FAQ

A yarn base refers to the type of fiber, weight, and ply (e.g., Merino, DK, 4 ply) without any color.

Yes, our yarn is ethically sourced. We use natural fibers that are environmentally friendly, renewable, carbon-neutral, and biodegradable. Our fibers are sourced from South America through a non-profit organization that employs, trains, and equips women from rural communities in Uruguay, allowing them to work within their communities and stay close to their families. Additionally, our wool is mulesing-free.

I dye to order and will start immediately but need a few days (typically 3 to 4) to complete the work (so that it dries properly for you).

This yarn is hand-dyed, every skein is slightly unique, but I endeavor to make them match as closely as possible if you have a large order. Skeins from different batches may vary, so if you are buying yarn for a large project, please make sure to buy enough at once so that the colorway matches as closely as possible.

I also aim to make these colors reflect the manuscript images as closely as possible, but remember that these colorways are inspired by our historical figures, not exact duplicates. Every computer screen/cellphone might show the image and yarn colors slightly different, but I make the colorways as vibrant as possible.

Please note, that non-Superwash yarn bases might soften the colors of your chosen colorway.

Your yarn will be shipped in skeins, but if you would prefer it wound into a ball of yarn, I can do that for you. Just leave a note at the checkout.

My dyeing process includes food-grade citric acid that seals in the color and gives a vibrant permanent colorway. It's harmless and has no chemical smell. I also wash your yarn and try to ensure there will be no bleeding but in some cases there may be some very faint/minor bleeding at first wash. It's also always recommended to handwash wool that isn't superwash in cool to very slightly lukewarm water, nothing hot.

Smells/Odours: Your yarn shouldn't have a smell to it but if it does when you open the bag, that's just the smell of wool. It's not a chemical unless the sparkle wool has been treated with vinegar (but it shouldn't have a smell to it, don't worry!).

Once dried, your order will be shipped according to your shipping method. Please see our Shipping Policy and FAQ section for estimated shipping times.

Our skeins are shipped using minimal packaging. A small card label is used to wrap the skeins to identify the base/colorway, and shipping envelopes are plastic to protect the contents in transit. All card and paper in our shipments are fully recyclable, and plastic shipping bags can now be recycled at most recycling centers. Orders may also ship using an organza bag to keep your order together, which can be reused for various purposes.

Yes, it's normal for skeins to look slightly different from each other. All our yarns are hand-dyed, and while we strive to make the skeins as uniform as possible, there will always be some slight variation. For this reason, we strongly recommend purchasing enough skeins to complete your project in the same order, as they will be dyed at the same time.

Yes, I custom dye specific yarn colorways and accept custom orders for larger quantities. Minimum order is 4 skeins.

Yes, you can commission custom-made crochet items. I can create items like shawls, scarves, fingerless gloves, or hats in my available colorways and some special gradient colorways. I generally work from three specific patterns that you can choose from. If there are many orders, your order may take up to a month to be completed, depending on where you are in the line-up. Please contact me for more information. Custom orders must be requested and approved before they will be undertaken and require full payment before starting. A limited number of orders may be completed per calendar month, but this is subject to change without notice. If for any reason your project cannot be completed, you will be refunded in full.

Sorry, but not without express permission. All images on the website are copyright Republic of Yarnia. If you would like to use any images from the website, please reach out via the Contact Us form with specific details of what pictures and the the reason for use. We are more than happy for you to share our images across our social media in line with their guidelines, but for any personal or commercial use, you must request permission.