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Four large cones of yarn in blue, gray, brown, and sage green, arranged on a rustic wooden surface with a blurred green grass background.
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Four large cones of yarn in blue, gray, brown, and sage green, arranged on a rustic wooden surface with a blurred green grass background.

Nature Spun Fingering Weight Yarn – 100% Wool, 1 lb Cone

$68.00
1 lb. Cone
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• Fiber: 100% Wool
• Weight: Fingering Weight
• Put-Up: Cone
• Construction: Plied Wool Yarn
• Superwash: No
• Care: Hand Wash and Lay Flat to Dry
• Origin: Made in the USA
• Availability: Special Order

Product Description

Brown Sheep Nature Spun Worsted on cones offers the same dependable 100% wool yarn that knitters have loved for years in a convenient cone format that's ideal for larger projects. The generous put-up makes it an excellent choice for machine knitting, weaving, colorwork, and sweaters where fewer joins mean a smoother making experience.

Nature Spun is known for its balanced construction, beautiful stitch definition, and versatility. Whether you're creating garments, blankets, or woven textiles, it produces durable fabrics with the warmth and character that only natural wool can provide.

Because cones aren't practical for us to keep in every color, we offer Nature Spun cones as a special-order item. We're happy to order the colors you need, making it easy to get the perfect yarn for larger projects without compromising on your color choice.

Whether you're planning your next weaving project, knitting on a machine, or simply prefer working from cones, Nature Spun Worsted delivers the quality and consistency that have made it a longtime favorite.

Please reference Brown Sheep's website for all weight and color options: https://brownsheep.com/product/nature-spun-cones/

Why We Love It at A Show of Hands

Nature Spun has been a trusted workhorse yarn for decades, and the cone format makes it even more versatile. It's one of our favorite choices for weaving and machine knitting because the larger put-up keeps projects moving with fewer interruptions.

We don't stock every cone color in the shop, but we're always happy to special order exactly what you need. If you're planning a larger project, let us know—we'd love to help you get started.

Perfect For

• Machine knitting
• Weaving
• Sweaters and pullovers
• Blankets and afghans
• Colorwork projects
• Large knitting projects
• Heritage-inspired garments
• Heirloom-quality wool projects
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Fiber Information

Yarn Weight + WPI

Yarn weight refers to the thickness of a yarn. Thickness determines appropriate needle or hook size, finished fabric density, and yardage requirements. Standard weight categories from thinnest to thickest: lace, fingering, sport, DK, worsted, bulky, super bulky.


Weight labels on yarn are approximate. Wraps per inch (WPI) gives a more precise measurement. To measure WPI: wrap yarn snugly around a ruler for one inch, without overlapping strands or stretching. Count the wraps.


WPI reference:

  • 30+ WPI: lace
  • 20–28 WPI: fingering
  • 14–18 WPI: sport
  • 11–14 WPI: DK
  • 9–11 WPI: worsted
  • 7–8 WPI: bulky
  • Fewer than 7 WPI: super bulky

WPI is most useful when a label is missing, when substituting yarns, or when working with handspun yarn.

Gauge and Sett

Gauge is the number of stitches and rows per inch in a knitted or crocheted fabric. It is determined by yarn weight, needle or hook size, and individual tension. A pattern’s gauge is the measurement the designer used to calculate sizing. If your gauge does not match the pattern, your finished dimensions will differ. A small difference over many inches makes a big difference in fit.

To adjust gauge: a smaller needle or hook produces more stitches per inch; a larger needle or hook produces fewer. The goal is to match the pattern’s gauge, not its suggested needle size.


Sett is the weaving equivalent of wraps per inch (WPI). Sett controls how open or dense the finished woven cloth will be. A standard starting point for sett is half the WPI for a balanced plain weave. Twill structures generally require a slightly closer sett; lace structures a more open one.


Both gauge and sett are starting points that need to be confirmed by sampling. Calculate first, then verify with a swatch. Record what you find; your future self will thank you.

Wet Blocking

Blocking is the process of wetting a finished piece, shaping it, and allowing it to dry. It evens out stitches, sets the final dimensions, and for lace, opens the pattern fully.


For protein fibers (wool, alpaca, cashmere): soak in cool water with a small amount of wool wash until fully saturated, typically 15 to 20 minutes. Gently press out water without wringing. Roll in a towel to remove excess moisture. Lay flat, shape to finished measurements, and pin if needed. Allow to dry completely before moving.


For lace pieces, blocking wires threaded through edge stitches produces cleaner lines than pins alone.


Fiber-specific notes:

  • Wool holds its blocked shape well once dry.
  • Silk and silk blends block well and dry quickly.
  • Linen and cotton do not respond to blocking the same way protein fibers do, but wet finishing still softens and settles the fiber.
    Steam blocking is appropriate for fibers that should not be fully saturated. Hold the iron several inches above the surface. Do not press down on wool -- direct pressure and heat flatten the fiber's loft.

    Block to finished measurements, not to the dimensions of the piece as it came off the needles or loom.