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May 17, 2019
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Did you know that Blue Sky Fibers has 18 different undyed yarns from which to choose? These are beautiful shades of Ecru that are sustainably-sourced and entirely natural - perfect for those with skin sensitivities. Blue Sky's undyed yarns include a wide range of fibers (Alpaca, Wool, Silk and Organic Cotton), weights and textures that vary from smooth and silky to light and airy. Whether you're an indie dyer looking for unique hanks to make your own, or a lover of natural color, get ready to fall for these dreamy yarns.

Continue reading below to learn more about each of these yarns, fiber composition, available patterns and more. Knit-up the patterns with undyed yarn, dye the hanks before knitting, or dye the pattern after knitting is complete - there are so many options and variations to play with. Please share your fiber art with us on Facebook, Instagram or on Ravelry- we are excited to see your inspiring creations!


Metalico - All Colors

Metalico is an extra special yarn line because each color is created by mixing naturally-occurring colors from the silk and alpaca fiber sources giving it a soft and natural glow. How beautiful is that?

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Organic Cotton (Skinny) - No. 30: Birch

What better fiber source to naturally dye on than our Organic Cotton? This yarn is  environmentally-friendly and knits-up as a wear-everyday durable piece. The multi-ply construction makes this yarn extremely resistant to pilling with no itch.

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Baby Alpaca - No. 500: Natural White

In addition to the pictured Natural White color, Baby Alpaca color No. 505: Natural Taupe and No. 506: Natural Streaky Brown are completely undyed. A few colors are only partially dyed, including No. 507: Natural Light Gray, No. 508: Natural Medium Gray, No. 508: Natural Medium Gray, and No. 509: Natural Dark Gray.

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Brushed Suri - No. 900: Whipped Cream

Texture lovers look no further. Brushed Suri has an airy halo that creates a soft mohair-like look without the itch. It's a great choice for an indie-dyer looking for something a little different to stand out.

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Suri Merino - No. 410: Snow

It doesn't get much more luxurious than Suri Merino. It's a lustrous single-ply blend of 60% Baby Suri Alpaca and 40% Fine Merino. This combination creates a soft and warm fabric with a fluid drape. If you can dream it, you can knit it.

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Woolstok (Worsted) - No. 1303: Highland Fleece

This light and lofty two-ply yarn is easy to work with and has excellent stitch definition. Great for colorwork and Fair Isle knitting, it would be really unique to dye a variety of your own unique shades for one pattern. Or use the undyed color to knit a pattern with lots of texture, like the Endless Wrap (pictured below).

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Organic Cotton (Worsted) - No. 80: Bone

This yarn is for the sustainably-conscious who still want a luxurious handfeel to their yarn. It's worsted weight with a gentle two-ply spin. Environmentally friendly and naturally soft, this yarn will soak up dye color.

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Extra - No. 3510: Butter Cream

This bouncy two-ply yarn has extra yardage so you can knit extra long with each skein. With a fiber content of 55% Baby Alpaca and 45% Fine Merino, you're sure to fall in love with this supremely soft yarn.

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Bulky - No. 1004: Polar Bear

The bulky weight blend of alpaca and springy wool results in a chunky yarn that’s a quick knit for those who’d rather work with their hands than twiddle their thumbs. The light single-ply spin makes this yarn cushy and luxurious.

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Woolstok (Jumbo) - No. 1900: Snow Storm

Crafted from the highest quality Peruvian Highland sheep, Woolstok Jumbo is a very big yarn, soft and sturdy with a unique braided construction. We adore the juxtaposition of the minimal undyed color with the maximalist oversized knits.

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Create the yarn of your dreams with our undyed roving. From color, weight, spin, and texture - there are endless items for you to create. The 50% Superfine Alpaca and 50% Wool Roving composition gives a smooth and springy handfeel allowing you to spin weights from fine to super bulky.

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