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
Bestsellers
Silk Hankies (Mawata) - 25g
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25g of hand dyed silk hankies in rich, vibrant colours. Spin, felt, weave, knit or crochet with them for a real pop of colour and texture in your projects.
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Silk hankies are magical things. Each 25g comes in between 18-22 layers, each one gossamer thin. Simply peel off one hankie and turn it into something beautiful.
You can use these for all sorts of things - spinning them is a treat - but remember to keep your hands really far apart while drafting so as not to fight the fibre. They are wonderful for adding texture and colour accents to felting projects. You can pull them out into long threads and weave or knit with them. They are super strong, beautifully soft and add a real splash of interest to any project.
These hankies have all been hand dyed using non-toxic acid dyes.
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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Hurry, only 4 items left in stock!
Check out the yarns...
Great for gifting
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£48.00 - 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).
Hit it!
Before and after...
Handspun Polwarth in the colourway Lazy Summer Sundae. This is a 2-ply laceweight, and it's deliciously soft!