Home of Stonehedge Farm and Fiber Mill

Debbie McDermott, Owner and Operator
(231) 536 2779
deb@stonehedgefibermill.com
2246 Pesek Rd
East Jordan, MI 49727

One of northern lower Michigan's best kept secrets, our yarn shop has developed into a well-stocked store for knitters, spinners, felters, and other fiberists. In addition to our growing line of Shepherd's Wool yarn and spinning fibers, we always have an extensive selection of roving from a variety of wool types and other fibers, as well as Almost Handspun yarns and some commercial novelty yarns. Also, check out our kits and patterns designed for Shepherd's Wool yarns and fibers. And don't forget our luscious alpaca yarns, fingering and sport weight, in natural colors of white and browns.

If you don't happen to be coming to NW lower MI, don't fret! Shepherd's Wool Yarn is now retailed in over 80 stores around the country! See our yarn store list to find a store near you.

I am proud to introduce our new line of yarns, designed and spun right here at Stonehedge Fiber Mill. I call it Shepherd's Wool and believe it will set the standard for top-quality handknitting yarns at a very reasonable price, making heirloom handknit projects affordable.

Shepherd's Wool is made from a wonderfully soft Merino top. Merino is the softest of sheep's wool. It is washed, combed into top, and dyed to my specifications. I then pindraft it, often blending additional colors (all the heathery colors are blends), and spin it on my machines. I occasionally add new colors, so please check back here before ordering.

The three-ply yarn is spun to 1000 yards per pound, which in 4-ounce skeins is 250 yards per skein. It knits like any commercial worsted weight yarn, about 5 stitches to the inch on size 6-8 needles. This yarn is worsted spun, meaning it's very very smooth and almost shiny in appearance. It will give great stitch definition for intricate patterns such as lace, cables, and knit/purl patterns.

Some of our customers have remarked on the soft, cushy feel of this yarn. "Has a very nice handle" and "One of the softest wools I've felt" are frequent comments. Shepherd's Wool also felts very well, including the white, so you can be confident your knit and felted projects will be great.

July 2009: Quick link to new colors in Shepherd's Wool, including our new "twist" yarns, marked with a "T".

Here's the entire current line (as of July 09) of the colors of Shepherd's Wool yarn. Please remember that every monitor displays colors a little differently. Call us if you have any questions about what a particular color looks like. Colors that are heathered are marked with (H). They are a blend of two or more colors. The rest are solids.

All Shepherd's Wool colors are also available in top (white and solids only), pindrafted top (heathered blends), or roving (all colors). If you're coming from a distance to buy, it's a good idea to call ahead to make sure your choice is available in the quantity you desire.

New Shepherd's Wool Colors
Ivy (T)	Peaches and Cream (T)
Cherries Jubilee (T)	Storm (T)
Spring Green (H)	Garnet (H)
Peach (H)	Great Lakes (H)
Midnight Lake (H)

Neutral Colors Top row: White Middle row, left to right: Pewter (H), Beaches (H), Berries (H) Bottom row, left to right: Black, Granite (H), Brown, Milk Chocolate (H)

Greens and Warm Blues Top, left to right: Blue Spruce (H), Mint (H) Middle row, left to right: Sage (H), Lime (H), Green, Light Turquoise (H) Bottom row, left to right: Sea Breeze (H), Hunter Green, Misty Blue (H), Lakeshore (H), Turquoise

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Purples and Pinks Top row: Pink, Hot Pink, Baby Pink (H) Middle row, left to right: Plum, Purple, Pansy (H), Lilac (H)

Blues Top row: Denim (H), Baby Blue (H) Bottom row, left to right: Navy, Royal Blue, Blue (H)

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Warm Colors Top row: Spring Chick (H) Middle row, left to right: Creamsicle (H), Antique Rose (H), Lemon Yellow Bottom row, left to right: Red, Christmas Red, Orange, Sun Yellow Please note: Antique Rose is a coral color, more orange than our picture shows.

If you have any questions about Shepherd's Wool, please email: deb@stonehedgefibermill.com.

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Naturally colored 100% alpaca 2-ply in fingering and sport weights One of the softest, most drapeable fibers around, in lovely natural colors of browns and white. Imagine a lace shawl or baby blanket, with bands of the shaded colors around the edges...
Fingering Weight about 2.5 ounces, 250 yards, $11.99 per skein	Sport Weight about 3 ounces, 250 yards, $13.99 per skein