Where can I buy lanolin rich wool knitting yarn?

I’d like to buy yarn directly from the mill, no dyes, to knit an Aran sweater.

2 Comments

ukquilter November 21st, 2009 at 10:59 pm

The only straight-from-the-mill pure wool outlet I know is Smith & Jamieson in Lerwick, Shetlands (there is a website and very good mail order business – send for their colour chart, it’s gorgeous)

cuteknitter2000 November 21st, 2009 at 11:30 pm

You can try Knitpicks.com. Their “Bare” has some of the lanolin still in it, but I’m not sure exactly how much you want. http://www.yarn.com also has some yarns on the cone that still have oils in them.

Alternatively, you can buy undyed yarn from any source, go to a livestock supply shop, buy lanolin, and treat the yarn yourself.

Many of my friends who live in wetter climates treat their knitted outerwear with lanolin.

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