Founders of Brown Sheep Yarn Visit String of Purls

Last week we had a wonderful visit with the founders of Brown Sheep Yarn, Janet & Harlan Brown and thier partner and daughter Peggy Wells. In this world of manufacturing abroad, it is refreshing to see a domestic producer of fine yarns right here in our own back yard. Harlan rode all day across Nebraska with our order in the seat next to him...now that's delivery!

We love the new grouping of Brown Sheep Handpaints and Burly Spun yarn.

Misti Alpaca is Our Pick

Robyn and I must have walked the floor ten times in search of the best Alpaca we could find. After much investigation, and a few blisters later, our verdict is....Misti Alpaca!

The delivery just arrived and we couldn't be happier with our choice. Misti Aplaca is 100% Peruvian baby alpaca. Misti offers a range of traditional neutrals but branches out to vibrant greens, reds and blues. We'll be carrying four weights including lace, sport, worsted and chunky. The Chunky offers a bi-tone twist which coordinates with solid colors. Misti's Alpaca Royal, the worsted weight is the finest quality baby alpaca and so soft you'll swear it is cashmere.

Be Sweet is in! Beautiful Yarn & A Wonderful Cause

It's new and it's FUN. We just recieved a shipment of bright and muted colors from Be Sweet yarn. As much as we love the yarn, we love knowing that the proceeds from the sale of this yarn go back into the hands of those in South Africa who produced it.

We are carrying Knobby, a baby mohair with generous slubs and a hint of metalic wrap. The Magic Balls are a melange of mohair boucle, mohair and subtle novelty yarns strung in sequence. Beautiful colorways! The Ribbon Ball has delicate organza ribbon strips with a kid mohair boucle for a delicate, feminine and contemporary look. Slubby is a thick and thin made from the fleece of Angora goats. We are impressed with this yarn's rich dye work.

We hope you can make it by for a look at this stunning new yarn!