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ABOUT OUR YARN

Our Commitment to
Sustainable, Ethical Yarn

At Knot & Bones, we believe that beauty and integrity belong together. Every skein we dye begins with carefully sourced fibers chosen not only for their exceptional softness and quality, but also for the respect shown to the animals, people, and environments that produce them.

Freshly dyed blue, silver, and softly speckled Knot & Bones yarn hanging to dry
CAREFULLY SOURCED. COLORED BY HAND.

Certified Safe &
Responsible Fibers

Our bare yarns come from a mill that supplies OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100, Class I certified yarn.

STANDARD 100 tests certified textiles for harmful substances. Class I has the strictest requirements and limit values, developed for products for babies and young children.

These sourcing choices put fiber safety at the heart of our work, alongside our wider commitment to responsible production.

Ethical & Humane
Wool Sourcing

All of the wool our suppliers use is 100% mulesing-free.

We believe that the animals who provide these beautiful fibers deserve care and compassion. Our suppliers share this philosophy, upholding ethical treatment and humane living conditions for their flocks.

By choosing mulesing-free wool, we honor the animals behind our craft and ensure that kindness is woven into every strand.

Click here to find out more about the mulesing process. ↗

Certified
Organic Options

For our organic yarn bases, we source bare yarn that carries both Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) and OEKO-TEX® certifications.

GOTS is recognized worldwide for its environmental and social criteria, with responsible and traceable practices throughout certified processing. These include:

  • Organic farming practices that protect soil and ecosystems
  • Responsible sourcing of organic animal fibers
  • Restrictions on hazardous processing chemicals
  • Fair labor and safe working conditions

Each organic skein reflects a deeper commitment to sustainability, transparency, and quality.

Recycled Nylon,
Not Virgin Plastic

When a yarn blend requires the strength and durability of a synthetic component, our supplier uses only recycled nylon—never virgin synthetics.

Recycled nylon reduces waste, conserves resources, and supports a circular textile economy without compromising on performance. This allows us to create durable yarns that remain soft, strong, and environmentally mindful.

Io resting beneath a colorful handmade crochet blanket beside a ball of yarn
SOFT ENOUGH FOR THE STUDIO’S MOST DISCERNING COMPANION.

FROM OUR HANDS, TO YOURS

Sustainability
in Every Stitch

By choosing Knot & Bones yarn, you’re supporting a mindful approach to making, one that values craftsmanship, transparency, and respect for the natural world.

From the farms that raise our fiber to the final skein in your hands, every step is guided by our belief that sustainable making should feel as good as it looks.

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