About Blue Thistle
Blue Thistle Fibers is a small-batch, naturally dyed fiber company based in the mountains of West Virginia. We hand-dye protein and cellulose fibers, including fabrics, yarns, knitwear, and processed wool products using natural dyes. We grow dye flowers and forage dye materials from our 3-acre urban farm and also source raw materials from our growing network of small farms and specialty producers.
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Cream Worsted
$25.00
Cream Worsted
$25.00Brown Colorway: Cream. 219 yards / 200 meters. 100 grams
Cream 4-Ply Worsted yarn is certified mulesing-free SW 100% Merino wool and quickly works up into hats and sweaters everyone will love to wear. A durable yarn that holds up to washing and wearing.
Care Instructions: Hand washย using mild detergent. Do not bleach. Dry flat away from direct sunlight.
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Champagne Aran
$25.00
Champagne Aran
$25.00Brown Colorway: Champagne. 219 y/200 m/ 100g. Non-Superwash
Champagne Aran 21.5 mic 4-ply yarn is non-superwash naturally dyed with sustainably harvested/foraged dye material from plants, minerals, roots, trees, and other organic materials. Blue Thistle Fiberโs 4-ply Aran yarn is certified mulesing-free SW 100% Merino wool and quickly works up into hats and sweaters everyone will love to wear. A durable yarn that holds up to washing and wearing. Care: Hand wash in cold water. No Bleach. Dry away from Sunlight.
While our team hand-dyes each skein with the utmost care, natural dyes results can vary based on plant materials and fibers. Please wash before using, as naturally dyed fibers can run the first few washings. Please be aware that variations in color and appearance may vary from the display image.
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Variegated Tan Aran
$25.00
Variegated Tan Aran
$25.00Brown Colorway: Variegated Tan. 219 y/200 m/ 100g. Non-Superwash
Variegated Tan Aran 21.5 mic 4-ply yarn is non-superwash naturally dyed with sustainably harvested/foraged dye material from plants, minerals, roots, trees, and other organic materials. Blue Thistle Fiberโs 4-ply Aran yarn is certified mulesing-free SW 100% Merino wool and quickly works up into hats and sweaters everyone will love to wear. A durable yarn that holds up to washing and wearing. Care: Hand wash in cold water. No Bleach. Dry away from Sunlight.
While our team hand-dyes each skein with the utmost care, natural dyes results can vary based on plant materials and fibers. Please wash before using, as naturally dyed fibers can run the first few washings. Please be aware that variations in color and appearance may vary from the display image.
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Variegated Peach Worsted
$25.00
Variegated Peach Worsted
$25.00Orange Colorway: Variegated Peach. 219 yards / 200 meters. 100 grams
Variegated Peach 4-Ply Worsted yarn is certified mulesing-free SW 100% Merino wool and quickly works up into hats and sweaters everyone will love to wear. A durable yarn that holds up to washing and wearing.
Care Instructions: Hand washย using mild detergent. Do not bleach. Dry flat away from direct sunlight.
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Variegated Light River Orchid Worsted
$25.00Variegated Light River Orchid Worsted
$25.00Green Colorway: Variegated Light River Orchid. 219 yards / 200 meters. 100 grams
Variegated Light River Orchid-plyย yarn is certified mulesing-free SW 100% Merino wool and quickly works up into hats and sweaters everyone will love to wear. A durable yarn that holds up to washing and wearing.
Care Instructions: Machine wash on a gentle cycle using mild detergent. Do not bleach. Dry flat away from direct sunlight.
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Dark Plum 100% Shetland Fingering
$28.00
Dark Plum 100% Shetland Fingering
$28.00Purple Colorway: Dark Plum. Length: 400 yards/ meters. 50 Grams.
Dark Plum is our 2-ply. made from 100% Shetland Wool from Maryland. This yarn is perfect for an classic sweater, socks or hat.
Care Instructions: Hand wash with cold water using mild detergent. Do not bleach. Dry flat away from direct sunlight. While our team hand-dyes each skein with the utmost care, natural dyes results can vary based on plant materials and fibers. Please be aware that variations in color and appearance may vary from the display image Please wash separately before use as natural dye colors will run the first few washes.
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Dark Plum Kid Mohair & Mulberry Silk
$30.00
Dark Plum Kid Mohair & Mulberry Silk
$30.00Purple Colorway: Dark Plum. 459 yards/420 meters. 50 Grams.
