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We offer a single-ply, sport/DK weight yarn in two beautiful colors: Brown/Black (dark charcoal with a hint of brown) and Warm Gray (a natural oatmeal shade), available in 4-ounce skeins and variable-weight cones. This yarn is wonderful for both knitting and weaving, as the natural sturdiness of the Navajo-Churro wool is blended with fiber from our own guard llamas for added softness. It also felts beautifully for creating knit-and-felted items such as jackets, slippers, and bags.
We use environmentally safe methods to produce our products. All of our wool is washed using non-toxic, biodegradable detergent. At Green Mountain Spinnery the cleaned fleece is transformed into yarn, with only 100% vegetable oil used in the spinning process.
Yardage and Gauge:
Brown/Black = 256 yards / 4 oz. skein (1024 yards / pound), 14 wraps-per-inch
Warm Gray = 274 yards / 4 oz. skein (1096 yards / pound), 15 wraps-per-inch
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Brown/Black |
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Roving by the Ounce
For those who enjoy felting and hand-spinning we offer 100% Navajo-Churro wool that is washed, carded, and ready for your use. Each fleece is processed individually at Boulder Meadow Farm. All colors are natural and some fleeces have varying shades throughout due to color patterns on the sheep. You can purchase small quantities for craft projects and larger amounts for spinning yarn for knitted or woven items. Default amount when adding to cart is one (1) ounce. You can change quantities in the cart.
Click on images below to view more detail.
| Black — $1.75 per ounce. Click "Add to Cart" to update quantity. | ||
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True, saturated color — a difficult shade to find, as most black sheep fade to gray or brown with age. |
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| Dark Brown — $1.75 per ounce. Click "Add to Cart" to update quantity. | ||
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A mottled yet saturated brown with some black and a few light fibers. |
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| Cinnamon — $1.75 per ounce. Click "Add to Cart" to update quantity. | ||
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A gorgeous reddish brown, reminiscent of spice. |
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| Tawny Gray — $1.75 per ounce. Click "Add to Cart" to update quantity. | ||
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A multicolored fleece with creme, gray and light brown fibers. |
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| Dark Gray — $1.75 per ounce. Click "Add to Cart" to update quantity. | ||
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Charcoal with silver swirls of fiber. |
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| Light Gray — $1.75 per ounce. Click "Add to Cart" to update quantity. | ||
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A mixture of storm, silver, and white fibers. |
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Fleece (in the Grease)
For customers who enjoy the process of washing and carding wool, we offer skirted whole fleeces seasonally. Prices vary from $25-$40 depending on the size and color. We shear twice per year, in October and March. Contact us for availability or to reserve a fleece at the next shearing.
“A Gift From Talking God: The Story of the Navajo-Churro” DVD
Click video above to view 30-second excerpt.
To Navajo people of the American Southwest, “sheep is life.” The Navajo-Churro sheep is the original domestic breed that sustained the Navajo, Pueblo and Hispanic people for nearly 400 years, on the verge of extinction a generation ago, the Navajo-Churro is making a comeback for the Navajo. This breed has been recognized by the Slow Food Foundation for Biodiversity. This 30-minute film offers a portrait of the rarely seen traditional Navajo lifestyle.
Half of all proceeds from this purchase go to Slow Food USA.
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$14.99
Shipping cost is included for this item. Choose “Farm Pick-Up” at checkout when ordering the DVD as a single item. |
