Appalachian Baby U.S. Shaniko Washable Wool

Shaniko Wool ranch, located in north central Oregon, is the base of operations, they ranch, plus bring in wool from nearly a dozen partner ranches that are located in California, Nevada and Colorado. For more than a century this community of ranches have been demonstrating a commitment to nurturing natural resources through responsible land management and grazing practices that improve soil health, water quality and biodiversity. 

265 yd/3.5 oz./100g

• Suggested Gauge: 18 sts and 25 rows = 4" in stockinette stitch, washed
• Suggested Needle Size: U.S.#9 (5.5m)

Shaniko Wool Company offers the only fully traceable and third-party certified wool in North America, via the RWS (Responsible Wool Standard) and Nativa Precious Fiber standards. The RWS is a voluntary global standard that addresses the welfare of sheep and the land they graze on.

Shaniko is creating a first-of-its-kind Carbon Initiative to determine its net carbon budgets and measure carbon sequestration. With credible and verified data and findings, the company's Carbon Initiative will influence future management decisions and support the environmental and economic value of sustainable and regenerative ranching practices.