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Shepherd’s Lamb Rambouillet Yarn Review & Giveaway

April 24, 2019 Leave a Comment

Yarn was provided for review & giveaway by Shepherd’s Lamb. Opinions are my own.

Shepherd's Lamb 100% Certified Organic Rambouillet Wool Yarn Review & Giveaway

Lately, I’ve been really really digging good old, country style wool yarns. (Yes, despite the fact that it’s about to be May, ha!) It’s the kind of yarn that just makes you feel grounded and solid while you work with it. It’s a little more down to earth, very pleasant and homey in your hands. In honor of Earth Day this week, I give you one such yarn – a 100% certified organic wool number from Shepherd’s Lamb: Rambouillet Yarn. This 2-ply sport weight yarn is a joy to knit & crochet with for wool lovers, especially those who care for the environment!

Shepherd's Lamb 100% Certified Organic Rambouillet Wool Yarn Review & Giveaway

This yarn is hand-dyed with something called low-impact prepared powder dyes. Shepherd’s Lamb yarns come from New Mexico, a place where water is a precious resource. The dyeing process used to make Rambouillet yarn is suited to dry climates because it requires very little water and is done in small batches due to the time-consuming nature of this natural dye process. Also, most of the natural dye materials used to make this line of gorgeous yarns are gathered by hand from northern New Mexico, which is SO COOL.

Shepherd's Lamb 100% Certified Organic Rambouillet Wool Yarn Review & Giveaway

THE YARN: Shepherd’s Lamb Rambouillet Wool

Colorway pictured: Razzleberry
Skein details:
180 yards/165 meters per skein // 2.0 ounces/57g per skein // 100% Certified Organic Wool // Sport Weight
Knitting needles: US 6, 4 mm / 16 stitches & 22 rows over 4 inches (10 cm)
Crochet hook: US G-6, 4 mm / 18 sc & 24 rows over 4 inches (10 cm)
Cons: If you like your superwash yarn (which is basically coated in plastic, btw), you might not love having to launder your handmade items super carefully.
Pros: Can we talk about how gorgeous this Razzleberry color is? Ugh, I just love it! One of the most perfect reds, especially in real life, in my humble opinion.
Pattern Ideas: Crocheters, get yourself a few colors of this stuff and hook up a Ripple Wrap! It would be so warm! And knitters, you might want to consider the Golden Check Infinity Scarf, which was designed exactly for a yarn like this!

Get your hands on the free crochet pattern for the Ripple Wrap! The Ripple Wrap is a four-color take on one of the most universally-recognized crochet stitches: the ripple stitch. Seen in afghan patterns in grandmothers' houses everywhere, the ripple stitch creates a fun zig zag pattern that opens up tons of possibilities for color combos.
Ripple Wrap
Get your hands on a free knitting pattern for the Golden Check Infinity Scarf!
Golden Check Infinity Scarf

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One lucky winner will get 1 skein of Rambouillet yarn in Razzleberry! Giveaway is open to U.S. only. Enter in the box provided below or here.

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Shepherd's Lamb 100% Certified Organic Rambouillet Wool Yarn Review & Giveaway

Yarn was provided for review & giveaway by Shepherd’s Lamb. Opinions are my own.

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About Heidi

Heidi Gustad is a craft book author, designer & creator specializing in yarn crafts like knitting, crochet, latch hook & macramé. Her first book, Latch Hook: 12 Projects for the Modern Maker, is out now.

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Hi! I’m Heidi (she/her/hers), a craft book author & pattern designer specializing in knitting, crochet, latch hook & macrame. Really anything with yarn! ❤️  My work combines vintage and modern design elements, featuring bold colors and graphic motifs.

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