Quince and Co. Chickadee Organic Heathers yarn is spun from soft organic wool and twisted together firmly enough to be sturdy, yet gently enough to be soft and cushiony. Chickadee Organic Heathers is made with 100% Organic Wool, made in Italy. For more information on the GOTS-certified Organic Wool see below.
Yardage: 164 yards / 50 g
Fiber: 100% organic wool / Made in Italy
Weight: Sport / DK Weight
Gauge: 6.5 sts / inch on size US 3 -Â 6 sts / inch on size US 5
Care instructions: Handwash cool, lay flat to dry
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What is GOTS-certified Organic Wool, anyway?
GOTS certification importantly ensures three mutually reinforcing categories of responsibility:
- The sheep are raised in a humane manner aligning with organic farming standards. Mulesing is not allowed.Fair labor practices that ensure respect for the farmers and others that participate in the process from sheep to finished fiber.
- Protection of the environment, ensuring that no harmful chemicals, no heavy metals, formaldehydes, fluorocarbons, chemical fertilizers or pesticides are used at any point from ranch to production facility.
Read more about Quince Chickadee Organic Heathers on their blog.Â