Ylva X Elliott & May – Hey Mama Wolf

Yarn Weight: Sportweight
Fibre: 100% German Wool
Length: 240m – 100g
Needle Size: 3mm
Gauge: 22sts = 10cm
Care: Handwash and lie flat to dry

This is the perfect collab – Hey Mama Wolfś Ylva yarn base plant dyed by the wonderful Katie from Elliott & May. Katie forages around where she lives in the UK so all the colours that she uses are local and seasonal. 

This is a limited collection and is only available at Cross & Woods 

Ylva is yarn made from German wool, with a difference. Every step of the process, from sheep to plant-dyed skein, is done with sustainability in mind. Ylva was originally named Schafswolle No. 03 and while it has a new name, the quality remains the same.
The fibre is collected from small sheep farms in Northern and Eastern Germany and then plant-dyed in Austria. The dye house in Vienna thoroughly checks the yarn for color fastness, ensuring that they will stand the test of time.
With Ylva, HMW actively supports small German sheep farms, making sure to buy the fleece from farmers at a fair price.

This is a rustic wool which makes it well suited to long-lasting garments. Ylva is a versatile yarn and is ideal for textured patterns, brioche, or colorwork. Be sure to always wash Ylva swatches as the yarn blooms considerably and becomes noticeably softer after washing.

Please note that yarn dyed with plants should not be exposed to direct sunlight for long periods of time as this may cause some colours to fade.