Vovo Natural

Vovó Natural is a special edition of our sport-weight Vovó yarn, dyed with natural dyes. Like the original Vovó base, Vovó Natural is a non-superwash 100% wool yarn, made exclusively from the wool of Portuguese sheep breed Campaniça, and dyed with natural dyes. Vovó Natural is: - a breed specific yarn - made from native sheep's wool (Campaniça) - sourced from extensive farming - sourced from farmers who follow EU animal welfare regulations - entirely sourced and produced in Portugal (minimal footprint) - not bleached or softened with silicone-base conditioners - dyed with plant pigments through an OEKO-TEX certified process The dyes used in this collection are obtained through extracts from all-natural sources: N01 - sappanwood N02 - indigo N03 - rubia tinctorum N04 - marigold N05 - acacia catechu N06 - pomegranate rind N07 - mulberry leaves All shades are OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified, which ensures no harmful substances were used in the dyeing process. Grown, scoured, milled and dyed in Portugal. Weight: Sport Unit weight: 50g Yardage: 156 yards (143 meters) Needle size: 3.5 - 4.5mm | US 4-7 Fibers: 100% fine Portuguese wool Texture: plied Gauge: 20-23 sts x 28-32 rows = 4 x 4 inches | 10 x 10cm Note: due to the nature of the dyes used in this collection, it is very important that you take extra care of your garments knitted with Vovó Natural to minimise color bleeding and bleaching. Hand wash your knits in cool water using a gentle detergent, and dry flat out of direct sunlight. Do not use detergents containing sodium perborate, as these will bleach the natural dye. Store skeins of Vovó Natural away from direct sunlight. As with all yarn dyed with indigo, some contact transfer is to be expected with shade N02. Please refrain from wearing your N02 knitwear with other light-colored garments or handbags that may rub against it, to avoid color transfer. If the indigo stains your hands while knitting, simply wash your hands with soap and warm water. We suggest washing your N02 finished project in cool water with a small amount of vinegar to help set the color. Please note some shade variation may occur between different batches of Vovó Natural.