Built for real-life and made to last, Keystone is a classic, easy-care worsted weight yarn that perfectly blends practicality with purpose. Designed for knitters and crocheters who want dependable quality without compromising on values, Keystone is crafted from a thoughtful blend of 70% deadstock acrylic, and 30% North American wool. The result? A soft, sturdy, and versatile yarn as ideal for baby garments and dog sweaters as it is for heirloom afghans or community outreach projects.
FIBER: 70% Deadstock Acrylic, 30% N. American Wool
YARDAGE/WEIGHT: 190 yds / 100g
KNITTING WEIGHT: Worsted
GAUGE: 17-19 sts = 4” (10 cm)
NEEDLE: US 6-8 / 4-5 mm
Why North American wool? Dyeing raw fiber is just one step in the multi part process of manufacturing Germantown. By blending this wool with the deadstock acrylic, they're expanding the use of the fiber, which in turn, reduces waste and increases supply chain efficiency.
Why deadstock? When sourcing their raw materials for an easy-care, affordable yarn, Kelbourne Woolens took great care when considering the acrylic. Working directly with the mill that makes their Germantown line, they utilized more than 59,000 pounds of acrylic fiber abandoned in their warehouse. This is fiber that would otherwise have gone to waste or ended up in a landfill.
