Yarns & Fibers

colorful yarn At The Recycled Lamb, we stock as many yarns and fibers that we can 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. Our selections change as we find new suppliers but we carry the following brands:

Alpaca with a Twist	Classic Elite	Ancient Treasures Alpaca	Edgemont
Araucania	Ella Rae	Brown Sheep	Ashland Bay
Crystal Palace	Fino	Cascade	Berocco
Fiddlesticks	Fortissima	Debbie Bliss	Dale of Norway
Henry's Attic	Jaggerspun	Harrisville	Fiesta / Ironstone
Lantern Moon	Queensland Collection	Lonesome Stone	Mirasol
Louisa Harding	Lorna's Laces	Misti Alpaca	Noro
Sirdar	Madil	Sublime	Plymouth
Skacel	Mountain Colors	UKI / Supreme	Tahki
Elsebeth Lavold	Katia	On-Line

acres of cone yarns 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!

weaving mill end cones 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 knitters as well as weavers and crocheters. Stop in and see what we have today!

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:

	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.
	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.
	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.
	machine dry	You can dry items giving this symbol by machine. Use a gentler setting than you would for other laundry pieces.
	do not machine dry	Dry projects flat and not by machine.
	bleach	This means you can use chlorine bleach. This is not generally used for most yarns.
	do not bleach	Do not use chlorine bleach.
	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.
	do not press	Don’t use an iron or press yarn that shows this symbol.
	dry clean	You can use all solvents to dry clean. If in doubt, check with your local cleaner.
	do not dry clean	Do not use dry cleaning solvents on projects in yarns that give this symbol.
	dry clean using 'P' solvents	• perchloroethylene • monofluorinetrichloromethane • hydrocarbons