Arapawa are native to a small island of the same name off the coast of New Zealand. The sheep are merino-related and were abandoned long ago by a whaling ship or, rumor has it, by Captain Cook. Left to their own devices, they evolved into a hardy feral breed, even shedding their fleece in warmer weather as do other primitive sheep. They have curling horns and are sometimes spotted. They come in rich shades of brown, black, gray and creamy white. We’ve taken advantage of their natural color variation and blended fleeces to make a warm brown, tweedy yarn. Arapawa wool is unusually soft, with a dry and almost weightless, lofty hand.
Looking for the perfect garment to cast-on with this gorgeous yarn? The Arapawa Sweater by Eri Shimizu was designed specifically for this fiber.
We offer a range of shipment options through USPS. The shipping cost will depend on order size and destination - our shipping pricing comes directly from USPS.
You will receive a shipping confirmation, including a tracking number once we process your order. We are a small team, and this may take up to 2-3 business days. For more information on shipping please see our FAQs.
Yardage: Approx. 111 yds [101 m] /50g skein
Gauge: 4 sts per inch on size US 8 [5 mm]
Spin: 2-ply
Fiber: 100% New Zealand Arapawa wool
Spun: Massachusetts
This yarn (in any quantity) includes an automatic free download of the Arapawa Cap pattern by Pam Allen, knit with two skeins of Arapawa. A link to download the digital pattern will be emailed when your order is fulfilled!
Arapawa are native to a small island of the same name off the coast of New Zealand. The sheep are merino-related and were abandoned long ago by a whaling ship or, rumor has it, by Captain Cook. Left to their own devices, they evolved into a hardy feral breed, even shedding their fleece in warmer weather as do other primitive sheep. They have curling horns and are sometimes spotted. They come in rich shades of brown, black, gray and creamy white. We’ve taken advantage of their natural color variation and blended fleeces to make a warm brown, tweedy yarn. Arapawa wool is unusually soft, with a dry and almost weightless, lofty hand.
Looking for the perfect garment to cast-on with this gorgeous yarn? The Arapawa Sweater by Eri Shimizu was designed specifically for this fiber.
We offer a range of shipment options through USPS. The shipping cost will depend on order size and destination - our shipping pricing comes directly from USPS.
You will receive a shipping confirmation, including a tracking number once we process your order. We are a small team, and this may take up to 2-3 business days. For more information on shipping please see our FAQs.