R O O T S : sock/fingering, 3.5 oz, 400 yards
 
Roots is our "not-just-sock" yarn.... a 3-ply next-to-skin-soft sock or fingering weight made from 90% Romney cross and 10% mohair.  Yes, it's strong enough for socks, but don't just relegate Roots to the feet! With a soft halo and gentle drape, Roots works great for shawls and cardigans, lace and colorwork, and tops light enough for spring days or cool summer nights. Wool is not just for winter!
 
We wanted to create an alternative to other woolen sock yarns that often have nylon or other synthetic fibers added.  We knew that using 3-plies of long, strong wool and spinning it worsted style at Battenkill Fibers would make a strong yarn; we also added some mohair for extra strength and luster making a good practical sock yarn.
 
Roots in now offered in bright self-striping colorways that are organically dyed, along with our signature plant (and bug!) dyed shades.  
 
Don't see the color you're looking for, or not enough of a certain color in stock? Contact us and we will try to help!
 
(S) = Natural Sheep Colors
(N) = Naturally Dyed using plants, bugs and/or minerals
(O) - Organically Dyed using GOTS-Certified Organic pigment and vinegar
 
The wool in Roots comes from the well cared-for sheep at Four Blessings Farm in Leverett MA.  Brad Archer has been breeding his Romney cross sheep for years with a keen eye on developing long, soft, strong lustrous fiber for his weaving projects.  Now that Brad is retired from weaving, this amazing resource was not being utilized and I was able to offer him a fair price for the accumulation of fiber he'd been storing.  Bloom has purchased this "clip" for 4 years in a row, and plans to do so again this spring!