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Mohair is a natural luxury fibre famous for both its sheen and its durability. It takes dyes exceptionally well and, in addition, has fire resistant properties!
Hatake yarns are spun at the Gulf Islands Spinning Mill on nearby Salt Spring Island. It is usually spun as a fine 2 ply blend of 80% mohair, 20% wool measuring approximately 200 meters per 100 grams (660 feet per 3.5 oz). Skeins of spun yarn are available in their natural colour or dyed with natural materials, many of which are gathered on Mayne Island. Other natural dyes not available in our region are purchased in Vancouver at Maiwa Handprints Ltd. (www.maiwa.com). Over time these natural colours may intensify or fade, celebrating the colours and vagaries nature has to offer. Custom orders of different weights, ply and colour are possible. Raw fleece and 80/20 blended rovings are also available.
The kits come complete with bamboo needles, pattern directions and the appropriate amount of yarn, both natural and/or naturally dyed, all contained in an attractive, sturdy carrying bag. The yarn and pattern alone are available for the price indicated in brackets.
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Some of the local plant materials used are:
Other natural dyes used that are not grown locally are:
Each dyebath is unique. note: all prices quoted are in Canadian dollars.
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