2025 Spring Taster Box ((EA))

Your Spring Taster Box includes:

• 1x 100g skein of The Grey Sheep Co. Stein Fine Wool ® Double Knitting, DK Weight (1 skein, 273 yards)
• 1x 100g skein of Whistlebare Yeavering Bell, 4ply / Fingering Weight (1 skein, 383 yards)
• 2x 50g balls of WoolDreamers Saona, Light DK / Sport Weight (480 yards total)
• 4x 25g balls of Jamieson & Smith 2ply Double Knitting, DK Weight (328 yards total)
• 1x 100g skein of West Yorkshire Spinners Fleece Bluefaced Leicester, DK Weight (1 skein, 246 yards)
• 2x 50g skeins Garthenor Organic Number 2, 4ply / Sport Weight (2 skeins; 372 yards total)
• 3x 25g balls of Tukuwool Cashmere Silk, 4ply / Fingering Weight (3 balls; 285 yards total)
• 1x Digital Pattern for Thistledown Scarf by Susan Mills for TWT
• 1x The Woolly Thistle Key Chain by Katrinkles
• 1x 3-piece Spring Stitch Marker Set
• Pattern Suggestion Card
• Free US Shipping!!

A note about colors: We feel it is important to show you what you are buying and so we have listed out the items that will be in each box for you to see for yourself (rather than making a Mystery Box). We want you to be confident that you are purchasing a really great Box. BUT!  We want to keep an element of SURPRISE so we will be carefully selecting the colors for each box. All of the color possibilities for the dyed (and natural color) yarns are beautiful so we feel confident that you will love our choices.

If you are new to the Spring Taster Box tradition here at The Woolly Thistle, enjoy this excitement from these Spring Taster Box fans:

"Well, I'm in 7th heaven, I received my Spring Taster Box! I enjoyed every minute of slowly unpacking it. Woolly Thistle, you've outdone yourselves!"

Read on for information on each yarn included in the 2025 Spring Taster Box!

Tukuwool Cashmere Silk 4ply

Tukuwool is a Finnish yarn brand rooted in tradition and sustainability. Spun and dyed entirely in Finland, Tukuwool celebrates a deep respect for nature and heritage, while combining rustic authenticity with modern aesthetics. Tukuwool is committed to ethical practices, creating yarn that is as honest as it is beautiful.

Tukuwool Cashmere and Silk 4ply is the such a luxurious offering -  Soft, strong, and effortlessly elegant, it’s perfect for garments and accessories that deserve the finest touch. Your 2025 Spring Taster Box will contain 3 balls of the same beautiful color.

• Weight: Fingering 
• Yardage: approx 95 yds (87m) / 25g per ball
• Package: 25g skein
• Composition: 70% GRS-certified cashmere, 30% cruelty-free silk
• Care: Hand Wash, Dry Flat
• Made in Finland

The Grey Sheep Stein Fine Wool ® DK

The Grey Sheep Co. is a small, sustainable farm in Hampshire, England, known for its commitment to ethical, traceable wool. Every fleece comes from their own lovingly raised flocks, sheared on-site and processed locally to preserve quality and reduce environmental impact. The team—led by shepherdess Emma—manages every step from pasture to skein, blending traditional farming with thoughtful innovation. Their yarns reflect the land they come from: rich in character, resilient, and deeply rooted in place.

Stein Fine Wool® DK is The Grey Sheep Co.'s signature yarn—spun from pedigree fine wool flocks of Gotland and Stein Fine Wool that combines softness with exceptional stitch definition. We are delighted by Emma's special colorway, The Bluebell Trail, made for and only available in our 2025 Spring Taster Box! 

• Weight: DK
• Yardage: approx 273 yds (250m) / 100g 
• Package: 100g skein
• Composition: 100% Virgin Wool
• Care: Hand wash
• Made in the UK

 

West Yorkshire Spinners (WYS) Fleece Bluefaced Leicester DK

West Yorkshire Spinners (WYS) is a renowned British yarn company celebrated for its commitment to quality, sustainability, and local sourcing. Based in the heart of Yorkshire, WYS takes pride in spinning and dyeing its yarns in-house, using British-grown wool to maintain full control over quality and environmental impact. Their dedication to traditional craftsmanship combined with modern innovation sets them apart, producing yarns that are both luxurious and ethically made. WYS yarn is a favorite here at The Woolly Thistle and we're happy to offer this beautiful, DK weight yarn in the Spring Taster Box. 

WYS Fleece Bluefaced Leicester  DK yarn is a standout in their collection, crafted from 100% British Bluefaced Leicester wool, known for its silky softness and beautiful stitch definition. The color range is rich and earthy reflecting the beautiful British landscpe. We'll choose one of the gorgeous heathered shades for your Box.

• Weight: DK
• Yardage: approx 246 yds (225m) / 100g 
• Package: 100g skein
• Composition: 100% Wool (Hebridean, Zwartbles, Shetland, Cheviot, Texel)
• Made in Scotland

 

Whistlebare Yeavering Bell 4ply

We are so excited to have the opportunity to include Whistlebare yarn in the 2025 Spring Taster Box. Whistlebare is a small family farm in North Northumberland, England and their yarn is a true unicorn. They have pedigree flocks of Angora Goats for their fine mohair fleece and Wensleydale Sheep for their high luster and longwool. Whistlebare keeps their operation small with the utmost care, from the welfare of their cherished animals and their environmental impact, to creating yarns that meet every high standard for beauty and quality. 

Whistlebare Yeavering Bell 4ply is a fingering weight yarn that showcases a luxuriously soft feel and a beautiful luster. The knitted fabric will have a natural drape and last a lifetime. These scrumptious skeins are hand-dyed in small batches on the farm in some of the most beautiful colors. Destined to be a treasure in your stash and ready for the perfect project, Whistlebare Yeavering Bell sure brings all the good feels to our knitting.

• Weight: Fingering
• Yardage: ~383 yards (300m) / 100g
• Package: 100g skein
• Composition: 80% Goat (Mohair) / 20% Wool (Wensleydale)
• Care: Handwash Cold, Dry Flat
• Sourced and Made in the UK