamboo, undyed
Sport
1480 ypp / 1353 mpp / 2.98 mpg
18 – 24 wpi
Knit: 23 -26 sts = 4″
Needles: 3.25 – 3.75 mm (3 – 5 US)
Crochet: 16 – 20 sts =4″
Hook: 3.5 – 4.5 mm (E4 – 7 US)
BC Garn
BC Garn, a family owned Danish yarn company, was founded in 1972 as Væveværkstedet i Barrit. Their initial focus on high-quality weaving yarns has evolved into a line of luxury organic and ecologically minded hand knitting yarns, offered at an affordable and competitive price.
BC Garn is known for quality yarns, and many are certified by the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) - the highest international standard for organic fiber production.
$13.00
Material: 100 % Pure Wool Fingering weight
Yardage: 280m/50g
Needle: 2.5 – 3.5 mm
Gauge: 24 = 10 cm
Average Material Consumption for women’s jumper size M: 400g
hand wash or wool setting
BIO SHETLAND is a beautiful soft GOTS certified organic worsted melange wool yarn. Each color has many shades which gives a distinct look to the final product. The yarn is perfect for kids as well as adult garments. Ideal for structured knitting, lace and fair-isle. BIO SHETLAND works well on the loom as well as the knitting machine. Ideal if you love traditional rustic yarns.
GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) focuses on the environment and sustainability in all stages of the manufacturing process. Demands in relation to e.g. the dying process, handling of waste water and energy usage is monitored on an ongoing basis, along with social and work related aspects of the manufacturing process. The final yarn quality is inspected. GOTS is a world acknowledged environmental branding which only certified distributors may use.
$13.00
GOTS certification requires that all stages of the production are ecologically, environmentally, and ethically sustainable from start to finish. The growing conditions, dye processes, waste water treatment, as well as fair and ethical conditions for all workers must meet GOTS standards. GOTS is the only internationally recognized organic certification – and the only one with a social justice component to ensure fair treatment for the people who do the labor to produce your yarns. Kelbourne Woolens is proud to also be a GOTS Certified company.
Semilla Melange is woolen-spun and the first BC Garn yarn to be GOTS certified. Light and airy, soft and lofty, Semilla Melange is a beautiful heather yarn perfect for sweaters. Semilla Melange also felts beautifully.
100% GOTS certified organic wool
191 yards (175 meters) / 50 gm hank
US 6-8 (4-5 mm) / 22 sts x 28 rows = 4” (10 cm)
Handwash cold, lay flat to dry
78% Mohair 13% Wool 9% Nylon, undyed, made in South Africa
Worsted, Aran
990 ypp / 905 mpp / 2 mpg
10 – 12 wpi
Knit: 16-20 sts = 4″
Needles: 4.5 – 5.5 mm (7- 9 US)
Crochet:12 -17 sts = 4″
Hook: 5.5 – 6.5 mm (I–9 to K–10 1⁄2 US)
100% Egyptian Cotton, undyed, made in Italy
Super Bulky, Chunky
175 ypp / 160 mpp
$20.
3 Strand Lopi Yarn. Made from 60% Alpaca/20% Merino/20% Nylon blend. This versatile lopi style yarn is great for kid’s garments, and adult mittens and slippers. Comes in a range of natural and dyed colours, terrific on their own and marvelous in combination. This easy care yarn can be machine washed on gentle in lukewarm water and laid flat to dry.
