Sport Naturally Dyed Yarn

Sport Weight Naturally Dyed YarnsThe bridge between fingering and DK — sport weight creates fabric with beautiful drape, clear stitch definition, and satisfying speed. Perfect for weaving, sweaters, and everyday knitwear. Every skein naturally dyed with botanical color in our West Virginia dye works.Belgian Linen Sport offers pure 100% Belgian flax in a crisp, breathable yarn from Canada. At 246 yards per 100 grams, this creates summer-weight garments with exceptional drape and linen’s legendary “gets softer with every wash” character. The heavier sport gauge gives linen structure enough body for sweaters, cardigans, and market bags that hold their shape while remaining breathable. Belgian flax is considered the finest linen in the world — long fibers create smooth yarn with minimal slubs. Natural dyes develop warm, sophisticated tones on linen: indigo creates clear aqua and sky blues, plant tannins produce ochre and sage, madder yields coral and terra cotta rather than pink. Each wash softens the hand while brightening the color slightly. Available on cones for weaving and machine knitting.Blue Faced Leicester (BFL) Sport brings heritage breed elegance: 100% non-superwash BFL wool in traditional 3-ply construction from Canada. At 256 yards per 100 grams, this creates fabric with lustrous sheen, exceptional drape, and the distinctive smooth hand that makes BFL beloved by knitters. Blue Faced Leicester sheep produce wool with longer staple length than merino, resulting in yarn with natural shine and less pilling. The non-superwash treatment allows the wool to bloom beautifully when blocked, creating fabric that grows softer and more unified with wear. BFL takes natural dyes with remarkable depth and clarity — colors appear jewel-toned rather than muted, with subtle variation that creates visual interest. Perfect for sweaters, shawls, cowls, and any project where you want wool with sheen. Available on cones for machine knitting and efficient larger projects.Great for: Summer cardigans, lightweight sweaters, shawls, market bags, dishcloths, weaving projects, and machine knitting. Sport weight typically works at 24-26 stitches per 4 inches on US 3-5 needles.Why choose sport weight? Sport gauge works up faster than fingering while maintaining elegant drape. It’s substantial enough for structure in bags and outerwear, light enough for layering pieces. The linen becomes a summer staple; the BFL creates three-season garments with sophistication.Natural dye performance: Both fibers showcase botanical color beautifully. Linen (cellulose) takes dyes with clarity and brightness — blues stay true blue, yellows stay sunny, greens stay grassy. BFL (protein) develops richer, more complex tones with subtle variation. Madder on BFL creates everything from dusty rose to deep burgundy. Indigo builds through pale sky to deep navy. Plant tannins produce sophisticated earth tones that seem to glow from within the lustrous fiber.Care: Hand wash cool water with pH-neutral detergent. Linen can handle more aggressive handling and actually improves with use — it can be wrung out and hung to dry. BFL benefits from gentler treatment — squeeze out excess water, roll in a towel, then lay flat or hang to dry away from heat. Both fibers block beautifully and hold blocked dimensions well. The linen gets softer with each wash; the BFL develops subtle halo and softness over time.