Dark Plum Mohair is our 1-ply. made from 72% Super Kid Mohair, 28% Mulberry Silk, is silky soft and perfect for an entire sweater or to be threaded with one of our wool yarns.
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Light Plum Yak/Silk/Merino Blend Sock
$30.00
Light Plum Yak/Silk/Merino Blend Sock
$30.00Natural Colorway: Cream Yak Blend. 437 yds / 400 meters.
Cream Yak/Silk/Merino Blend is 80% Extra fine Superwash Merino Wool 19.5 mic., 10% Yak, 10% Silk and has a lovely sheen and drape from silk, luxurious softness from yak, and hardiness from 19.5 micron merino wool. This soft, exotic yarn is perfect for your extra special projects; hats, scarves and sweaters you will cherish for many winters to come.
Care Instructions: Hand wash in cold water with a gentle detergent made specifically for washing wool and other fine fibers or a PH-neutral, dye-free detergent. Lay flat to dry.
While our team hand-dyes each skein with the utmost care, natural dye results can vary based on plant materials and fibers. Please be aware that variations in color and appearance may differ from the display image.ย Please wash several times separately with gentle ph-neutral soap before using, as naturally dyed fibers will run the first few washes.
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Dark Plum DK 100% Merino
$25.00
Dark Plum DK 100% Merino
$25.00Purple Colorway: Dark Plum. Length 246 yards / 225 meters
100 gramsDark Plum DK 100% Merino yarn has everything you love about extra soft 21-micron merino wool. Spun from certified mulesing-free 100% superwash merino wool, this trusty DK is perfect for your favorite sweater pattern. It has a classic 4-ply construction that holds up to washing and wearing.
Machine washable and easy to care for. Care Instructions: Machine wash on a gentle cycle using mild detergent. Do not bleach. Dry flat away from direct sunlight.
While our team hand-dyes each skein with the utmost care, natural dyes results can vary based on plant materials and fibers. Please be aware that variations in color and appearance may vary from the display image.ย ย
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Cream 100% Suri Alpaca Fingering
$28.00
Cream 100% Suri Alpaca Fingering
$28.00Tan Colorway:ย 400 yards/ meters. 50 Grams.
Cream Suri Alpaca is our 2-ply. made from 100% Suri Alpaca Fiber from Kentucky. This yarn is perfect for an classic sweater, socks or hat.
Care Instructions: Hand wash with cold water using mild detergent. Do not bleach. Dry flat away from direct sunlight. While our team hand-dyes each skein with the utmost care, natural dyes results can vary based on plant materials and fibers. Please be aware that variations in color and appearance may vary from the display image Please wash separately before use as natural dye colors will run the first few washes.
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Dark Sage Recycled Wool and Tencel
$25.00
Dark Sage Recycled Wool and Tencel
$25.00Green Colorway: Dark Sage. Length: 383 yards | 350 m | 100 g
Dark Sage 4-ply eco-sock wool yarn is made from 50% Recycled Wool & 50% Tencel for durability.ย This sustainable yarn is ethically sourced from Peru and naturally dyed in West Virginia.ย This wool has a crisp, bulky feel and is perfect for apparel and other projects.
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Honey Dew Aran Non-Superwash
$25.00
Honey Dew Aran Non-Superwash
$25.00Green Colorway: Honey Dew. 219 y/200 m/ 100g. Non-Superwash
Honey Dew Aran 21.5 mic 4-ply yarn is non-superwash, naturally dyed with sustainably harvested/foraged dye material from plants, minerals, roots, trees, and other organic materials. Blue Thistle Fiberโs 4-ply Aran yarn is certified mulesing-free SW 100% Merino wool and quickly works up into hats and sweaters everyone will love to wear. A durable yarn that holds up to washing and wearing.
Care: Hand wash in cold water. No Bleach. Dry away from Sunlight.
While our team hand-dyes each skein with the utmost care, natural dyes results can vary based on plant materials and fibers.ย Please wash before using, as naturally dyed fibers can run the first few washings.ย Please be aware that variations in color and appearance may vary from the display image.
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Brown Shetland Hand-Carded Roving
$3.00
Brown Shetland Hand-Carded Roving
$3.00Brown Colorway. Shetland Hand-Carded Roving are perfect for felting, spinning, and other craftsโnet weight: 5 grams.ย Staple length – Mixed between 1 inch and 2.5 inches. There may be second cuts, neps, felted sections or minor VM.
