3 plump plies combine to produce our Aran yarn, Number 4.
This yarn has been carefully designed to let each individual breed be the champion. Individually spun to reflect each fibres’ unique characterstics, Number 4 is versatile and varied in its uses.
Softer yarns such as Chalk, Dunnock and Soot shine in warm cardigans, hats and mitts, and crunchier yarns like Granite and Peppercorn are perfectly suited to harder wearing outerwear.
Aran/Worsted Weight
60-80 metres / 66-87 yards
50 grams / 1.76 ounces
100% Organic Breed Specific Wool
3 plump plies combine to produce our Aran yarn, Number 4.
This yarn has been carefully designed to let each individual breed be the champion. Individually spun to reflect each fibres’ unique characterstics, Number 4 is versatile and varied in its uses.
Softer yarns such as Chalk, Dunnock and Soot shine in warm cardigans, hats and mitts, and crunchier yarns like Granite and Peppercorn are perfectly suited to harder wearing outerwear.
Aran/Worsted Weight
60-80 metres / 66-87 yards
50 grams / 1.76 ounces
100% Organic Breed Specific Wool
Hand started, hand finished. The key to a great yarn is attention to detail. Here's how we do it..
From sheep to skein, Number 4 only has two things added - a gentle detergent, and a light spinning oil.
Both of these are washed out in the final rinse, so these yarns are about as pure as they come.
For us, there's simply no better reflection of the landscape that surrounds us than pure organic wool.
Each shade within Number 4 is spun individually, so has its own story.
Discover the origins and journey of each below.
If the order gets to us before midday, we dispatch the very same day
Quick delivery, and free over £99 worldwide, or just £49 in the UK
To keep your knits in top condition, we recommend a warm hand wash (about 30°C / 85°F)
Use a small amount of your favourite gentle wool wash
Lay flat to dry on a clean towel
For every skein of yarn we produce, we offset about twice the carbon footprint through sustainable, ethical initiatives, as well as responsible farming practices here at Garthenor.
We also offset our own footprint - things like travelling to shows, electricity usage and heating.
When paired with uncompromising animal welfare, traceability and organic certification throughout, we're confident of doing our bit to help the planet.