THIRTEEN MILE LAMB & WOOL COMPANY
Yarn
YARN:
Our yarns include a range of undyed colors from our natural-colored flock, along with a set of plant-dyed tones overdyed on the natural heathers. We've also added some alpaca-wool blend yarns, the result of collaboration with Alpacas of Montana, producers of high quality alpaca fiber that live at the end of the Bridger Range, the mountains behind our place. All of our spinning is done on the semi-worsted system. That means that the wool is pin-drafted after carding, before spinning. This partial combing step creates a smoother, stronger yarn than the 'woolen system' in which yarns are spun directly from roving off the carder. The pin-drafting allows short fibers to drop out (making yarns that are less prone to pilling), and enhances the natural luster of the wool, while still retaining loft. That pin-drafting, along with the mild washing, natural dyes, lustrous fiber and organic management are what give this Montana-made yarn is its special value.
Since computer screens can't do full justice to the colors and textures of natural fibers, we encourage you to feel the yarns for yourself and purchase at one of the independent yarn shops that carry our basic yarns. You can also order a sample card and yarns directly from us, and or ask your local yarn store to carry our yarns. The cost of the sample card will be deducted from your first yarn order. Our basic yarns are available in sportweight, worsted weight, and bulky styles in the first 8 natural and 12 dyed colors listed here. Below that is our selection of special lots available only on our website and at the mill; this includes a variety of special color lots, mill ends, trial spins, unique fiber batches, etc. Quantities may be limited -- feel free to call or email for inventory information.
Please call or email to ask about special orders and/or wholesale yarn accounts.
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We use a mix of plant extracts overdyed on natural heathers to create a suite of earth tones*. Our standard colors are overdyed on both light and dark gray yarns, creating paired hues for each dye batch. The special lots include other dyes and base yarns. |
* Please note: some of the yarns have plant names because that's what seems to describe their color best, but the colors names are NOT the same as the dye plants used to make the colors.
YARN SAMPLE CARD; $4.00 (The cost of a sample card will be deducted from your first yarn order.) |
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STANDARD THIRTEEN MILE YARNS - 8 NATURAL AND 12 PLANT-DYED COLORS: 100 g skeins; cones available on request. When you place your order, please specify sport, worsted, or bulky weight. These are 300-350, 200-250, and 100-150 yards per skein, respectively. We do not have stock of all colors and all weights on hand all the time, but as soon as you place an order we can let you know whether we can ship immediately, or if not, how long it will take to fill your order. Yarns are 2-ply unless noted otherwise.
NATURAL (UNDYED) COLORS:
DARK CHOCOLATE $16.20/100g skein |
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DARK VARIEGATED $16.20/100g skein |
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BROWN HEATHER $16.20/100g skein |
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WHITE $16.20/100g skein |
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PLANT-DYE COLORS:
MUSTARD - overdye on light gray $22.95/100g skein |
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MUSTARD LEAF - overdye on gray $22.95/100g skein |
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HAWKWEED - overdye on light gray $22.95/100g skein |
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HAWKWEED EDGE - overdye on gray $22.95/100g skein |
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PLUM - overdye on light gray $22.95/100g skein |
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RIPE PLUM - overdye on gray $22.95/100g skein |
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Blueberry - overdye on light gray $22.95/100g skein |
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Fall Blueberry - overdye on gray $22.95/100g skein |
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MOSS - overdye on light gray $22.95/100g skein |
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DEEP MOSS - overdye on gray $22.95/100g skein |
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EDDINGTON RED (after a barn door) $22.95/100g skein |
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DEEP EDDINGTON $22.95/100g skein |
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ALPACA-WOOL BLEND YARNS - These natural-colored alpaca/wool (75%/25%) blends are now available in sport (3 ply) and fingering (2 ply) weights. James and Sarah Budd began a seedstock herd at Alpacas of Montana in the hills outside Bozeman, selecting for premium fiber from the beginning. This all-Montana-made collaboration combines the extremely soft, unique alpaca colors with the wonderful elasticity of wool. We can also supply roving, batts and felt with alpaca-wool blends.
SAND $16.00 / 50g skein |
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MOCHA $16.00 / 50g skein |
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COAL $16.00 / 50g skein |
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SPECIAL LOTS - THIRTEEN MILE YARNS - Available only via the website or at the mill. These are also in 100g skeins unless specified otherwise. Weights as noted with each photo. See sale yarns below.
INDIGO indigo on white; $12.75/skein, Sport weight |
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