Eco-friendly Yarns

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Help to preserve Mother Nature, with this fantastic selection of companies from Knit Today, each upholding eco-friendly, organic and fair trade policies to help you stay green in 2010...

Our producers set their own prices, learn life changing skills and are empowered to feed and educate their families.

Production methods and materials all give consideration to the environment. This means you get well designed, uniquely beautiful, hand crafted items that make a real difference to any project… and to the lives of the people who make them.

Tel: 01832 274881
Web: www.injabulo.com

The Mirasol Yarn Collection, produced from the fleece of animals tended by communities for generations in the Peruvian highlands, is available at Yarn Box. The philosophy of the Mirasol Project is simple – local communities in Peru are supported through sales of these yarns. By purchasing Mirasol yarn you are supporting the shepherds and their families, ensuring the continuation of this tradition.

Tel: 07791 639896
Web: www.yarnbox.co.uk

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

Tel: 01505 702762
Web: www.jamiepossum.com

Deytheur is a fair trade Internet yarn shop, selling bamboo and organic cotton yarns, recycled sari silk, yak yarn and camel wool, as well as fair trade needle cases, knitting bags, buttons and tape measures.

They are a supplier of Be Sweet, Snow Leopard Trust, Mango Moon, Manos Del Uruguay, Frog Tree, Lantern Moon and Hatti products and are committed to ecologically sound practices and community projects around the world.

Tel: 01234 326131
Web: www.deytheur.co.uk

Enjoy Ray Stitch’s collection of beautiful, natural products. They stock organic and sustainably produced yarns, organic cotton fabrics and free-trade buttons. And what could be more environmentally friendly than making, mending and recycling? They have a great range of books and patterns for inspirational ideas on how to make your own clothes and recycle what you already have. Come and browse!

Tel: 020 8533 0512
Web: www.raystitch.co.uk

Norfolk Yarn

Debbie Bliss’ Eco Cotton, the Mirasol range, including naturally dyed Mirasol S’ampa, and Natural Dye Studio yarns are just a few of the eco-friendly yarns supplied by Norfolk Yarn. Find Manos del Uruguay’s Silk Blend and Wool Clasica, with a good choice of patterns offered. Artesano Alpaca is available in a fantastic range of colours.

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

Cornish Organic Wool is 100% organic, produced, spun and hand dyed in the UK with Soil Association certification at every stage. Each skein can be traced back to its farm of origin. The wool is spun to standard weights, which means you can use it for all your favourite patterns.

Cornish Organic Wool is currently working with numerous fashion designers and expanding their retailers.

Tel: 01736 350905
Web: www.cornishorganicwool.co.uk