San Luis Valley Worsted Weight Yarns

Grown, milled, and dyed entirely within the state of Colorado

Some Backyard Sky Spring Snow colorway yarns

Sweater knit in San Luis Valley yarn color Dream Sky Blue

The San Luis Valley line of worsted weight yarns is Chelle Colorado’s first custom-spun yarn: grown, milled, and dyed entirely within the state of Colorado. Named for the area where the Merino sheep for this yarn are raised (and where a branch of Michelle’s family has its roots), this yarn is cleansed with gentle detergents and dyed with vinegar-fixed professional dyes. This wool has not been exposed to the chemicals that dissolve vegetable matter. All these processes make a springy, soft 2-ply yarn, dyed in tonals and analogous colors to make your lace and cable patterns stand out, with a low carbon footprint for a textile. 3.2 oz/92g, 170 yds/155m. Knitting: size 7 – 9 needle, 16 – 20 sts/4in.

Free pattern ($5.00 value) with any purchase of 3 or more skeins: Logan’s Hat

An easy colorwork hat pattern! Blocked project fits up to a 22-inch circumference head; directions are included to alter the size to any circumference you need. The colorwork is positioned so that the flipped-up brim doesn’t hide your colorwork knitting. Worked up in super-soft San Luis Valley worsted weight yarns, this quick-knit hat will make a lovely gift. Pattern will be automatically shipped with purchase; no need to add to cart.