Approx 90m / 100 grams - Chunky weight
51% Cultivated Silk 49% Merino Wool, made with Swiss Spun Silk, undyed
Fingering weight
1985 ypp / 1815 mpp / 4 mpg
24 – 30 wpi
Knit: 27 – 32 stitches = 4 inches
Needles: 2.25 -3.25 mm (1 – 3 US)
Crochet: 21 – 32 stitches = 4 inches
Hook: 2.25 – 3.50 mm (1B – 4E US)
UNDYED
88% Superwash Merino / 12% copper-embedded nylon sock yarn
1960 ypp / 1792 mpp 395m/ 100 gr
available by the cone or by the gram
100% Cotton, undyed, natural unscoured
Bulky
500 ypp / 457 mpp / 1.01 mpg
less than 8 wpi
Knit: 12- 15 sts = 4″
Needles: 5.5 – 8 mm (9 – 11 US)
Crochet: 8-11 sts = 4″
Hook: 6.5-9 mm (K–10 1⁄2 to M–13 US)
100% Cotton, undyed, natural unscoured
Worsted, Aran
900 y/ 822 mpp / 1.81 mpg
10 – 12 wpi
Knit: 16-20 sts = 4″
Needles: 4.5 – 5.5 mm (7- 9 US)
Crochet:12 -17 sts = 4″
Hook: 5.5 – 6.5 mm (I–9 to K–10 1⁄2 US)
100% Wool, undyed, made in USA
Worsted
1040 ypp / 951 mpp / 2.10 mpg
10 – 12 wpi
Needles: 4.5 – 5.5 mm (7- 9 US)
Crochet:12 -17 sts = 4″
Hook: 5.5 – 6.5 mm (I–9 to K–10 1⁄2 US)
100% Wool, undyed, made in USA
Chunky, quite coarse. good for rugs and other crafts
350 ypp / 320 mpp / .71 mpg
Knit: 6–11 sts = 4”
Needles: 8 mm (11 US) or larger
Crochet: 5 -9 sts = 4″
Hook: 9 mm (M13 US) or larger
100% Wool, undyed, made in USA
Bulky
640 ypp / 585 mpp / 1.29 mpg
less than 8 wpi
Knit: 12- 15 sts = 4″
Needles: 5.5 – 8 mm (9 – 11 US)
Crochet: 8-11 sts = 4″
Hook: 6.5-9 mm (K–10 1⁄2 to M–13 US)
100% Superfine Merino, undyed, made in South Africa
Lace
3470 ypp / 3173 mpp / 7 mpg
36 – 40 wpi
Lace weight yarns are most often knitted or crocheted on larger needles/ hooks to create the lacy patterns.
This yarn is specially designed to felt, with a lofty, loose spin, making it perfect for collapse or resist felting.
$.80/gr
70% Angora Rabbit Hair 30% Lambswool
Sport weight
1650 ypp / 1508 mpp / 3.33 mpg
18-24 wpi
Knit: 23 -26 stitches = 4 inches
Needles: 3.25 – 3.75 mm (3 – 5 US)
Crochet: 16 – 20 stitches = 4 inches
Hook: 3.5 – 4.5 mm (E4 – 7 US)
100% GOTS Certified Fine Organic Merino, undyed,
Bulky
610 ypp / 557 mpp / 1.23 mpg
less than 8 wpi
Knit: 12- 15 sts = 4″
Needles: 5.5 – 8 mm (9 – 11 US)
Crochet: 8-11 sts = 4″
Hook: 6.5-9 mm (K–10 1⁄2 to M–13 US)
70% Baby Alpaca 30% Tussah Silk, undyed, Made in Peru
DK / Light worsted
1240 ypp/1133 mpp/2.50 mpg
12 – 18 wpi
Knit: 21 – 24 sts = 4″
Needles: 3.75-4.5 mm (5-7 US)
Crochet: 11 – 14 stitches = 4″
Hook: 4.5- 5.5 mm (7 to
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DK
100% Superfine Alpaca, undyed
Lace weight
4960 ypp / 4535 mpp / 10 mpg
36 – 40 wpi
Lace weight yarns are most often knitted or crocheted on larger needles/ hooks to create the lacy patterns. Accordingly, a gauge range is difficult to de
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Lace
100% Combed Cotton, undyed, made in Peru
Aran weight
790 ypp / 722 mpp / 1.59 mpg 6 – 10 wpi
Knit = 16-20 stitches = 4 inches
Needles: 4.5 – 5.5 mm (7- 9 US)
Crochet = 11 – 14 stitches = 4 inches
Hook: 5.5 – 6.5 mm
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Aran
100% Combed Cotton, undyed, made in Peru
DK weight, 2 ply
1190 ypp 1088 mpp / 2.40 mpg 12 – 18 wpi
Knit: 21 -24 stitches = 4 inches
Needles: 3.75 – 4.5 mm (5 – 7 US)
Crochet: 11 – 14 stitches = 4 inches
Hook: 4.5- 5.5 mm
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DK
25% Manx Loaghtan Wool / 75% Punta Arenas Wool
200 meters / 220 yards per 100 gram / 3.5 oz skein
gauge: 16 – 20 sts / 4 inches (10 cm) US 6 – 8 or 4.0 – 5.0 mm
Lascaux Worsted is a perfect combination of Old and New Worlds in this mi
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Worsted
$30.
