55 yards size 1 (fingering) weight yarn. 100% Lambswool, hand painted, single spun. This design was created by Renee and Gabrielle, and has inspired an upcoming line of yarns that are intended to carry the essence of great works of art. There are so many techniques in dying, spinning, weaving, knitting, or crocheting; that it becomes a true journey of deep artistic expression. We would love to have you share our journey! We would love to see pictures of what you used this yarn to create, and we will give you a yarn discount on your next order if we choose to use your pictures on our website (with your permission of course). We begin with raw fleece, and there are variations (and occasionally vegetable matter). From the animal in the pasture, to your hands.
"Starry Night" 55 yards fingering 100% lambswool
All of our yarn pricing is standardized. We don't charge for the time or supplies spent hand dying or hand painting (though that feels like one of the most truly artistic parts). We came up with a standardized model that seems to cover everything, and be fair. The formula is below-
cost of fiber (in oz's) + spinning rate (per yard) = cost of yarn
Though most of the fiber comes from our animals, we spend hours washing and preparing it, and raising the animals. We use "fair market value" if we were to buy the raw fiber in roving to determine the "value". The spinning rate is based on a $10 per hour rate... if I was up to speed (I am still a bit slow). The lock spinning rate is significantly more, because it is a real bear to spin and takes at least 3-4 times the amount of time per yard. I don't double the 2-ply rate,though I should, so consider it a 2 ply discount.
If you want to order fiber for your own project, or want something custom made... here is the "key" to our formula
Fiber cost-
- Angora (rabbit)= $10/oz
- Mohair (angora goat)= $5/oz premium fleece, $8/oz perfect locks
- Baby Alpaca $6/oz
- Lambswool or wool $2.50/oz
Spinning cost-
- 1 ply 10 cents per yard = $10/100 yds
- 2 ply $16/100 yards (2 ply discount)
- Lock Spun 30 cents per yard
Please expect natural variations in all our products. We are not a factory, we may package something different one time than another because of what we have available. We do our best to produce the highest possible quality products. This does not mean there will never be a lump in the yarn (because I hit a squib while spinning, though I try to get all those out), or a little vegetable matter, or hand written labels if we were out of printer ink, or recycled packaging for shipping. We are sustainably minded and do our best. If you are really dis-satisfied with a product, please let us know and we will do our best to give store credit or replace the item as needed.