June Cashmere Lace

June Cashmere yarn...sourced in Kyrgyzstan, spun in Scotland and dyed and finished in Maine, USA. The yarn takes a truly unique trip around the world to obtain its warmth, beauty, and luxurious feel. Available in lace and DK weights, colors are rich and heathery.

June Cashmere's 100% cashmere yarns are collected directly from Kyrgyz shepherds living on small family farms along the ancient Silk Road amidst the soaring mountains of Central Asia. June is the Kyrgyz word for animal fiber, which is a centuries old vital resource and essential element of their nomadic lifestyle. From felted woolen rugs, to the clothes on their backs, june has made itself an indelible part of Kyrgyz culture. Additionally, the uniquely warm properties of the cashmere from their goats allow them to sustain cold and long winters in the vast mountains in Kyrgyzstan.

June Cashmere is actively investing in the communities where the cashmere is gathered. For example, they facilitate village-to-village training sessions teaching best practices for increasing the quantity and quality of cashmere fiber production. In 2014, with winter quickly approaching in a village where the company works, they were able to replace a defunct heating system in an elementary school. Then in 2015, in a different village, June Cashmere repaired the heating system of its school and furnished their kindergarten class with kitchen supplies and toys. These investments are a modest start to what will become a dynamic future of growth and development made possible by this remarkable fiber.

Fiber Content: 100% Kyrgyz Cashmere
Gauge: 30 sts = 4"
Needles: US #1 (2.0mm)
Yardage: 308 yards/280 m
Put Up: 50gr skein
Care: Hand wash, dry flat
Made In: Gathered in Kyrgyzstan, spun in Scotland, dyed and finished in Maine, USA