Features
Alchemy Juniper Sock yarn in the Elements and Colorways shades will take your breath away! Alchemy takes colors inspired by nature to create colors that are harmonious and vibrant. Because
our yarns are hand painted rather than immersion dyed,
there is a subtle variegation in the Elements, which
lends a rich, luminous quality to the fibers. Alchemy' s Colorways multi-color hand paints exhibit
unique qualities that set us apart from other well-respected
hand paint manufacturers. Utilizing time-honored Fine
Art techniques, we create colorways that transcend the
typical in multicolor hand paint experience. We focus
on subtle progressions of color, giving a smooth and
integrated feel, rather than a segmented, striping approach. See below for more information on Alchemys passion for creating beautiful, unique and eco friendly yarns.
The first touch, the initial glimpse of Alchemy Yarns
of Transformation tells you we are passionate about
everything we do. Combining time-honored Fine Art techniques,
the highest quality fibers available worldwide, and
a reverence for Nature’s palette, we create yarns
– and thereby opportunities for creative expression
that transcend the typical. Pleasing the senses, soothing
the soul – we strive for nothing less than the
transformative moment in art and life.
Nestled in the beautiful rolling hills of Sonoma County,
our Northern California studios and farm blend with
the surrounding orchards and vineyards. Here in this
natural setting our “work family” practices
the art of creating exquisite hand paint yarns. Each
skein is thoughtfully and artistically painted, then
steamed over an open fire. We hang our yarns from bamboo
rods suspended across our land thereby allowing each
skein to be dried by the cooling breezes of the Pacific
Ocean. We believe that our commitment to living life
to its fullest – to recognizing health and healing
and love and light in every breath – is captured
in each skein of yarn we make. By creating Alchemy Yarns
of Transformation with such intent, we trust this beauty
is given over to you when you choose Alchemy in support
of your creative expression.
It takes a village to make beautiful handpaint yarn -- but many
villages are needed to make truly mindful fiber.
At Alchemy Yarns, we believe in social and global consciousness. We do
not support mills or practices that condone human or animal suffering.
We create partnerships with individuals and small companies who
understand and honor the need for meaningful work, sustainable
agriculture, and compassionate responsibility. Every aspect of creating
our handpaint fiber -- from the harvesting of raw materials, to the
environment in which our fiber is custom-spun, to the skilled painting
techniques that bestow the color for which we are known worldwide -- is
done with care and commitment. We love our fiber from start to finish,
every single skein we make.
We do not use any chemicals in the many steps of creating our fiber.
All natural mordants are used in applying color to the fiber; indeed, a
single skein of our bamboo yarn takes 72 hours to produce. We allow our
fiber to dry naturally, without heaters or other stress-inducing
factors that can speed up the process of making yarn. In fact, we do
everything we do in a slow, time-honored, and thoughtful way that
allows for the creation of the world's most luxurious yarns.
By choosing Alchemy, you are contributing to the social and economic
well-being of the diverse cultures and loving hands that work to create
our beautiful fibers.
We invite you to share our passion.
Welcome to the world of ALCHEMY.
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