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    • Pichinku - Sojta Pima Cotton DK Yarn - 100g in the colour Clover | Yarn Worx
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    Pichinku - Sojta Pima Cotton DK Yarn - 100g

    $13.00$25.00
    Colour
    Clover
    • We are so pleased to stock this beautiful Pima Cotton yarn from Pichinku Fibers of Peru. Ethically sourced and botanically dyed in small batches using seasonal plants and flowers, this plant based yarn is simply gorgeous.

      Sojta is made from 100% Peruvian Pima Cotton and is a Double Knitting (DK) weight yarn (12 ply) which would be perfect for those who are allergic to animal fibres or want to use Vegan friendly products. 

      This cotton is soft but has great stitch definition so is perfect for all of your knitting and crochet needs! 

    • Brand Name: Pichinku Fibers
      Yarn Base:       100% Pima Cotton
      Skein Weight: 100g
      Length: 212 metres / 230 yards
      Needle / Hook Size: 3.75 - 4.5mm (US 5 - 7)
      Care Instructions:  Natural dyes fade beautifully with time and may run a little when washed but will retain their vibrancy with proper care. We recommend hand washing in cold water with a drop of pH neutral detergent and laying flat to dry away from direct sunlight.

    • Pichinku is a social enterprise that produces all natural yarn, botanically dyed in small batches by the skilled hands of women artisans in Cusco, Peru.

      Pichinku (pee-cheen-koo, meaning "little bird" in the native Quechua language) yarn is sustainable, environmentally friendly and socially conscious. Each unique skein is part of the ancient heritage of the Andes mountains, and supports the health of its people and breath taking landscapes.

      Pichinku is run by Dana and the girls - three sisters, Angela, Santusa and Leonarda. They have all worked together since 2013, creating naturally dyed textiles and yarn. They come from very different worlds but have found communion and friendship in their shared passion for preserving artisanal crafts in Peru.

      All of their yarn is ethically sourced and vetted to ensure the highest quality and environmental standards.

      Dye materials are harvested according to their seasonal availability and in environmentally conscious quantities. Although some plants grow nearby to their workshop, they will often travel many hours into remote corners of the neighbouring valleys to find less common materials.

      Some plants need to be worked while still fresh, giving a narrow time frame for dyeing, while others can be dried and stored. All materials are prepared by hand - pounding, grinding, soaking etc. - before being added to the dye pots, boiled and, in most cases, strained.

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