What is Cat & Sparrow all about?
I'm Rachael, and I run Cat & Sparrow UK. I dye small batch yarns and fibres, with a focus on British wool and sustainable fibres. I also stock a selection of my favourite tools, because I think you'll love them as much as I do!
Cat & Sparrow started out as a venture between two friends who loved to spin, knit and crochet. We joined forces and began our adventures in colour and texture together.
Fibre collections
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BFL/Silk/Linen - 50g
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60% British Bluefaced Leicester/20% silk/20% linen
This blend is a textured mix of Bluefaced Leicester, silk and linen. The fibres are well blended to ensure ease of drafting and even distribution of fibres. The BFL and silk work beautifully together, giving the soft BFL sheen and drape, and the linen adds an interesting, almost paper texture to the fibre. When spinning, the linen can feel rather stiff, but in the final yarn it adds a delicious lightness which gets softer and softer with use. This fibre is perfect for knitting drapey garments, such as summery t-shirts, light scarves and warm-weather cardigans, but it works well for cold weather items too.
Each braid weighs approximately 50g.
Shipping
I will ship your item within 3 days if it is ready to ship, and within 10 working days if it is dye to order.
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Check out the yarns...
Great for gifting

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£48.00 - Regular price
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£11.50 - Regular price
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What to expect from Cat & Sparrow
Tips and tricks
Choosing a supported spindle
Interested in supported spinning? Check out my blog post on how to choose a supported spindle.
Let's go!Choosing a drop spindle
There are so many types of drop spindles to choose from. If you want a few pointers, check out this post!
Yes please!Which fibre for beginnners?
Are you just setting out on your spinning journey? Read this post for some pointers on how to choose a fibre to start with (tip - it's not Merino).
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Before and after...
Handspun Polwarth in the colourway Lazy Summer Sundae. This is a 2-ply laceweight, and it's deliciously soft!