A Verb for Keeping Warm
Flock
Color
Flock
Autumn Light Whorl
6328 San Pablo Ave
6328 San Pablo Ave
Oakland CA 94608
United States
Become part of the Flock!
Flock is cozy lightweight yarn made from American wool and milled in Vermont at Green Mountain Spinnery. It is made of a single strand of yarn giving it a rustic, handspun homey feel. Flock is wonderfully soft.
Flock is Verb's take on self-striping yarn. The colorways Granite and Sunflower Seed feature wisps of grey and brown wool, respectively, winding around a white core, resulting in long running stripes of white and the colored wool.
If you see a colorway with "Marble" in its name, that means it is dyed on Granite; a colorway with "Whorl" in its name is dyed on Sunflower Seed. You will see the same marbling through the dye when working with it. The marbling will be more subtle on darker colorways, and more pronounced on lighter colorways. We designed the yarn to be this way because it is delightful to see the colors emerge when knitting, shifting ever so gently.
Any colorway that does not include Marble or Whorl means that it has been dyed on Flock Lighthouse which is solid white. Therefore these colorways result in a more solid, single colored fabric.
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Flock is best suited for shawls, scarves, cowls, and lightweight sweaters. Because the wool in Flock changes in each edition, due to the slight differences in sheep's wool, each edition of Flock is a little bit unique! Since this yarn is milled and dyed in small batches, please purchase all of the yarn required to make your project.
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Flock has been used in a number of patterns, here are some popular options.
If you are looking to knit a lightweight sweater try:
Eva, Olivia, Zoe, or 9-Patch by Julie Weisenberger
Sky Cardi by Carrie Bostick Hoge
These wraps and shawls will keep you warm:
Elodie by Florence Spurling
Moving Forward Wrap by Denise Bayron
Sister Cowl by Junko Okamoto
Vidlin Shawl by Gudrun Johnston
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Sun-Dappled Marble and Gilded Marble are made using organically, locally-grown marigolds. Hear Lora the farmer on our Reverberate Podcast Ep. 7!
Looking for a heavier yarn made from California wool and milled in America? Check out our other farm yarns: Nibble, Horizon, and Graze.
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If the color you want isn't in stock, click here and we will dye it for you.
CROCKING
When working with yarn dyed with indigo and with medium to dark shades of natural dyes (especially on slick fibers like mohair), it is common and natural for the dye to rub off on one’s hands while making. This is called crocking. Although the goods have been washed, it takes pressured contact to release the extra dye. Your handwork is part of the dyeing process. The dye can be removed with hot water and soap. From working closely with dyed materials through the making process, typically, the excess dye has been removed, and the crocking will cease.
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ALWAYS use pH-neutral soap when blocking and washing natural dyes.
Please note the fiber content of the material you are working with, and follow the applicable instructions:
Cotton or linen - Machine washable on cool cycle. Lay flat to dry.
Superwash Wool - Machine washable on cool cycle, though hand wash recommended. Lay flat to dry.
Wool and Wool blends - Handwash only in lukewarm water. Lay flat to dry.
Yarn that has been pre-ordered and / or purchased can be exchanged within 45 days from when we contact you to pick it up (for curbside pickup) or from the day that we ship it for store credit only (less any shipping costs) as long as it is in its original condition (ball band in place). After this time period, yarn can no longer be returned for store credit. We do not refund original or return shipping costs. Please read our full policy here.
Packages ship Tuesday through Saturday via USPS. Once shipped, you will receive a confirmation email and tracking number. Please use the tracking number provided and contact the shipping carrier directly with any questions about transit and delivery.
Please select the insured option at checkout to ensure compensation for a lost package. Once the package has been picked up by the shipping carrier, we are not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged packages. We do not offer refunds or credits for lost or stolen packages.
If you select an insured option and need to file a claim with USPS, we will provide you with the documentation needed to complete your claim. Packages are insured for the order total. If your package is stolen, please contact your credit card company to receive any possible compensation.
Please note: If you choose the 5 business day option, we will ship your package within 5 business days of receiving your order. If you would like us to ship your package sooner, please choose the 3 or 4 business day option.
US orders $149 pre-tax and above:
Free - 5 business days, uninsured
$5 - 4 business days, insured
$12 - 3 business days, insured
US orders under $149 pre-tax:
$9 - 5 business days, uninsured
$12 - 4 business days, insured*
$20 - 3 business days, insured*
*USPS automatically includes insurance up to $100 for all shipments.
Canada: $28**
International: $35**
**For packages weighing 2 pounds plus, there will be additional shipping charges. Please contact us for a quote.
International Orders
All packages shipped outside of the U.S. are shipped using GlobalPost via USPS. We are not responsible for packages which are held in customs or lost. International orders may incur customs fees. We are not responsible for fees you may incur. We cannot mark packages as gifts or enter a lower value amount on customs forms. At this time, we are unable to ship to the United Kingdom due to the complicated VAT situation.
Curbside Pick-Up
To pick up your order at our shop, when checking out, under shipping method, choose Pick up at our Oakland store - 6328 San Pablo Ave.
You will receive an email when your order is ready. Orders placed Tuesday-Saturday are typically ready within 24 hours. To pick up your order, come to the shop between 11am - 3pm, Tuesday-Saturday. Knock on the front door and give us your name.
Pre-orders
Pre-orders will ship on the date listed on the product’s webpage. If you ordered additional items, all items will be shipped with your pre-order. If you would like those items shipped separately, please place two separate orders.
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