Bio Shetland is a fingering weight yarn, so can be used alongside Everlea Fingering in the same number of strands. So, if you're weaving Everlea Fingering in a double strand you can weave Bio Shetland alongside it in a double strand.

Everlea brand yarns are not superwash treated, but they are descaled (to a lesser extent than superwash) using a technique which is eco-conscious, as certified by the Global Organic Textile Standard. 

No. All yarns made at Everlea Studio should be hand-washed. Squeeze excess water out (don't wring), then lay your object between a folded towel and step on the towel to soak up excess water. Finally, lay them flat to dry on a dry surface.

Bio Shetland, Eco Scandinavian Bulky, Everlea Fingering, Everlea Sport and Everlea Worsted yarn bases have been processed in accordance with the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS). Learn more about our yarns here.

The two main principles for maintaining the organic standard in textiles are:
1. Social / fair trade. This principle guarantees correct social and labour practices, ensuring respect for the conditions from grower/harvester/manufacturer/production chain to end-user.
2. Environmental. During the growing of the fibre, no chemicals harmful to the land or animals like heavy metals, formaldehydes, and fluorocarbons, chemical fertilizers or pesticides may be used from the farm to downstream processing.

The natural dye processes I use are the first ones that I was introduced to in university in 2008. I have been practicing the art of natural dyeing ever since. It is a labour of love, sometimes taking four weeks from start to finish, and it's worth every moment. At Everlea, I use only dyes which are proven to have colourfast properties. You can find a detailed explanation of my natural dye processes HERE.