Llamajamas: Pure, Natural Wool
Photo by Llamajamas
You guys are going to love this one. Llamajamas is a family-owned purveyor of “pure, natural” wool that includes alpaca and merino. I’m particularly drawn to its line of organically dyed merino and their vibrant, earthy hues.
According to Llamajamas:
These yarns have been naturally dyed using time honored recipes and locally available materials. We roast plants, bark, nuts, and other natural materials over open fires for many hours to create the rich, natural dyes.
Spun by artisan women in Ecuador, Llamajama’s yarns are fairly traded. The company pledges to “pay a fair wage, engage in environmentally sustainable practices, build long-term relationships, and insist on healthy and safe working conditions.”
Also available—though it’s currently listed as out of stock—is a wool wash made with organic coconut, olive, and jojoba oils, and imbued with the natural antibacterial and antifungal properties of tea-tree oil.
There are some really darling knitting patterns for sale, as well, but if you’re not of the knitting temperament, Llamajamas also sells ready-to-wear slippers, soakers, pants, and blankets.
Patterns, yarns, and a small cache of that wool wash can also be found at Kpixie.
