{"title":"Wild Earth Yarns","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/2969\/4785\/files\/images_c63bcfb8-2649-4604-89b2-463495811176_160x160.png?v=1737642759\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe have heard so many great things about Wild Earth. They are the spinners for the lovely Merino Possum yarn, and Haunui yarns, so we are super familiar with the quality of their products and care given to the whole process, especially in selecting the best fibers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWild Earth Yarns is both a manufacturer of yarn, working on contract for wool growers, and a retailer producing its own exclusive ranges and blends of wool and fibre yarns. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild Earth Yarns was set up by husband and wife owners, Graham and Jacqui. An opportunity to purchase a complete fibre processing plant from the Wool Research Institute provided the impetus to set up the business in 2010. For the first 4 years Jacqui ran the business while Graham juggled a daytime job within the industry, working evenings at \u003cem\u003eWild Earth Yarns\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince Graham joined the business full time, \u003cem\u003eWild Earth Yarns\u003c\/em\u003e has continued expansion with the acquisition of a balling machine and more recently a super-fine fibre processing plant, which will enable \u003cem\u003eWild Earth Yarns\u003c\/em\u003e to process more high-quality Merino wool into exquisite fibre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlair, Graham and Jacqui's son joined the business early in 2023 as their succession plan where he is learning all aspects of the business.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"alpine-polwarth-possum","title":"Alpine Polwarth Possum","description":"\u003c!--Start tab labels--\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eYarn Notes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eYarn Specs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eThe Brand\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--Start tab content--\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlpine Polwarth Possum spun at the same mill as our fav \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tribeyarns.com\/products\/merino-possum-woollen-spun\" title=\"Merino Possum\"\u003eMerino Possum\u003c\/a\u003e, which many of you have knit with and loved. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpun in Christchurch by Wild Earth Yarns, this beautiful \u003cstrong\u003ewoollen-spun blend\u003c\/strong\u003e combines the natural softness and elasticity of Polwarth wool with the exceptional warmth and lightness of possum fibre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a beautifully \u003cstrong\u003elight, lofty yarn\u003c\/strong\u003e with a soft, slightly fuzzy handle and gorgeous stitch definition. And because it's woollen spun, it has that lovely airy quality that makes it especially fabulous for colourwork - colours blend beautifully and stitches have tons of character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolwarth is a particularly lovely wool breed: soft, with a good long staple and a subtle lustre, while also being more durable and less prone to pilling than many comparable fine wools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen there's the possum. Possum fibre is exceptionally warm for its weight, thanks to its hollow structure, so this yarn gives you seriously cosy fabric without the heaviness you'd expect from such a warm yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe possum fibre comes from the wild brushtail possum population in New Zealand. Possums are an introduced pest species that cause significant damage to native flora and fauna, and the fibre used here is a by-product of population control rather than animals being trapped for their fur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlpine is gorgeous for cosy sweaters, cardigans, hats, mitts, scarves and shawls - and it's particularly worth considering for colourwork where its woollen-spun structure really comes into its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e80% Polwarth Wool\u003cbr\u003e20% New Zealand Possum Fur\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApproximately 105m (115yd)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e50g ball\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDK \/ 8ply\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeedle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4mm (US 6)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTension:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e22 sts x 30 rows per 10cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpinning:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWoollen spun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGentle hand wash\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild Earth Yarns is a New Zealand yarn company based in Christchurch, working with beautiful natural fibres grown in the wild landscapes of Aotearoa New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe company was founded by husband-and-wife team Graham and Jacqui, who established Wild Earth Yarns in 2010 after the opportunity arose to purchase a complete fibre processing plant from the Wool Research Institute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, Wild Earth combines decades of experience in wool processing with specialist spinning equipment and a real commitment to quality and traceability. Their range includes premium Merino, Polwarth, Possum, Alpaca, Mohair and strong wool yarns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love Wild Earth for their beautifully considered natural-fibre blends and their commitment to producing yarns that make the most of New Zealand's exceptional raw materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd Alpine Polwarth Possum is a perfect example: wonderfully warm without being heavy, beautifully soft, full of character and unmistakably New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Wild Earth Yarns","offers":[{"title":"Shale","offer_id":58234316915071,"sku":"WE-Alpine-Shale","price":15.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Kowhai","offer_id":58234372522367,"sku":"WE-Alpine-Kowhai","price":15.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Glacier","offer_id":58234372555135,"sku":"WE-Alpine-Glacier","price":15.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pine","offer_id":58234372587903,"sku":"WE-Alpine-Pine","price":15.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Storm","offer_id":58234372620671,"sku":"WE-Alpine-Storm","price":15.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Angelica","offer_id":58234372653439,"sku":"WE-Alpine-Angelica","price":15.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"River","offer_id":58234372686207,"sku":"WE-Alpine-River","price":15.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Copper","offer_id":58234372718975,"sku":"WE-Alpine-Copper","price":15.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/2969\/4785\/files\/IMG_1337_388614f9-ad05-473f-bf75-0e3b1334a8a6.jpg?v=1787227842"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/2969\/4785\/collections\/images_c63bcfb8-2649-4604-89b2-463495811176.png?v=1737643039","url":"https:\/\/www.tribeyarns.com\/collections\/wild-earth-yarns\/wild-earth.oembed","provider":"tribeyarns","version":"1.0","type":"link"}