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    Targhee Worsted | Wardrobe Essentials colorways

    You're going to love this yarn.

    Like a feeling of home, Targhee Worsted isn’t showy. It's soft and matte and thirsty for color, and its true beauty comes when you touch it, work with it and wear it.

    • It is gentle on the earth: non-superwash, grown and spun domestically in the U.S.
    • It’s next to skin soft and durable for wearing. Targhee sheep are a new-ish breed of sheep that blend long and short wool specifically to make the perfect yarn for hand-knitters.
    • My style of hand-dyeing and this yarn synchronize like peas and carrots. I create layers of color, with intentional dark blips to mimic low-contrast speckles when knit. The final fabric color is rich, layered, and squishy delicious.
    Yarn specifications

    Targhee Worsted
    100% non-superwash Targhee wool
    280 yards | 115 grams
    3-ply construction
    non-superwash

    Gauge
    Targhee Worsted is a robust worsted weight yarn that can be used for any pattern with a gauge between 17 and 20 sts to 4 inches (10 cm).

    I usually use a US size 7 to 9 (4.5 mm to 5.5 mm) needle for Targhee Worsted.

    This yarn looks best in garments or accessories where you want body, rather than drape. Think: sweaters, hats, cowls, mittens.

    Provenance
    American grown and spun

    Why I love sweaters made from Targhee wool

    Targhee wool is a spectacular fiber that makes full-bodied, durable, warm, and beautiful sweaters. I dye a sock weight and a worsted weight.

    Things to know about Targhee:

    • It's hard-wearing and next-to-skin soft.

    • Dye colors look softer and more muted.

    • It has body (rather than drape).

    • It's "sticky" which makes it perfect for colorwork.

    Targhee is one of the newer sheep breeds and its wool is three-quarters fine wool (like merino) and one-quarter long wool. The long wool reduces pilling and the fine wool makes it next-to-skin soft.

    Read more about the Targhee sheep's fascinating history here.

    Do you need to alternate skeins?

    Yes. All of my yarn is dyed by hand in small batches of four skeins. There will be variations in color intensity and placement. I think that’s part of what makes each skein perfect – they’re not identical. If you will be using more than 1 skein in your project, alternate skeins to blend any color differences.

    Caring for your finished item

    Targhee Worsted should always be hand-washed with a gentle wool wash and cold-water rinse.

    Depending on the difference in chemistry between your local water and mine, there may be some color residue in the wash process. Washing and rinsing in cold water will help to minimize this.

    Always let your knitted item air dry to prevent shrinking or felting and to keep your item looking its best.



    Customer Reviews

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    June S.

    Lovely yarn and lovely color!

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    Patti M.
    Softer and prettier than the picture!!

    So glad I took you up on your try me offer. Will be back for more and more colors!

    Hugs, Patti

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    Laura L.
    The Best Green

    I ordered this skein from Anne because I love green, and Toad Hall has a myriad of greens that read as a solid. I haven't yet knit with it but it's sitting by my knitting chair for me to fondle at will. It came with a pattern for Anne's Blossom hat and I believe that's what I will knit with it. Loveliness!

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    Sarah
    Lovely yarn

    I purchased the Targhee Sweater yarn in Herdwick. It is a beautiful variegated green, that reminds me of evergreen foliage. The yarn is wonderfully squishy and springy and round. I am really enjoying knitting with it and highly recommend Anne's lovely yarns!

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    Sarah W.
    Lovely Yarn, Superior Service

    Really gorgeous color, exactly as described. The yarn itself has a strong, yet squishy feel. And Anne's communication is excellent. As a crafter, I'm always happy to order from an independent artist who works to make the world a better place...and provides such an exquisite product.