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Punk Skunk Twins 2009
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Elvincraft (or) Ceaird Sithean
Natural yarns from our own rare breed Sheep and Mohair producing Goats
Raised on our croft on the Isle of Skye
Popular with Knitters and Weavers
and for crochet and felting
Natural colours or hand dyed by me!
Other natural yarns from UK producers/breeders
We use no organophosphates or other such nasty dips or chemicals on our animals. They have free range of the wild hills and woodland as well as the shelter of the croft.
I live far far far away from the nearest Post Office. Even so I try to get your items posted quick as possible and I do not include mileage in with p&p charges.If at all possible I combine multi-purchase in postal charges.
In Photos I try to achieve an overall general impression of the item. On multi-coloured items it can be difficult as getting one colour exact can often dull or differ another. Colours also vary on different computers. I describe the colours in the item description.Please remember that the photo is a representation.
If you are unhappy with the colour please return the (unused) yarn for a refund
Need more?
Let me know and I'll dye more skeins the colourway you like
Hello Folks
I no idea when I started this that I was on the road to meeting so many really lovely people. You are much more then just customers to me
I want to thank everyone for their lovely comments and support.
Your encouragement has been a help far more then my words can say
Autumn is coming too fast!
All the sheep are clipped (By hand By me) and the fleeces have been sent to various Mills to be spun with mohair from My goats and other mohair producers in the country
I have a lot of distractions with looking after the animals and maintaining the Croft so please excuse any delay in reply and sending emails. I will continue to endeavour to get your yarns dyed dried and delivered as soon as possible.
Please dont hesitate in contacting me with any question, requests or concerns and I will reply at the first opportunity
Trouble at the Mill
A new small Mill from North Ronaldsay in the Orkney Isle are spinning most of our yarns for us and do a wonderful job. I hope to have more of our mohair/ N.Ronaldsay Yarn back from them soon.
I have also sent all my sheep fleeces to be spun by the Natural Fibre co. in Cornwall with around 50% Young Goat mohair. It should be ready by the end of October(crossing Fingers In the meantime I will continue to source yarns mostly from small Uk producers and mills
I still have small amount of our Home-grown yarns available and if you would like some please contact me
ELVINCRAFT'S FINE SHETLAND/MOHAIR YARN
From our own animals as well as fine Shetland from the Shetland Islands and fine Mohair from a top breeder in Wales.Knit as 4ply but is happy with larger needles as the mohair fluffs out with working
This yarn is springy and fluffy but not hairy
Wonderfull for shawls and socks
New Ronaldsay yarn (2ply Shetland jumper type)
This is beautiful yarn from a New Mill that has started up on North Ronaldsay in the Shetland isles were these sheep have originated. The sheep have adapt to a diet high in seaweed which gives very special quality to thier fleece
Along with our own yarn we are also selling
Dk BlueFaced Leceister Yarn
Bluefaced Leicester 4ply /sock
This yarn has not been bleeched but only washed by the mill that supplies it.Its very soft with a lovely lustre. I then hand dye it for sale to you
Wensleydale DK (curly)Yarn
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Soft and silky.This yarn has a natural crimp to it and wonderfull sheen
Wensleydale (curly)4ply /Sock type
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This yarn is now out of Stock but I hope to find more available soon
Sightly thicker then 4ply but seems to past all the test for sock knitters. It has all the wonderful silky shiny qualities characteristic of Wensleydale wool.
Wensleydale Lace
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British white 4ply sock yarn
Merino light Dk
Merino 4ply sock yarn
Merino Lace
Merino type yarn that is very very soft
Merino/Silk lace 800m per 100g
Merino/Silk Lace 1200m per 100g
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Aran, kid mohair, chunky,novelty yarns and many other yarns as available
Please enquire as I always have a variety in stock
Im always on the look out for other quality natural fibre yarns and fleeces preferably from U.K breeders and small suppliers.
I try to stick with types of yarn from specific breeds animals that I have had in the past or still have now.When you hand shear your own animals for years, and work further with the fibre you learn alot about it.
I have learned and aim for what would be a joy to work with for hours and hours at your choosen craft
I look for that for you and try to pass on good prices so everyone can enjoy working with natural fibre yarns
I have been running my yarn/croft business since the early eighties. I hand shear as well as care for my own animals personally. They come when I call them and follow me around!
Most of my fleeces are sent to small woollen mills to be spun to my specifications and sent back to me. Some I sell on as is and much of it I dye using my owns tecniques developed through the years. Mostly rainbow,variagated and random dyed and handpainted,often a mixture of techniques at one time
Some helpfull hints
Its possible to use larger needles with the mohair yarns, say 4mm to 6mm as it fluffs out as you knit
For a more even effect when knitting with variagated dyed yarn try making one ball each from two or three different skeins. Knit one or two rows from each ball
Not enough of the colour you want? Let me know, I can dye more for you and usually get fairly close to a good match.
If you dont like it return for a full item refund!
Contact Address:
Ceaird Sithean / Elvincraft
Craobh nan Ubhal
Ach na Cloiche, Sleite
Isle oF Skye, Scotland
IV46 8SB
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