With a softness that you'll only find in well-processed long-staple hemp, these 100% hemp yarns may be just what you've been looking for. Vibrant colors (from low-impact dyes, of course) and hemp's famed durability mean this dk-weight yarn could easily become a favorite. It's mercerized for color-fastness, softness, and sheen. (Mercerization is a chemical and heat process that increases the luster of the thread. Fuzzy threads are burned off, creating a smoother surface that reflects light, increasing the luster of the thread. It also increases water absorbency, making the thread easier to dye.) The 150 meter (165 yard) skein has a gauge of approximately 22 st and 28 rows over 4", using US size 5 (3.75 mm) needles. Made from long-fiber hemp sustainably grown in China; hand or machine wash and lay flat to dry.

With the drape and lustre unique to hemp, the yarn is wonderful for sweaters, scarves, skirts or dresses, crafts, and so much more. Created by LanaKnits, it is apparently cool in the summer, warm in the winter, and splendid year-round. The manufacturer's name is "allhemp 6," should you be looking for that yarn in particular.

The yarn is made and dyed in China in a socially-responsible manner at a factory where LanaKnits maintains a significant amount of oversight about employment issues, social equity, etc. The company's used the same mill for four years, and truly believes they provide an ethical, high-quality yarn.

Ordering a swatch will get you small pieces of all six colors; there's no need to specify which one you're interested in.