Collection: Stag Super Savers

Beautiful fibre, same hand dyed care but with up to £12 saved per skein? I'll explain...

Stag Super Savers is a collection consisting of a range of colourways but on one base. Offered in DK and 4ply this is ethically sourced, sustainable, 100% Peruvian Highland Wool. The farmers local to the mill are getting fairly paid for fleeces but their costs are not as high as the ones faced by UK producers. The fleece provides an extra income stream from the sheep that would otherwise not exist. This is a happy departure from my usual UK sourced stance because this benefits not only those farmers but as this is more affordable for me I can pass that saving on and make it more affordable for you. 

Don't make the mistake of thinking this wool is in any way a poor relation though. Not by any means. The sheep are Corriedale/Merino crosses and this wool feels very much like pure Corridale but with an added touch of fineness from the Merino. This is an untreated, so non-superwash, wool which gives this yarn all the benefits of using Corriedale which, as you may know, is incredibly popular with knitters, crocheters, spinners and felters.

This yarn is next to skin wearable for me but may not be for everyone as a 27 micron weight, however it makes the most fantastic outerwear - jumpers, cardigans, hats, socks, gloves - it has a 'grippiness' that means it makes the most stunning colourwork and stays where you put it making it an exemplary weaving yarn (the reason I first trialled this for myself) it has the most delightful firm bounce in hand meaning wonderful springy garments and has a strength and longevity we often have to compromise on a little in the finer, shorter, more delicate, fibres. 

All that to say - this is still very much a luxury wool product, one that gives you a wealth of crafting opportunity and is as worthy of it's place here as Black Stag's Yak, Alpaca or Silk fibres. I really recommend you try it. My price can't be beaten & you get a wonderful wool, why not give it a go?

 

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