80% Superwash Fine Merino 20% Nylon 3 Ply Fingering / Sock
350 meters / 385 yards per 100 gram / 3.5 oz skein
gauge: 27 – 32 sts / 4 inches (10 cm) US 1.5 – 3 or 2.5 – 3.25 mm
Weight
Fingering
$31.
50% Superfine Alpaca 50% Wool, undyed, made in Peru
Worsted weight
1000 ypp / 914 mpp / 2.02 mpg 10 – 12 wpi
Knit: 16 – 20 sts = 4″
Needles: 4.5 – 5.5 mm (7-9 US)
Crochet:12-16 sts = 4″
Hook: 8 – 10 mm (H-J US)
Weight
Worsted
51% Cultivated Swiss Spun Silk 49% Merino Wool, undyed
Bulky weight
620 ypp / 566 mpp / 1.25 mpg
7 – 8 wpi
Knit: 12 – 15 sts = 4″
Needles: 5.5- 8 mm (9-11 US)
Crochet: 8 -12 sts = 4″
Hook: 7 mm (K10 ½-L US)
SPECIAL ORDER O
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Bulky
100% Cultivated Silk, undyed, made in Switzerland
DK weight
1240 ypp / 1133 mpp / 2.50 mpg 12 – 18 wpi
Knit: 21 – 24 sts = 4″
Needles: 3.75 – 4.5 mm (5 – 7 US)
Crochet: 11 – 14 sts = 4″
Hook: 4.5- 5.5 mm (7 to I–9
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DK
51% Organic Cotton, 49% Rayon of Bamboo, undyed, made in Peru
Worsted, Aran
990 ypp / 905 mpp 2 mpg 10 – 12 wpi
Knit: 16-20 sts = 4″
Needles: 4.5 – 5.5 mm (7- 9 US)
Crochet: 12 -17 sts = 4″
Hook: 5.5 – 6.5 mm (I–9
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Aran,Worsted
51% Combed Organic Cotton, 49% Rayon of Bamboo, undyed, made in Peru
Fingering
1980 ypp / 1810 mpp / 3.90 mpg, 24 – 30 wpi
Knit: 27-32 sts = 4″
Needles: 2.25 – 3.25 mm (1 -3 US)
Crochet: 21 – 32 sts = 4″
Hook: 2.25 – 3.5 mm
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Fingering
51% Cultivated Swiss Spun Silk 49% Rayon of Bamboo, undyed, made in Peru
Worsted, Aran
990 ypp / 905 mpp / 2 mpg
10 – 12 wpi
Knit: 16-20 sts = 4″
Needles: 4.5 – 5.5 mm (7- 9 US)
Crochet:12 -17 sts = 4″
Hook: 5.5 – 6.5 mm (I
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Aran,Worsted
51% Cultivated Silk 49% Rayon of Bamboo, undyed
Sport
1480 ypp / 1353 mpp / 2.98 mpg
18 – 24 wpi
Knit: 23 -26 sts = 4″
Needles: 3.25 – 3.75 mm (3 – 5 US)
Crochet: 16 – 20 sts =4″
Hook: 3.5 – 4.5 mm (E4 – 7 US)
Weight
Sport
BC Garn
BC Garn, a family owned Danish yarn company, was founded in 1972 as Væveværkstedet i Barrit. Their initial focus on high-quality weaving yarns has evolved into a line of luxury organic and ecologically minded hand knitting yarns, offered at an affordable and competitive price.
BC Garn is known for quality yarns, and many are certified by the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) - the highest international standard for organic fiber production.
Material: 100 % Pure Wool Fingering weight
Yardage: 280m/50g
Needle: 2.5 – 3.5 mm
Gauge: 24 = 10 cm
Average Material Consumption for women’s jumper size M: 400g
hand wash or wool setting
BIO SHETLAND is a beautiful soft GOTS certifi
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Fingering
Spinning / Weaving / Batts
Weaving
$13.00
GOTS certification requires that all stages of the production are ecologically, environmentally, and ethically sustainable from start to finish. The growing conditions, dye processes, waste water treatment, as well as fair and ethical co
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Weight
Worsted
$13.00
78% Mohair 13% Wool 9% Nylon, undyed, made in South Africa
Worsted, Aran
990 ypp / 905 mpp / 2 mpg
10 – 12 wpi
Knit: 16-20 sts = 4″
Needles: 4.5 – 5.5 mm (7- 9 US)
Crochet:12 -17 sts = 4″
Hook: 5.5 – 6.5 mm (I–9 to K–
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Aran,Worsted
100% Egyptian Cotton, undyed, made in Italy
Super Bulky, Chunky
175 ypp / 160 mpp
Weight
Chunky,Super Bulky
3 Strand Lopi Yarn. Made from 60% Alpaca/20% Merino/20% Nylon blend. This versatile lopi style yarn is great for kid’s garments, and adult mittens and slippers. Comes in a range of natural and dyed colours, terrific on their own and m
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Weight
Chunky
$20.
