Earlier this week we introduced you to Garthenor Organic Number 2. Today, let’s dive a little deeper into why we`re so excited to carry this brand!
At their start in 1999, no organic standards existed for wool yarns, so the folks at Garthenor worked to help write the first-ever organic standards for woollen yarns. In 2003, they became the first company in the world to produce fully certified organic wool yarns. Now, everything they do is certified to Global Organic Textile Standards (GOTS). These standards cover animal welfare, chemical inputs, working conditions, and ethical standards throughout every stage of production.
The company is also Climate Positive, and offsets twice the carbon dioxide of every skein they sell. So far, they`ve offset over 50,000kg of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere - equivalent to over 128,000 miles of driving.
Then there`s the mill - Wales` first ever worsted spinning mill and the first new mill of any kind in a generation. Set up with machinery restored from mills all over Europe, they help bring these amazing yarns to life while also giving old machinery a new purpose. There are so many reasons to love and support this brand. Welcome to space Garthenor!
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Happy #FOFriday! We are doing a throwback today to December’s Sanity Stitchalong. You may recall that Linda, Allison, and Danielle challenged each other to complete the Loopy Mango Mohair Sweater during the Stitchalong. Here is Linda’s, which she finished in time! (Has anyone seen Danielle’s?) Don’t forget you can share your FO’s with us to enter to win a shop gift card! Post your FO, tag us, and use #fibrespaceFO to enter! #loopymango #loopymangomohairsosoft #finishedobjectfriday finishedobject shopalxva otboutiques
Join us this week to learn a new technique in space! We`ll be stitching up all kinds of skills like lace, mosaic, and fair isle knitting plus building crochet skills and independent studies!
Book your spot at the link in our profile!
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Congrats to @aley_paige, our December #fibrespaceFO winner! You can enter to win a shop gift card too! Just post a photo of your FO, tag us, and use #fibrespaceFO to be entered to win!
Missed our NYD cast-on event? No worries! We’re still slipping into the New Year, one cozy stitch at a time. We’ve knitted up @olgajazzyknits Squish House Socks in one of our faves, Spincycle Plump.
Grab the free pattern and some Plump from our online capsule and cast on your own squishy, comfy pair today!
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Just Landed! I am so excited to welcome a new brand to our fibre family. fibre space is now a proud stockist of Welsh yarnmakers Garthenor Organic! Garthenor has helped write the first-ever standards for woolen yarn, in the late 90s when no organic standards existed for this industry. In 2003, they became the first company in the world to produce a fully certified organic wool yarn. Today, their company continues to produce traceable, ethical yarns that are certified to the Global Organic Textile Standards.
Our first arrival is Garthenor Organic No. 2. This yarn is a sport weight with a gentle 2-ply twist that gives it plenty of natural bounce. It`s totally undyed, available in several natural shades of British sheep. Check out the Captain`s Log linked in our profile to learn more!
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