LOCAL YARN GUIDE
Featuring yarns from our HVTP member community.
Why Use the Local Yarn Guide?
The Local Yarn Guide makes it easier to source beautiful, locally produced yarns, supporting our region’s farms, mills, dyers, and fiber businesses every time you cast on. HVTP recognizes that our fiber industry relies on an interwoven web of partners working together from farm to finished skein. That’s why to us, the word “local” encompasses all of the Northeast.
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Featured: 100% Northeast Farm-to-Yarn Yarns
These yarns are created fully within the Northeast supply chain—from sheep to skein. Every fiber in this section is: grown in the Northeast, milled in the Northeast, and dyed in the Northeast.
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Meg + Co: Empire Estate New York State Yarn
Fiber: Northeast
Milled: Northeast
Dyed: Northeast
Empire Estate embodies the spirit of New York’s fiber community—domestically produced from sheep to skein right here in New York State.
Fiber Details: • Weight: DK • Fiber: 100% New York State Rambouillet Wool – Non-Superwash • Yardage: 250 yards / 100 grams • Origin: Grown in Jamesville, spun in Greenwich, and hand dyed in Rochester, NY The wool comes from Elly’s Acres Farms in Jamesville, is spun by Battenkill Fibers in Greenwich, and hand dyed by Megs & Co in Rochester. As part of the New York State Grown & Certified program, Empire Estate proudly supports U.S. farms, mills, and dyers, highlighting the strength of our local wool economy. With its rustic yet soft hand, Empire Estate is a beautifully balanced DK-weight yarn—perfect for sweaters, hats, mittens, and cozy accessories. The custom spin gives excellent structure and warmth, making it ideal for long-lasting garments. Available in over 20 vibrant, jewel-toned colors, each skein reflects the craftsmanship and character of New York fiber traditions and style.
Sheep to skein in New York State | 100% American wool | Locally grown, spun, and dyed
$34
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Bloom Woolen Yarns: Y E A R L I N G Worsted
Fiber: Northeast
Milled: Northeast
Dyed: Northeast
Yearling was the yarn that launched Bloom Woolen Yarns and is still one of our best sellers today. Spun from the wool of our multi-colored Shetland sheep, with a touch of alpaca for added softness and warmth, a bit of drape and a soft halo. It is available in a dark rainbow of saturated colors that are acheived using GOTS-certified organic dyes and vinegar. Yearling is ideal for colorwork as the hues in this rich palette compliment each other so very well.
mill : woolen-spun in southern vermont
color : skein dyed in ashfield massachusetts
$36
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Clover Brook Farm: Alpaca -Shetland Blended Yarn (50/50)
Fiber: Northeast
Milled: Northeast
Undyed
Alpaca–Shetland Worsted Weight Yarn A beautifully soft and durable blend of fiber goodness, sourced exclusively from the beloved animals of Clover Brooke Farm. This 100% farm-raised fiber offers the perfect balance of warmth, strength, and buttery softness — ideal for cozy hats, scarves, sweaters, and all your heirloom-quality projects. Handcrafted with care, from pasture to skein. 🌱✨
$30
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Five Sisters Farm: Aran weight Shetland yarn
Fiber: Northeast
Milled: Northeast
Undyed
3-ply soft Shetland yarn in a selection of natural (undyed) colors. Aran weight (170 yd/100 g). Five Sisters Farm Shetland sheep are pasture-raised with love in Plainfield NH.
$30 per 100g/4oz skein
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Bloom Woolen Yarns: Roots Sock/Fingering
Fiber: Northeast
Milled: Northeast
Dyed: Northeast
Roots is Bloom's "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.
All of Bloom's fiber is grown on our family homestead or sourced from small farms in Western MA, NY and VT.
Roots in offered in bright self-striping colorways that are organically dyed, along with our signature plant (and bug!) dyed shades.
$36
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Hudson Valley Fibers : Palisades
Fiber: Northeast
Milled: Northeast
Dyed: Northeast
100 % NYS Grown & Certified Corriedale Yarn; Milled in NYS
280 yds/100 gm
5-6.5 sts/in in stst
US 5 - US7/3.75mm - 4.5 mm
Hand wash in cool water, Lay flat to dry
$25
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Hudson Valley Fibers: Bear Mountain Sock
Fiber: Northeast
Milled: Northeast
Dyed: Northeast
Dorset is a breed of sheep whose fleece is shrink resistant.
100% Dorset Sock Yarn - NO NYLON !!!
NYS sourced, spun, & dyed.
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Genesee Valley Woolworks: Overlay Rug Yarn
Fiber: Northeast
Milled: Northeast
Undyed
Our overlay rug yarn is thick, strong, and ready for work. Each bump weighs approximately 30 ounces and measures about 100 yards in length, with an average diameter of 3/8". It’s spun around a durable wool core using 100% wool fiber for both structure and softness.
Our overlay yarn is designed to layer color over a contrasting base, allowing the underlying tone to subtly show through and create depth and dimension in your finished rug.
