Brooklyn Tweed Quarry

Quarry is a chunky brother to Shelter and Loft made with three strands of the same lofty, woolen-spun Targhee-Columbia fleece, but rather than twisting the individual plies they are nestled together and gently spun. The result is a plump yarn that looks like a single ply and has greater tensile strength and stitch definition than a true unspun yarn. Quarry has a soft and rustic hand; since it is never subjected to harsh chemical scouring, you’ll find the occasional fleck of vegetable matter that remains as evidence of the sheep’s life on the Wyoming rangeland. The yarn’s one-directional twist may cause it to twirl between the needles and the ball while you’re knitting, but the fabric will be well balanced with no biasing. Quarry knits will bloom to become cohesive and supple after a wet blocking. You shouldn’t notice any change in gauge. This yarn loves to cable and beautifully renders all kinds of textural stitch work. Despite its soft structure, it can be worked at looser gauges without loss of integrity to the fabric. It’s ideal for sweaters, coats, blankets, and cozy accessories.

Quarry is available in a palette of fifteen heathered colors. The structure of this yarn blends the hues in a slightly striated way, as you might see in geological formations, so each colour is named after a mineral or gemstone.

Project Ideas:  Ursa, Carbeth, Column, Pascal, Luoto, Suloinen, Cloud's Rest Hat

Composition: 100% Targhee-Columbia wool
Yarn Weight: Chunky
Yardage: 200y/183m per 100g
Gauge: 12-14 st in 4"/10cm on 6.0mm to 8.0mm
Care: Hand wash. Lay flat to dry