Turn your pet’s brushed fur into a one-of-a-kind, handspun yarn! Perfect for knitting, crocheting, weaving, or simply treasuring a piece of your beloved pet forever.
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Pricing is per 25 grams of fur. This is also the minimum charge per order.
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To determine your total cost, weigh your fur before sending it in.
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As a guide, 25 grams is roughly a sandwich-sized Ziploc bag filled with fur.
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It is recommended to weigh your fur for accuracy if possible, especially for larger amounts.
Brushed Fur From Double Coated Dog Breed or Long Haired Cat
Aran - Bulky Weight Yarn (Thick) -$50CAD per 25grams of fiber plus shipping
DK to Worsted Weight Yarn (Medium) -$60CAD per 25grams of fiber plus shipping
Lace to Sport Weight Yarn (Thin) - $70CAD per 25grams of fiber plus shipping
3-Ply Yarn (Medium Thickness) - $70CAD per 25grams of fiber plus shipping
Fur From Short Coated Breeds or Shaved Fur
(Medium Thickness 2-Ply Yarn Only - Important note about texture:
Yarn made from shaved or short fur tends to be rough or prickly and is not ideal for wearable items such as scarves, hats, or garments. This service is best suited for keepsake projects, display pieces, memory ornaments, or items meant to be cherished rather than worn. By purchasing this service, you acknowledge and accept the natural texture characteristics of short or shaved fur yarn.)
DK to Worsted Weight Yarn (Medium) -$80CAD per 25grams of fiber plus shipping
Fur that is less than 1" long or fur that has felted (clumped into hard to pull apart balls) will have an additional processing charge of $7CADper25 grams.
There is a 25 gram minimum charge per order. Fiber weighing less than 25 grams will be charged as 25 grams.
Price includes:
-Receiving, weighing and evaluating the fur for spinning
-Washing the fur with specialized techniques to avoid felting
-Processing and carding the fur to prepare it to be spun
-Hand spinning the prepared fur to the desired thickness/weight
-Plying two strands together to make a durable 2-ply yarn
-Washing and finishing the yarn
-Winding the yarn into a center pull ball for ease of use
-Labeling with yarn weight and yardage
Please note, there is often 5-10% of fur lost in the spinning process depending on the condition and quality of the fur.
Add ons:
Blending with Merino wool - $10 per 25 grams of wool, plus the above spinning service price
You may choose to have your pet’s fur blended with soft Merino wool before spinning. Blending can improve the overall feel and performance of the finished yarn while still preserving the special connection to your pet.
Benefits of adding Merino wool:
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Adds elasticity, making the yarn easier to knit or crochet with
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Improves durability and softness, especially helpful for shorter or coarser fur
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Can help reduce excess warmth, as dog fur is naturally very insulating
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Increases the total amount of yarn produced
Wool color matching:
The Merino wool will be matched to your pet’s fur color as closely as possible to create a natural, blended appearance in the finished yarn
Merino wool must be purchased in 25 gram quantities, just like the fur spinning service.
To choose your blend ratio:
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Select the amount of wool that matches the percentage you’d like added
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Example: For a 50/50 blend, order the same number of wool quantities as fur quantities
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(If you are sending 50g of fur, you will need 50g of Merino wool)
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A 50/50 blend results in double the finished yarn weight compared to using fur alone
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If you’re unsure how much to add, a 50/50 blend is a popular choice for balance between softness, strength, and wearability.