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Frog Tree Yarns
Products We Carry:
Alpaca Sportweight, Pediboo
There’s something really good about the way Frog Tree Yarn’s alpaca and wool-bamboo blends can make you feel. They’re soft and warm, and they come in an enticing array of fashionable colors at fair prices. But when you dig a little deeper you’ll find that knitting with yarns from a company that has a heart–can make you feel great.
Frog Tree Yarns is a not-for-profit family-run business, established to help struggling artisans in Bolivia and Peru support themselves with their craft. The owners take no payment for their work, and contribute profits to provide educational opportunities to those who might not be able to afford them.
Frog Tree Pediboo is superwash blend of wool and bamboo. It was originally designed for socks, but the spectacular stitch definition, drape and sheen make it ideal for sweaters and shawls as well. Try it in Dahlia. Because of its softness and washability, Pediboo is also a favorite for baby items.
Alpaca yarn is usually delicate and drapey, but because of its twist, Frog Tree Alpaca Sportweight has elasticity and wears without pilling. It is a favorite for stranded colorwork. Try it in these mittens from Knitty.com
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String Theory Yarn Company is committed to the idea that yarn should not only look beautiful, it should be borne out of a beautiful idea.
Our shelves are brimming with nature’s warmest, finest and softest fibers. You’ll find earth friendly cotton and minimally processed wools. You’ll also find yarns that provide income and education to poverty stricken communities around the world. And beautifully hand-dyed artisan yarns in a variety of weights and fibers. So if you’re looking for yarns that will make you feel good–inside and out–you’ve come to the right place.
Artisan Hand-Painted Yarn:
Depending on how well the artisan is able to keep up with demand, we may have any of the following in stock:
Abstract Fibers: Matisse, Alto, MightySock
Lorna’s Laces: Shepherd Worsted, Solemate
Madelinetosh: Tosh Merino Light, Tosh DK
Malabrigo: Sock, Rasta, Rios, Arroyo, Lace
Misti Alpaca: Babymeboo, Handpaint Chunky, Sock, Pima Silk DK
Miss Babs: Yowza, Yummy 3 ply
Mountain Colors: Wool Crepe, Winter Silk, River Twist
Pagewood Farms: Glacier Bay
String Theory: Caper Sock, Merino DK
Eco Friendly Yarn:
Blue Sky Alpacas: Organic Cotton Worsted, Skinny Cotton
Imperial Stock Ranch: 2 ply
K1C2: 2nd Time Cotton
Lion Brand: Nature’s Choice Organic Cotton
O-Wool Balance Worsted: Balance Chunky
Misti International: Best of Nature Alpaca Worsted
Rowan Purelife: Revive, Renew
Schoppel-Wolle: Baby Alpaka Naturbelassen, Pur
Spud&Chloe: Sweater, Outer
Tahki: Rio
Zealana: Rimu 4ply, Rimu DK
Fair Trade Yarn:
Be Sweet: Extra Fine, Medium, Boucle, Bamboo
Saves South African women from working in the pineapple fields and supports their local schools
Frog Tree: Sportweight Alpaca, Pediboo
Provides fair wages and educational programs for women and their families in Bolivia
Manos del Uruguay: Clasica, Silk Blend, Lace, Serena
Supports a women’s cooperative in Uruguay
Peace Fleece: Worsted
Contributes to conflict resolution in the Middle East
Natural Fibers:
Berroco: Blackstone Tweed, Seduce
Blue Sky Alpacas: Alpaca Silk
Cascade: Alpaca Lace, Fixation, Sierra, Cascade 220, Kid Seta, Ultra Pima
Classic Elite: Liberty Print, Kumara, Fresco, Vail
Fibre Company: Road to China Light, Terra, Savannah, Acadia
Filatura Di Crosa: Superior, Tempo, Zara,
Kauni: Wool Effektgarn
Misti Alpaca: Chunky
Rowan: Kidsilk Haze, Cocoon, Lima, Felted Tweed, Alpaca Chunky, Panama, Savannah
Shibui: Sock, Silk Cloud
Skacel: Zauberball, Unisono, Blick Fang, Trekking
Stonehedge Fiber Mill: Shepherd’s Wool
And Our favorite Knitting and Crochet Supplies:
Jul hardware, Namaste organizers, Knit Kits, LoLo bars and one of a kind silver shawl pins crafted by local artist Jerry Schurmeier