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Organic safety levels

. There are three levels of organic. In order of safety, they are: GOTS - has the strictest standards so is the safest level of organic worldwide. Oeko-Tex - there are several levels of Oeko-Tex. See the link in the FAQ section below this one. Organic BUT only IF it contains nontoxic (non-acid) dyes. Dyes adhere more easily to organic yarn so dyers may prefer it, and toxic dyes can cause cancer and other health issues. GOTS yarns in this shop - please see the description in each of the GOTS yarn listings to learn more about GOTS. Organic yarn in this shop - please see the "About (yarn name)" section in the description for each of the yarn listings.

What do GOTS and OEKO-TEX mean?

. GOTS ... A video that explains it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhQiGhnbDqw&list=PLZhpEqR87PMiodACU3gv0Hz_eyLBBgxqZ&index=2 Flyers and fact sheets (see the second flyer on the left for a diagram of what happens from growth to manufacturing and then certification): https://global-standard.org/resource-library/flyers-and-fact-sheets OEKO-TEX ... Please click on each of the six standards at this link to learn about the various certifications: https://www.oeko-tex.com/en/our-standards

Washing instructions for items made with organic, OEKO-TEX, or GOTS certified yarn

. Please hand wash separately in cold water with a gentle organic detergent and lay flat to dry to avoid the following: (a) Shrinkage (especially if made from 100% of an animal fiber, such as wool, alpaca, or llama as these items felt so could end up shrinking to the size of children's or dolls' clothes). (b) Turning organic items into non-organic items since conventional detergents and items in the laundry that are made from non-GOTS materials typically contain chemicals. Why (b) is important: https://oecotextiles.blog/2010/11/10/how-to-get-rid-of-chemicals-in-fabrics-hint-trick-question/

Knitting levels 1 and 2: Very Easy (Beginner) and Easy (Advanced Beginner)

. LEVEL 1 (VERY EASY) - FOR BEGINNERS: Requires knowledge of casting on and off, knit and purl, and increasing and decreasing stitches. LEVEL 2 (EASY) - FOR ADVANCED BEGINNERS: Requires knowledge of basic stitches (i.e. K2tog – knit 2 together), repetitive stitch patterns (i.e. seed stitch), simple color changes (i.e. striping), simple shaping, basic finishing (i.e. weaving in ends), and blocking your project. NOTE ABOUT LEVELS 2-4: It is essential to knit a swatch and block it BEFORE knitting a fitted item like gloves or a sweater. If the pattern designer knits more tightly or loosely than you, you will need a different needle size.

Knitting levels 3 and 4: Medium (Intermediate) and Difficult (Advanced / Experienced)

. LEVEL 3 (MEDIUM / INTERMEDIATE): Designs at the medium level are for more sophisticated patterns such as cable or lace patterns, easy fair isle or intarsia patterns, and with elaborate cuts (e.g. sidecut). They require experience with DPNs and circulars, "magic loop" (using a very long round needle to work on a small project), simple color-work (i.e. intarsia), mid-level shaping (i.e. armholes), mid-level finishing (i.e. stitching two pieces together), simple lacework, basic cables, bobbles. LEVEL 4 (DIFFICULT / EXPERIENCED / ADVANCED: For advanced color-work (intarsia and fair isle with several color changes), advanced lacework, cables, and advanced techniques (i.e. knitting short rows).

Details about needle craft listings in this shop

Before making a purchase, please click on the description for each listing to learn more about it. Each one contains a very detailed description. For example, yarn listings contain the following details: - Whether a range or color has been discontinued. - The fiber content. - The yarn weight (US and UK). - The weight in grams and ounces. - The length in yards and meters. - Other details. - For Noro yarns, a link to Noro pattern magazines sold in this shop is included. After clicking on the link, you will see pictures on the left of all the patterns in a magazine. If you look at the yarn details below each picture, you will see which yarn is needed for each pattern.

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Soft 8-Ply Sport Weight 2 Yarn For Babies and Adults - Bio Balance by BC Garn | Blend of Eco Cotton and Mulese-Free Wool | 50 Grams, 246 Yds

Name: Soft 8-Ply Sport Weight 2 Yarn For Babies and Adults - Bio Balance by BC Garn | Blend of Eco Cotton and Mulese-Free Wool | 50 Grams, 246 Yds
Brand: StitchRoundabout
SKU: 1144012974
Price: 10.68 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (270 reviews)

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Materials: Primary fiber: Wool; Secondary fiber: Cotton
Length: 246 yards

Yarn weight: 2 sport

BC GARN BIO BALANCE YARN, A GOTS ORGANIC SPORT OR FINE WEIGHT COTTON AND NON MULESED WOOL FOR KNITTING PROJECTS LIKE SWEATERS AND HATS FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN

GOTS certified Bio Balance is a wonderful, soft, carded yarn of pure wool and cotton. It comes in great melange colors which gives each skein an even more interesting look.

This yarn is great for knitting and crocheting baby garments as well as accessories and pullovers for adults. The interesting material combination makes it so versatile, and this is why Bio Balance is by far BC Garn's bestselling yarn.

The GOTS certification is a guarantee for sustainability and social responsibility. The raw wool comes from mulesing-free farms in South America while the cotton is grown in Turkey where the yarn is spun too.

GOTS - Organic - certified by BCS 25956

𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗚𝗢𝗧𝗦:

The GOTS certification is recognized worldwide as the highest and strictest standard in the world, making yarn with this certification the safest yarn you can buy. It is the toughest standard because it goes way beyond verifying the organic farming process to include all steps of manufacturing. It is also a guarantee for social responsibility and fair payment. Products can only have the GOTS organic label if they:

- Contain at least 95% organic fiber

- Are colored with safe, nontoxic dyes (no bleach, formaldehyde or other toxic chemicals)

- Are produced in a mill that enforces strict social and environmental standards (i.e. strict safety standards for employees, fair trade agreements, non-mulesing practices, and protecting the environment and wildlife from hazardous waste materials).

- Is processed with the strictest level of hygiene to prevent contamination.

If you scroll down the main page of my shop to the FAQ section, you see a link to a video that tells you more about GOTS.

𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗕𝗜𝗢 𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗬𝗔𝗥𝗡:

- 55% pure wool and 45% cotton (GOTS certified)
- Non-mulesed
- Pesticide-free
- 2 (fine / sport) weight
- 50 grams (1.76 oz)
- 246 yards (225 m)
- Gauge: 25 sts = 3.94" (10 cm)
- Suggested knitting needles: US 2½ - 6" (3 - 4 mm)

𝗪𝗔𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗕𝗜𝗢 𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗬𝗔𝗥𝗡:

Machine washable in delicate mode (30°) with gentle, organic laundry soap. (If using non-organic laundry soap, it will no longer be organic!)

FIND MORE YARN, PLUS TOOLS AND PATTERNS IN STITCH ROUNDABOUT HERE: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StitchRoundabout. Just click on the down arrow to the right of "All" to choose the category of your choice.

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Deborah Jun 12, 2024

I love this new to me yarn! I’m excited to use it. Christine was so helpful!

Deborah Jun 12, 2024

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Thank you for your review, Deborah. Am delighted that you love it so much. Would love to see what you make with it if you don't mind sending me a picture once you've created it.