Eden DK in Prairie (ALP247) pairs a sophisticated natural-fiber blend with a dark green colorway that rewards a closer look.
Eden combines 70% certified organic British wool with 30% Peruvian alpaca, balancing the structure and character of British wool with the softness, drape, and subtle natural lustre of alpaca. The result is a DK-weight yarn comfortable enough to wear next to the skin while retaining the substance and character experienced knitters expect from a good wool yarn.
The British wool begins with GOTS-certified organic raw material grown in the UK by farmers working to strict ethical standards. The fleece is graded by hand by the British Wool Board before being scoured, spun, and dyed in the United Kingdom. All of the wool comes from non-mulesed sheep.
The remaining 30% is Peruvian alpaca. Alpaca is technically a hair fiber rather than wool, with a smoother surface that naturally reflects light. Blended into Eden, it contributes softness, fluidity, and a restrained silky lustre without overwhelming the character of the British wool.
About the Prairie Colorway
Prairie is a deep, dark green with subtle tonal complexity running through the yarn. Rather than reading as a perfectly uniform solid, the color has small natural-looking variations that give the green depth and dimension.
From a distance, Prairie reads as a rich dark green. Up close, those quieter shifts become more apparent, giving the shade an organic quality particularly well suited to natural fibers.
It's a beautiful choice for a full sweater or cardigan, but the depth of the color also makes Prairie especially effective for cables, ribbing, textured stitches, colorwork, hats, scarves, and other pieces where rich color and stitch definition can work together.
With approximately 223 yards per 100g, Eden offers generous yardage for a DK-weight natural-fiber yarn.
Why We Like Eden
Eden respects both fibers in the blend.
The British wool provides body, resilience, and definition. The alpaca brings softness, drape, and its characteristic understated sheen. Neither needs to disguise the other.
For knitters who care about where their yarn comes from, Eden also has a compelling provenance: certified organic British wool grown, graded, scoured, spun, and dyed in the UK, paired with naturally grown alpaca sourced from Peru.
Product Details
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Brand/Distributor: Fairmount Fibers
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Yarn Line: Eden DK
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Colorway: Prairie
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Color Code: ALP247
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Color: Deep dark green with subtle tonal variation
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Weight: DK
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Fiber Content: 70% certified organic British wool / 30% Peruvian alpaca
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Skein Weight: 100g
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Yardage: Approximately 223 yards / 204 meters
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Gauge: 23 stitches = 4" / 10cm
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British Wool: GOTS-certified organic raw material
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Wool Processing: Graded, scoured, spun, and dyed in the United Kingdom
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Alpaca Origin: Peru
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Animal Welfare: 100% of the wool comes from non-mulesed sheep
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Care: Hand wash in cool water; dry flat
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Ideal For: Sweaters, cardigans, scarves, cowls, hats, accessories, cables, textured knitting, and next-to-skin garments
A Note About Natural Fibers
Eden is made from natural animal fibers selected for their individual characteristics. Subtle variations in appearance contribute to the character of the yarn and finished fabric.
For larger projects, we recommend purchasing enough yarn for the complete project at one time.
