Kullu Handspun Yak Down

Love Fest Fibers Yak

Kullu Handspun Yak Down

Color
Alabaster
Crushed Almond
Coyote
Cacao
Fern
Apricot Rose
Andromeda
Open Ocean
Amethyst
  • Pure, hand-spun yak down

    Sold out colors arriving the 2nd week in April! Keep an eye on the newsletter for updates :)

    This collection is made from 100% "kullu" as it is called in Tibetan language—the softest, premium yak down. Each skein is hand-spun in small batches by nomad women of the Tibetan Plateau.

    We've partnered with Shangdrok, a workshop of nomad artisans on the high grasslands, to bring you this line. A single skein takes 2 days to create and supports the traditional livelihoods of both artisans and yak herders.

    Working with yak fiber has so many virtues, probably the coolest of which is that yak aren't shorn for their down—it sheds naturally each summer and falls to the ground (like fruit) for herder families to collect. Kullu is also an incredibly soft fiber with a fineness similar to cashmere at 18-19 microns.

  • • Fiber: 100% nomad family-raised yak fiber from Tibet, plied with cotton thread. All fiber in the 4 earth tone options are undyed; white hues in this collection have been depigmented. The fiber in the 4 limited edition colors are dyed using non-toxic, OEKO-TEX certified pigments sourced from Germany. 

    • Weight: 100 - 110 grams

    • Yardage: Approximately 45-55 yards

    • ~2.5 stitches per inch

    • Suggested knitting needles: US Size 15 (10mm)

    • Suggested crochet hook: 10mm

    • Suggested yardage: Visit our Pattern Library for free project ideas and exact yardage guidelines.

     

     

     

  • Hand wash cold and air dry. May be dry cleaned.

    Due to the hand-spun nature of this yarn, each skein is unique. Please plan on enough yarn to complete your project to assure consistency.