Faro Wool Yarns

Faro Wool Yarn

May 24, 2023

Faro is a single ply 6/1 wool used primarily for decorative weaves like tapestry, wall hangings, pillow tops and upholstery. It is perfect for wall hangings in krokbragd and boundweave. It also works well as the pattern weft in weaves like overshot and monk’s belt. For color blending and thicker projects, multiple plies can be used together. Faro is also strong and smooth enough to be used as warp.

Available on 3.5 oz skeins.  665 yards/skein.  Click on the color swatches below.  Scroll down for more information.

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Touch of Twill Yarn Collection

Touch of Twill Yarn Collection

December 12, 2022

This warm and elegant shawl is designed by Jane Sheetz and featured in the January/February 2023 issue of Handwoven Magazine.  It uses Superfine Merino wool yarn to make one gorgeous shawl.  We have created this yarn collection with the right amounts of all of the yarns to make one shawl as shown in the magazine.

You can purchase the pattern from Handwoven by clicking here.

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Wool Warp

February 1, 2022

This wool warp yarn is wonderful for rugs or tapestry. A tight twist on the single ply and firm twist when plying makes this 100% wool rug warp incredibly strong.  It also has a slight “fuzziness” that provides a wonderful grip for your weft yarns. Made from by JaggerSpun from New Zealand Wool.

Comes on 1 lb cones or by the oz, and is available in Natural White.  If you wish to purchase by the oz, please indicate the number ounces you would like for us to wind onto a cone for you in the quantity selection box.  Scroll down for more information.

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Wonderful Woolly Shawlette Instructions – GreenLine Yarn

November 6, 2020

Here are the instructions to make Warm and Woolly Shawlettes using GreenLine wool yarn.  The instructions show you how to weave these charming Shawlettes to keep the chill off and to brighten up your day.  They have a buttonhole that you create while you are weaving the shawlette.  You can choose the pattern for 1 shawlette woven on a rigid heddle loom, or two shawlettes woven on either a rigid heddle or shaft loom.  You can weave these cozy neck warmers on your Loom in a weekend.

Listen to the Loon! Difficulty level is Beginner (One fish). This project is designed for use on either rigid heddle loom or shaft looms.

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Blackout Kaleidoscope Adventure

Kaleidoscope Adventure Box

July 29, 2020

Kaleidoscope Collection Boxes are ready to ship to you!

Come along with the Lunatics as we roam along our shelves to collect a premium box of “goodies” bursting with color!  This Kaleidoscope Adventure Box contains full cones, tubes or skeins of yarn plus other amazing products!  We have included a set of project instructions in the collection.  We intend for this project to be your muse, or starting point for using the yarns in the box.  And, of course, we added a few other surprises to make things fun!

The Treasure Hunter collections will contain at least 5 different items, and the Thrill Seeker collections contain at least 10 different items.  These items are not samples.  All of the items come directly off our retail shelves.  You never quite know what will be in the box.  That is the adventure part!  We Lunatics want to give your creativity a boost with luscious, fun yarns!

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Kokadjo Yarn

June 12, 2020

We are in LOVE with this yarn!

Kokadjo yarn is a beautiful blend of 90% superwash treated wool and 10% silk. The silk adds a subtle sheen and luster to this yarn. This 4-ply fingering weight yarn has a nice stitch definition and is excellent for lacework, scarves, or shawls. This yarn is very versatile and fun to work with, and it is machine washable!  It is also a great yarn for socks with the silk adding extra durability.

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Zephyr – Wool and Silk Yarn 1 lb Cones

January 31, 2020

This luscious yarn combines the beauty of silk with the warmth of wool to produce a yarn that is lightweight and lustrous.  We currently stock it in 2/18 weight yarn.  All colors are available on 1 lb cones, approximately 5,040 yards per pound.

Is a full pound too much? You can also purchase Zephyr by the ounce HERE!

Please note that you may need to wait 2 weeks for delivery on these 1 lb cones.  Scroll down for more information.

