Eden DK in Snowcap (ALP901) brings the quiet beauty of a woolen white to a sophisticated blend of organic British wool and Peruvian alpaca.
Eden combines 70% certified organic British wool with 30% Peruvian alpaca, balancing the structure and resilience of British wool with the softness, drape, and subtle natural lustre of alpaca. The result is a DK-weight yarn comfortable enough for next-to-skin garments while retaining the body and character experienced knitters appreciate in wool.
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. Classified as a hair fiber rather than wool, alpaca has a naturally smooth surface that reflects light, contributing softness, fluidity, and a restrained silky lustre to the finished yarn.
About the Snowcap Colorway
Snowcap is a soft white with a slight creamy undertone. It isn't the stark, optic white of a bleached-looking fiber, nor does it move far enough toward yellow to read as a conventional cream. Think of it as a warm, woolen white.
Unlike some of Eden's more tonal shades, Snowcap is consistent in color throughout. Its appeal comes from the character of the fibers themselves. The shade has the visual warmth many knitters associate with natural wool while maintaining an even, polished appearance.
That makes Snowcap exceptionally versatile. Used alone, it provides a beautiful foundation for Aran-inspired cables, gansey-style texture, lace, ribbing, and other stitchwork where shadows create the detail. In colorwork, its warm white provides contrast without the sometimes harsh effect of a brilliant pure white.
With approximately 223 yards per 100g, Eden provides generous yardage for a DK-weight wool and alpaca blend.
Why We Like Eden
Eden doesn't sacrifice the character of its wool in pursuit of softness.
The British wool provides body, resilience, and stitch definition. The alpaca contributes softness, drape, and its characteristic understated sheen. Together they create a yarn that feels refined while still retaining the qualities that make natural animal fibers rewarding to work with.
For knitters who care about provenance, Eden also has a compelling fiber story: certified organic British wool grown, graded, scoured, spun, and dyed in the UK, blended 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: Snowcap
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Color Code: ALP901
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Color: Soft white / creamy white
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Undertone: Slight warm cream
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Color Character: Consistent solid
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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, cables, textured knitting, colorwork, and next-to-skin garments
A Note About Natural Fibers
Eden is made from natural animal fibers selected for their individual characteristics. Minor differences between skeins can occur with natural-fiber yarns.
For larger projects, we recommend purchasing enough yarn for the complete project at one time.
