The wool from our own flock of Merino sheep is triple-washed before the ladies of Handspun Hope begin creating yarn using the age-old craft of spinning with only wheels and hand tools. This project gives over 120 women, most of them widows and orphaned survivors of the Genocide against the Tutsi, dignified employment. Handspun Hope is a certified member of the Fair Trade Federation, which guarantees fair wages and working conditions for the artisans. *DK weight *Approx 100 gm / 3.53 oz *Approx 158 m / 173 yds *Knit 6 US / 4.4 mm 23 S, 28 R *Crochet G-6 US / 4.25 mm *Hand wash *Dry flat in shade *Do not iron Handspun Hope is a sustainable fashion brand committed to ethically sourced materials and that have minimal impact on the environment. *Our products are slow-made to order. Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery.*