Blue Thistle Fibers’ mixed staple length hand-carded Shetland roving are perfect for combing, spinning, or felting for your craft projects where you want chemical free, natural regenerative fiber.ย This undyed product has been washed and scoured in hot water. Fleece products are sourced from our network of farms that ethically and sustainably raise heritage breed sheep.
While our team hand-dyes our wool products carefully, natural dye results can vary based on plant materials and fibers. Please be aware that variations in color and appearance may differ from the display image.
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Brown Shetland Combed Locks
$3.00
Brown Shetland Combed Locks
$3.00Brown Colorway. Shetland Hand-Combed Locks are perfect for felting, spinning, and other craftsโnet weight: 5 grams.ย Staple length – Mixed between 1 inch and 2.5 inches. There may be second cuts, neps, felted sections or minor VM.
Blue Thistle Fibers’ mixed staple length hand-combed Shetland Locks are perfect for combing, spinning, or felting for your craft projects where you want chemical free, natural regenerative fiber.ย This undyed product has been washed and scoured in hot water. Fleece products are sourced from our network of farms that ethically and sustainably raise heritage breed sheep.
While our team hand-dyes our wool products carefully, natural dye results can vary based on plant materials and fibers. Please be aware that variations in color and appearance may differ from the display image.
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Brown Shetland Raw Locks
$3.00
Brown Shetland Raw Locks
$3.00Brown Colorway. Shetland Locks are perfect for felting, spinning, and other craftsโnet weight: 5 grams.ย Staple length – Mixed between 1 inch and 2.5 inches. There may be second cuts, neps, felted sections or minor VM.
Blue Thistle Fibers’ mixed staple length hand-washed Shetland Locks are perfect for combing, spinning, or felting for your craft projects where you want chemical free, natural regenerative fiber.ย This undyed product has been washed and scoured in hot water but left unprocessed. Fleece products are sourced from our network of farms that ethically and sustainably raise heritage breed sheep.
While our team hand-dyes our wool products carefully, natural dye results can vary based on plant materials and fibers. Please be aware that variations in color and appearance may differ from the display image.ย Please wash separately with gentle, pH-neutral soap several times before using, as naturally dyed fibers will run the first few washes.
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Orange Tulip Shetland Hand-Carded Roving
$3.00
Orange Tulip Shetland Hand-Carded Roving
$3.00Orange Colorway : Orange Tulilp
Shetland Wool Locks are Naturally Dyed for Felting, Spinning, and other crafts.
Blue Thistle Fibers’s unprocessed Naturally Dyed Shetland Wool Locks are perfect for combing, spinning, or felting. Locks have been washed, scoured and dyed using natural plants and foraged dye materials and sold in 15-gram bags in various colors. Wool is sourced from our network of farms that ethically and sustainably raise heritage breed sheep.
While our team hand-dyes our wool products carefully, natural dye results can vary based on plant materials and fibers. Please be aware that variations in color and appearance may differ from the display image.ย Please wash separately with gentle, ph-neutral soap several times before using, as naturally dyed fibers will run the first few washes.
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Why Natural Dyes?
Each skein of wool is dyed by hand using plant dyes. Our color palette, derived entirely from natural dyes, reflects the natural colors of our home state of beautiful West Virginia.
As you explore our shop, imagine the forests filled with Chestnut Oaks and Virginia Pines, mossy river rocks, and all the saturated blues of our rolling expanse of sky.
Sustainably Sourced Wool
Blue Thistle Fibers yarns originate from an ethical and sustainable mill in Peru. All wool is mulesing free, with transparent, ethical sourcing.
Our yarn comes in two sizes options and four different weights, offering variety for all of your creative fiber projects. You can find our yarns in 25 gram minis and 10 gram skeins, and available in Fingering, Sock, Superwash DK, Superwash 100% Merino DK, and Worsted weights.ย
Get In Touch
Our goal is to source and process all our wool and grow our natural dye plants here in West Virginia.
Interested in being part of our supply chain journey? Email Sara@bluethistlefibers.comย
We add new colors on a regular basis. Follow our inspirations on Instagram @bluethistlefibers and email Clare with special orders for your next project!
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We love to support independent yarn stores and slow-knit communities.ย We’re always looking for new collaborations and would love to talk with you about your shop.ย Please email sara@bluethistlefibers.com for more information about our wholesale terms. If you’re ready to start collaborating, please click on the Wholesale Clients button and complete the application, and we’ll review it asap.
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