51% Cultivated Silk 49% Merino Wool, made with Swiss Spun Silk, undyed
Fingering weight
1985 ypp / 1815 mpp / 4 mpg
24 – 30 wpi
Knit: 27 – 32 stitches = 4 inches
Needles: 2.25 -3.25 mm (1 – 3 US)
Crochet: 21 – 32 stitches =
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Fingering
UNDYED
88% Superwash Merino / 12% copper-embedded nylon sock yarn
1960 ypp / 1792 mpp 395m/ 100 gr
available by the cone or by the gram
Weight
Fingering
100% Cotton, undyed, natural unscoured
Bulky
500 ypp / 457 mpp / 1.01 mpg
less than 8 wpi
Knit: 12- 15 sts = 4″
Needles: 5.5 – 8 mm (9 – 11 US)
Crochet: 8-11 sts = 4″
Hook: 6.5-9 mm (K–10 1⁄2 to M–13 US)
Weight
Bulky
100% Cotton, undyed, natural unscoured
Worsted, Aran
900 y/ 822 mpp / 1.81 mpg
10 – 12 wpi
Knit: 16-20 sts = 4″
Needles: 4.5 – 5.5 mm (7- 9 US)
Crochet:12 -17 sts = 4″
Hook: 5.5 – 6.5 mm (I–9 to K–10 1⁄2 US)
Weight
Aran,Worsted
100% Wool, undyed, made in USA
Worsted
1040 ypp / 951 mpp / 2.10 mpg
10 – 12 wpi
Needles: 4.5 – 5.5 mm (7- 9 US)
Crochet:12 -17 sts = 4″
Hook: 5.5 – 6.5 mm (I–9 to K–10 1⁄2 US)
Weight
Worsted
100% Wool, undyed, made in USA
Chunky, quite coarse. good for rugs and other crafts
350 ypp / 320 mpp / .71 mpg
Knit: 6–11 sts = 4”
Needles: 8 mm (11 US) or larger
Crochet: 5 -9 sts = 4″
Hook: 9 mm (M13 US) or larger
Weight
Chunky
100% Wool, undyed, made in USA
Bulky
640 ypp / 585 mpp / 1.29 mpg
less than 8 wpi
Knit: 12- 15 sts = 4″
Needles: 5.5 – 8 mm (9 – 11 US)
Crochet: 8-11 sts = 4″
Hook: 6.5-9 mm (K–10 1⁄2 to M–13 US)
Weight
Bulky
100% Cultivated Silk 13 µ Combed Top
$0.21 /gr $5.25 / oz
Weight
Top
Spinning / Weaving / Batts
Spinning
100% Superfine Merino, undyed, made in South Africa
Lace
3470 ypp / 3173 mpp / 7 mpg
36 – 40 wpi
Lace weight yarns are most often knitted or crocheted on larger needles/ hooks to create the lacy patterns.
This yarn is specially designed t
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Lace
70% Angora Rabbit Hair 30% Lambswool
Sport weight
1650 ypp / 1508 mpp / 3.33 mpg
18-24 wpi
Knit: 23 -26 stitches = 4 inches
Needles: 3.25 – 3.75 mm (3 – 5 US)
Crochet: 16 – 20 stitches = 4 inches
Hook: 3.5 – 4.5 mm (E4 –
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Sport
$.80/gr
100% GOTS Certified Fine Organic Merino, undyed,
Bulky
610 ypp / 557 mpp / 1.23 mpg
less than 8 wpi
Knit: 12- 15 sts = 4″
Needles: 5.5 – 8 mm (9 – 11 US)
Crochet: 8-11 sts = 4″
Hook: 6.5-9 mm (K–10 1⁄2 to M–13 US)
Weight
Bulky