Yarns & Fiber
At The Recycled Lamb, we stock as many yarns and fibers as we can possibly fit on the shelves to give you the best selection for your projects! For knitting, weaving, crochet, and spinning fibers, we choose manufacturers from around the world — and locally! — based on the quality of fibers and business practices to provide you with the most exceptional yarns and fibers available.
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Our selections change as we find new suppliers but we usually carry yarns from these wonderful companies:
| Alpaca with a Twist |
Classic Elite |
Ancient
Treasures Alpaca |
Edgemont Yarns |
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| Araucania | Ella Rae | Brown Sheep Company | Ashland Bay |
| Crystal Palace |
Frog Tree Yarns | Cascade | Berocco |
| Pagewood Farms | Done Roving | Debbie Bliss |
Dale of Norway |
| Henry's Attic |
Jaggerspun | Harrisville Designs | Fiesta
/ Ironstone |
| Lantern Moon |
Queensland Collection | Lonesome Stone | Treenway Silks |
| Filatura di Crosa | Sister Sheep | Midnight Moonsong | Noro |
| Sirdar | Bliss Fiber | Zitron | Plymouth |
| Skacel | Mountain Colors | UKI / Supreme | Tahki Stacy Charles |
| Elsebeth Lavold | Katia | On-Line |
From bamboo to wool, cotton to hemp...from cashmere to baby llama and alpaca to silk, you'll find the fiber and yarn you need here at The Recycled Lamb. On our shelves are blends and superwashes, boucle and single-ply, roving and fleece and sock yarn and accents, yarn and fleece for felting, and roving and fleece for spinning, cone yarns and skeins and center pull balls!
We are increasing our selections of organic and pesticide-free fibers as they become available, as well as increasing our stock of domestic and locally-produced fibers. Watch the Ewesletter, our monthly missive containing information on new products available, for updates on our inventory!
Lastly, we have an ever-changing selection of mill-end yarn on cones. These mill ends, from fabric mills around the world, are an exceptional value. Priced by the ounce, these yarns are great for weavers as well as knitters and crocheters. Stop in and see what we have today!
International Yarn Symbols
Here are the international symbols for yarn and fiber care that you will find on most labels, to help you keep your fiber project looking great for years to come:
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hand wash cool |
This symbol is used for yarns that need gentle washing. You should wash your garments in cool water (no higher than 86 degrees F / 30 degrees C noted in the symbol). In most cases these pieces should be dried flat, but look for a machine dry/do not machine dry to accompany this symbol. |
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hand wash |
This symbol is used for yarns that need gentle washing but that won't be damaged if warmer water is used. You should wash your garments in cool or warm water (no higher than 104 degrees noted in the symbol). In most cases these pieces should be dried flat, but look for a machine dry/do not machine dry to accompany this symbol. |
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machine wash |
Garments and projects with this symbol can be washed by machine at a warm temperature. Generally it would be best not to wash your knit or crocheted items at extreme temperature or agitation. |
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machine dry |
You can dry items giving this symbol by machine. Use a gentler setting than you would for other laundry pieces. |
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do not machine dry |
Dry projects flat and not by machine. |
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bleach |
This means you can use chlorine bleach. This is not generally used for most yarns. |
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do not bleach |
Do not use chlorine bleach. |
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press |
You can use an iron to steam a project made from yarn with this symbol. Use common sense and care when steaming any knit or crocheted items. |
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do not press |
Don’t use an iron or press yarn that shows this symbol. |
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dry clean |
You can use all solvents to dry clean. If in doubt, check with your local cleaner. |
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do not dry clean |
Do not use dry cleaning solvents on projects in yarns that give this symbol. |
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dry clean using 'P' solvents |
• perchloroethylene |
