At Juniper Moon Farm in Virginia, Susan Gibbs spins yarn from her flock of fine wool sheep and Angora goats. In addition, Susan curates a line of thoughtfully sourced yarns featuring fibres from Argentina, Italy, Nepal and Peru.
Yarn
Kelbourne Woolens
By knitters, for knitters, Kelbourne Woolens is for lovers of craft. Founded in 2008, Courtney Kelley and Kate Gagnon Osborn set out to create a line of yarns crafters would reach for again and again.
Lichen and Lace
Hand-dyed in Sackville, N.B., Lichen and Lace yarns are “inspired by the quiet beauty of nature.”
Malabrigo
Beloved for its extreme softness and beautiful range of hand-dyed colours, Malabrigo is a family-run company located in Uruguay and Peru.
Noro
Celebrating the beauty of nature is what Noro yarns are all about. Inspired by the variability of the sea, mountains, flower and trees, the Japanese company excels at showcasing the allure of natural fibres in all the colours of nature.
Universal Yarn
With a broad range of colours and immense softness, Universal Yarn has been offering high-quality yarns for more than a decade.
Ancient Arts Yarns
Ancient Arts Yarn creates artisanal, hand-dyed yarns inspired by nature, art and life. Based in Calgary, their yarn bases are ethically sourced, milled and processed. In a range of stunning colourways, they’re individually hand-dyed using environmentally conscious practices.
Berroco
Spanning six generations, Berroco is a Rhode Island-based company offering a range of yarns from countries including Brazil, France, Italy, Italy and Switzerland.
Borgo de’Pazzi
Borgo de’Pazzi is an Italian yarn producer based in Tuscany. Whether bright or neutral colours, their natural fibre yarn comes in beautiful palettes.
Briggs & Little
Canada’s oldest woollen mill, Briggs & Little has more than 160 years of experience making 100% Canadian wool yarns. Located in York Mills, N.B., they have been producing yarn since the 1800s! Still a family-run business, there are currently three generations of Littles working at the mill.