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Superfine Merino Wool Yarn 1 lb Cones

January 31, 2020

Superfine Merino, made from fine Australian wool is a soft, elegant yarn. It has traditional uses in creating garments of the highest quality. It is a true luxury yarn. This yarn will felt when agitated in lukewarm water: this makes it ideal for uses in deflected doubleweave structures! Dry clean or hand wash in cool water and lay flat to dry.  

Is a full pound too much? You can also purchase Merino by the ounce HERE!

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Superfine Merino Wool Yarn by the Ounce

January 31, 2020

Sold by the ounce – one, two, or more ounces at a time. Don’t need a full pound? Then this is exactly what you’ve been waiting for! Each ounce is $11.50.  You tell us how many ounces of each color you would like, and we will wind it just for you!

Superfine Merino, made from fine Australian wool is a soft, elegant yarn. It has traditional uses in creating garments of the highest quality. It is a truly luxurious yarn. This yarn will felt when agitated in lukewarm water: this makes it ideal for uses in deflected double weave structures! Dry clean or hand wash in cool water and lay flat to dry.  

(Still want a full lb (16 oz)? You can get a great deal right HERE!)

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Zephyr – Wool and Silk Yarn by the Ounce

January 23, 2020

By the ounce- one, two or more ounces at a time. Don’t need a full pound? Then this is exactly what you’ve been waiting for!

This luscious yarn combines the beauty of silk with the warmth of wool to produce a yarn that is lightweight and lustrous.  We currently stock it in 2/18 weight yarn. Approximately 315 yards per ounce. (Approximately 5,040 yards per pound)

(Still want a full lb (16 oz)? You can get a great deal right HERE!)

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Advancing Blues Shawl Yarn Collection

January 17, 2020

We have assembled the yarns to make Mary Berent’s Advancing Blues Shawl as shown in Handwoven’s Lookbook:  Loom Theory:  8-shaft Shawl Collection 2019 from Long Thread Media.  We have collected the Zephyr yarns you will need to make the shawl…you will need to purchase the instructions from Long Thread Media. Click Here for the instructions:  Loom Theory: 8-shaft Shawl Collection 2019 from Long Thread Media.  The instructions as written make 1 shawl.  We have assembled the yarn for either 1 or 2 shawls.

Photos by Caleb Dane – Good Folk Photography, courtesy of Long Thread Media.

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Maine Line Wool Yarn

September 20, 2019

The Maine Line is a worsted, 100% medium grade wool yarn.  This wool yarn is fabulous for both scarves and sweaters, and works well either woven or knitted. We have it available online in 3/8  Sport Weight in 50 g skeins.  We are currently expanding this line, and some colors may take 10 days to ship.

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Jaggerspun Merino Collection

September 20, 2019

We’ve put together some of the most popular colors of Jaggerspun Superfine Merino into collections!  And by purchasing the collection, you will save 10% on each cone.

Each of these collections are ready to be a warm and fuzzy scarf, shawl, or anything you can dream of wearing.  The yarn is soft enough to put next to your skin.

2/18 lace weight, approximately 315 yards per 1 oz cone.

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Rhapsody in Grays Bumps in the Night Scarf

Scarves that Go Bump Kit

September 20, 2019

These scarves should be just the beginning of your love affair with things that go bump in the night!  Woven in deflected double weave with soft merino wool and 10/2 mercerized cotton.  Warm enough for a cold winter day and bright and cheerful to elevate your mood! This kit contains enough yarn to weave 2 delightfully textured scarves (approximately 8” x 59” after washing).  The combination of merino wool and mercerized cotton yarns in both warp and weft produce a fabric that has a bumpy 3-dimensional texture.  These scarves look fabulous with a braided or twisted fringe edge, and adding a beaded edge can make these scarves twinkle!

Listen to the Loon! Difficulty level for this kit is Intermediate to Advanced (Two fish). This is a Four or Eight harness kit. 

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