Designed for rug weaving, crocheting, or other sturdy crafts, this yarn is made to hold up to use while working up quickly. Every bump includes a branded center-pull tag, making it easy to find your starting end without digging or unraveling.
One bump makes a rug approximately 2' x 2' on our peg loom.
Spun in small batches at our mill in Western New York using local wool from shepherds we know.
$125/ 100yds
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Catskill Merino: Worsted
Fiber: Northeast
Milled: Northeast
Dyed: Northeast
Our wool is custom spun at Green Mountain Spinnery in Vermont. The yarn is hand-dyed on our farm in small limited edition dye lots. Many Colors available.
Worsted: 1 ply, 2 oz, 140 yds.
$22
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Catskill Merino: Sport
Fiber: Northeast
Milled: Northeast
Dyed: Northeast
Our wool is custom spun at Green Mountain Spinnery in Vermont. The yarn is hand-dyed on our farm in small limited edition dye lots. Many Colors Available
Sport: 2 ply, 2 oz, 175 yds.
$22
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Upland Fibers: COR Worsted + Fingering
Fiber: Northeast
Milled: Northeast
Dyed: Northeast
A perfect middle ground between Rustic and Refined; Soft and Strong; Delicate and Hard-wearing, COR is a 3-ply semi-worsted spun yarn made with a 50/50 blend of American Cormo and American Corriedale which comes in both a Worsted and a Fingering Weight.
Farmed in New York and Pennsylvania
Scoured at Clean Fleece, Mechanicville NY
Spun at Battenkill Fiber and Carding Mill, Greenwich NY
Dyed at Caledonian Dye Works, Philadelphia PA
$30
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Upland Fibers: MerHair DK
Fiber: Northeast
Milled: Northeast
Dyed: Northeast
MerHair is a 2-ply DK weight yarn spun from a 70/30 blend of American Merino and American Mohair. Smooth and slightly airy, light yet warm, it offers a gentle halo while still allowing textured stitches to shine more clearly than you might expect from a mohair blend—perfect for cozy garments and dimensional knits alike.
Farmed in New York and Pennsylvania
Scoured at Clean Fleece, Mechanicville NY
Spun at Battenkill Fiber and Carding Mill, Greenwich NY
Dyed at Caledonian Dye Works, Philadelphia PA
$32
What do we call these yarns that are not fully NE, but use NE Processing??
These yarns are…
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Naturally Dyed DK Weight 100% American Merino/Merino-Rambouillet, 3-ply
Completely grown, processed and spun in the U.S. this yarn is made with non-Superwash Shaniko wool. Shaniko Wool is Merino/Rambouillet at 20.4 micron and is completely traceable American branded wool. It knits up beautifully and is soft to the skin. The tight twist provides beautiful stitch definition, and makes wonderfully bouncy cables and textured stitches. All yarns are naturally dyed by Kirsten who uses dyeing processes that are gentle and intentional. Each dye lot is unique while the colors produced reflect nature in beautiful and subtle ways. Yarn content: 100% American grown Merino/Merino-Rambouillet, 3-ply. Weight: DK Yardage: Approximately 130yds/119m per 50g skein. Care: Hand wash cold. Lay flat to dry
$15
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Naturally Dyed Fingering Weight 100% American Merino/Merino-Rambouillet
This 100% American grown wool is a luxurious blend of Merino and Merino-Rambouillet. It’s a great choice for lighter garments and accessories and its incredibly soft fibers are perfect for pieces worn next to the skin. All yarns are naturally dyed by Kirsten who uses dyeing processes that are gentle and intentional. Each dye lot is unique while the colors produced reflect nature in beautiful and subtle ways. Yarn content: 100% American grown Merino/Merino-Rambouillet Weight: Fingering Yardage: Approximately 225yds/206m per 50g skein. Care: Hand wash cold. Lay flat to dry.
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New York State 3-ply Sport Weight Yarn
Fiber: Northeast Blended w/ USA Merino
Milled: Northeast
Dyed: Northeast
I’m thrilled to be dyeing this local New York State 3-ply Sport weight yarn. The yarn is spun at Battenkill Fibers in Greenwich, NY using locally sourced Corriedale and Merino fleece. The yarn dyes and knits up beautifully and promises one of a kind finished projects whether using only one color or several colors as in Fair Isle knitting or stripes. Yarn content: 60% New York State Corriedale/40% Merino - white base Weight: 3-ply Sport Yardage: Approximately 164yds/150m per 50g skein.
$17 per 50g skein
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Adirondack DK Romney Merino Yarn
Fiber: Northeast Blended w/ USA Merino
Milled: Northeast
Dyed: Northeast
Two ply DK weight yarn – also known as Battenkill Fibers Adirondack DK. 60% US-sourced Merino and 40% Romney wool from local farms. This soft and lofty yarn would make a beautiful sweater in any one of several natural colors. The lighter colors also dye up beautifully. Skein size and yardage vary, but most are 100g with about 240 yds/skein.
$24