Other organic yarns

Garthenor Organic Pure Wool

100% Wool Knitting Yarns from organic sheep

The following yarns pre-date the organic textile standards and are all that remain from our original range. They are produced from certified organic sheep, but cannot carry the Soil Association symbol. All replacement batches (plus all new yarns) will be fully compliant with the Soil Association Standards for Organic Textiles and will be listed on the Certified Organic Yarns page.

These environmentally friendly natural yarns are produced from sheep which are kept on organic land which is not treated with herbicdes, pesticides or artificial fertilisers.
•Free from G.M.O's and OP dips.
•No harmful chemicals or inputs are used during processing.
•No chemical moth proofing•Natural herbal insect deterrents are used.
•No artificial flame retardents•Naturally flame resistant.
•No conditioners.
•No man-made fibres
•Just pure certified organic wool spun to reflect the nature of the fleece.

Please refer to sample cards for shades of available yarns. All ball bands show a batch number. Please ensure that you buy sufficient of any batch to complete a garment; because of the nature of the yarn, exact shades cannot be repeated.

You may order by e.mail, post or on line via PayPal shopping basket

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Approximate yarn lengths are per ball or skein as indicated

The WPI (Wraps Per Inch) give an indication of yarn thickness

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BREED

BATCH

YARN

WEIGHT

PRICE

SAMPLE

RYELAND
white

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RYW 2

D.K.

Approx. 118m / 128yds per 50g

14 WPI

50g ball

£3.00

SHETLAND
white

SHW 3

D.K.

Approx. 110m / 119yds per 50g

15 WPI

100g skein

£6.00

COTSWOLD
white

COT 2

ARAN

Approx. 68m / 74yds per 50g

12 WPI

50g ball

£3.00

GREY FACED DARTMOOR
white

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GFDA 3

ARAN

Approx. 89m / 96yds per 50g

12 WPI

50g ball

£3.00

JACOB
medium grey

JAMGA 3

ARAN

Approx. 71m / 77yds per 50g

142m /154yds per 100g

10 WPI

50g ball

£3.00

100g skein

£5.75

COLOURED RYELAND
brown/grey

RYC 2

CHUNKY

Approx. 58m / 63yds per 50g

9 WPI

50g

£3.00

2008 SAMPLE CARD

NS/C3

ALL YARNS complete range

NB: only need to order once - this option is also available on other pages

£4.00

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UK MAIL ORDER - VAT @ 17.5% included

For other EU Customers VAT @ 17.5% will be added at checkout

INTERNATIONAL MAIL ORDERS from outside the EU and despatched to an address outside the EU are not subject to UK VAT.

Postage and packing will be added to all orders under £70 (approx. 30p - 45p per 50g ball)

Retail Orders over £70 FREE SHIPPING

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VAT No. (GB) 771 7172 36

Order by e.mail, post or on line. Payment by cheque or PayPal in sterling (GBP)please.