BC Garn Bio Balance Sport Weight Organic Wool & Cotton Yarn

Description Bio Balance from BC Garn is a sport weight blend of wool and cotton in beautiful heathered colors. The combination of wool and cotton creates a versatile yarn perfect for all manner of projects. This yarn is great for knitting and crocheting baby garments as well as accessories and pullovers for adults. GOTS certification requires that all stages of the production are ecologically, environmentally, and ethically sustainable from start to finish. The growing conditions, dye processes, waste water treatment, and fair and ethical working conditions must meet GOTS standards. GOTS is the only internationally recognized organic certification. The raw wool comes from mulesing-free farms in South America. The cotton is grown in Turkey, where the yarn is spun, too. Specifications Content: 55% wool, 45% cotton - GOTS certified organic Weight: Sport Length: 246 yards (225 meters) / 50 gram hank Gauge: 25 sts = 4” (10 cm) Needle size: US 3-6 (3-4 mm) Care: Hand wash, lay flat to dry Why we love BC Garn BC Garn is the global leader with the most GOTS-certified yarns in the entire industry. There are currently 14 GOTS-certified yarns that are produced according to the strictest animal welfare and environmental protection standards. In addition, the GOTS seal guarantees fair wages, occupational health and safety, good working conditions and social responsibility. BC Garn is the home of natural and sustainable yarns that actively contribute to a environmentally conscious and ethical fashion industry. The Danish company BC Garn was founded in 1972 by Bo Carstensen, who comes from a long line of weavers. The focus has always been on developing yarns made from natural fibres in a wide range of colours. In spring 2018, Marianna and Bo handed over BC Garn to Britta and Carsten Kremke, who vowed to continue on in the tradition of its Danish founders.