Harrisville Designs

While this century-old woolen mill also produces yarns for Jill Draper Makes Stuff, Peace Fleece, and Brooklyn Tweed, Harrisville’s own line is an affordable and beautiful way to try a variety of quality woolen-spun yarns.

Sourcing: Some USA Sourced, Some NZ/AU Sourced / Domestically Spun / Domestically Dyed / Custom Milled

Animals: Ranch Sourced / Farm to Mill / Wool Broker

People: Family Business / Small Business

Environment: Undyed Offerings

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Harrisville Designs: Shetland / Highland

Originally named after yarns commonly produced in Scotland for their similar structure, these core yarns at Harrisville are spun from a mix of different wools (not Shetland wool, though). Even so, they’re delightfully crunchy and wear beautifully, making them an American knitting classic.

Fingering // 217 yd, 50 g (or in 900 yd, 1/2 lb. unwashed cones)

Worsted // 200 yd, 100 g (or in 450 yd, 1/2 lb. unwashed cones)

Harrisville Designs: Shear

This limited-release yarn focuses on specific ranchers who work with CVM and Romeldale sheep in Idaho and Oregon. I love that Harrisville is actively pursuing special breeds like this for limited edition runs and immediately snatched up a sweater lot. I have no idea how long this yarn will be available.

DK // 320 yd, 100 g

Harrisville Designs: FlyWHEEL, WATERshed, TURBINE

The yarns in this collection are created to help support Harrisville’s hydropower project for the future: returning the mill back to hydropower and a clean, local energy resource. These richly heathered colors have fantastic depth and come in so many wearable colorways.

Sport // 170 yd, 50 g

Worsted // 110 yd, 50 g

Bulky // 110 yd, 100 g

Harrisville Designs has several other yarns I love and adore, but have not yet documented for this page. You can check them out here.