Eco-friendly Yarns

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We make greener knitting easy with our round-up of eco-friendly stockists

Norfolk Yarn

Debbie Bliss Eco Cotton and Eco Baby, Rowan Pure Life British Sheep Breeds Chunky and Rowan Pure Life Renew and Natural Dye Studio Yarns are just a few of the ecofriendly yarns you’ll find at Norfolk Yarn. Other favourites include Manos del Uruguay’s Silk Blend and Wool Clasica, along with a good selection of patterns to choose from. Artesano Alpaca is available in a fantastic range of colours.

Tel: 01603 417001
Web: www.norfolkyarn.co.uk

Laughing Hens

The Laughing Hens is a proud stockist of all the Rowan and Debbie Bliss eco yarns. While the ecological aspect of these yarns is of paramount importance, it is also good to know that excellent pattern support is in place for the yarns, and both Rowan and Debbie Bliss have this in abundance.

Tel: 01829 740903 | Web: www.laughinghens.com

The Little Wool Company

At The Little Wool Company its own Chilla Valley Alpaca Yarns and hand selected fleeces are processed locally. The yarns you’ll find here are not dyed, instead they obtain different colours through blending processes to create natural products that are both beautiful and environmentally safe. Quote KToday10 when you buy to get a 10% discount on your order.

Tel: 01409 221699
Web: www.thelittlewoolcompany.com

The English Alpaca Company

Situated in the Lincolnshire Wolds, The English Alpaca Company produces environmentally-friendly yarns. Its colour range will soon be improved, using an eco-friendly hand dyer, with all income going to the charity A Change of Scene for children - Lincolnshire, which provides disadvantaged children with a tranquil family environment surrounded by nature.

Tel: 01507 568249
Web: theenglishalpacacompany.com

Cornish Wools

Natural, pure, Cornish and ecologically-friendly are just a few of the words you could use to describe Cornish Wools and its fantastic range of Cornish Eco yarns. This company prides itself in working ‘from farm to yarn’ collecting the fleece from the farmer, then overseeing the whole process to produce truly beautiful knitting yarns. ‘Support the farmer – wrap a little bit of Cornwall around you’.

Tel: 01736 711288
Web: www.cornishwools.co.uk

Jamie Possum

For decades, environmentalists have battled the possum, an invasive predator responsible for 70% of New Zealand’s extinctions. Since this company brought possum yarn to Europe in 2006, its customers have understood that not only are they enjoying one of the world’s most luxurious yarns, but they’re also standing with those who work daily to protect this remarkable ecosystem.

Web: www.jamiepossum.com

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