Quarry is a chunky brother to Shelter and Loft inspired by roving-style “unspun” yarns, offered in pillowy 100-gram skeins. Quarry has a soft and rustic hand; since Brooklyn Tweed never subjects their wool to harsh chemical scouring, you’ll find the occasional fleck of vegetable matter that remains as evidence of the sheep’s life on the Wyoming rangeland. The yarn’s one-directional twist may cause it to twirl between the needles and the ball while you’re knitting, but the fabric will be well balanced with no biasing. Quarry knits will bloom to become cohesive and supple after a wet blocking. You shouldn’t notice any change in gauge. This yarn loves to cable and beautifully renders all kinds of textural stitch work. Despite its soft structure, it can be worked at looser gauges without loss of integrity to the fabric. It's ideal for sweaters, coats, blankets, and cozy accessories.

The structure of this yarn blends the hues in a slightly striated way, reminding us of geological formations, so we gave each color the name of a mineral or gemstone.

Fibre: 100% Wyoming-grown Targhee-Columbia wool
Gauge: 3 to 3.5 sts = 1"
Recommended Needle: 6mm to 8mm
Yardage: 200yds
Weight: Chunky
Care: Hand wash, lay flat to dry

The distinctive character of Targhee-Columbia wool shines in Shelter, Brooklyn Tweed's versatile medium-weight yarn. Shelter is woolen spun, meaning the fibers remain in a lofty jumble that traps air and offers remarkable warmth and lightness. Its two plies are gently twisted to preserve that buoyant quality, so Shelter is a little more delicate than most commercial yarns. Woolen-spun yarns are also more adaptable in gauge, as they can compress to a dense sport weight or bloom to cohere as a gauzy fabric when worked on large needles.

Shelter has a dry, soft hand and a faintly rustic nature; woolen spinning sometimes results in slightly thinner or thicker sections, and you’ll find the occasional fleck of vegetable matter that proves the wool is never treated with harsh chemicals. Garments knit from Shelter achieve their full beauty after a wet blocking, as each stitch relaxes and bonds with its neighbors to produce an even, light, plush fabric with a halo. You shouldn’t notice any change in gauge.

Shelter is designed to be a workhorse yarn that invites cables, ribbing, textured stitch motifs, open work, plain stockinette and garter stitch. We think it’s ideal for sweaters of every variety, winter accessories, and blankets.

Exclusive to the Shelter yarn line are three marled colorways: Newsprint, the combination of Fossil and Cast Iron; Narwhal, the combination of Sweatshirt and Fossil; and Caribou, the combination of Barn Owl and Fossil.

Fibre:  100% Wyoming-grown Targhee-Columbia wool
Gauge:  4.25 to 5 sts = 1"
Recommended Needle:  4.5mm to 5.5mm
Yardage:  140 yards
Weight:  approx. 50 grams | worsted weight
Care: Hand wash, and lay flat

Small batch tote bags locally handcrafted by Stoney Lake Textiles exclusively for Needles in the Hay!  These 28 inch round bottom bucket totes have been made with all natural materials and the utmost care given to every detail.

Crafted with knitters and crocheters in mind, the Everyday Tote is designed for portability, but still has ample room for yarn, hooks & needles, magazines, and notions with its plentiful interior pockets. The bag stands upright on its flat bottom, and the drawstring opening is easy to adjust for size. Comes with a detachable messenger bag strap.

Each bag features:
Hand-waxed cotton canvas bottom using beeswax and organic soy wax from local Apiculturist Wren Lane Honey
Unbleached cotton canvas fabric liner
Certified organic cotton canvas upper imported from Japan
Cotton webbing straps sourced within Canada
Metal clasps, rings, buckles and rivets.

** Due to the limited nature of this product we will be unable to extend any discounts. Please do not use a promotional code, as we will have to cancel your order **