Yarn Care

Do I need to wind my yarn before using it?

Yes, most definitely!. LRD yarns are sent as a twisted skein and must be wound into a ball  before you begin using it to avoid tangles and lots of frustration. I recommend keeping the yarn in the skein until you are ready to begin your project as it allows the fibers to remain in a relaxed state. 

Will LRD yarn bleed when washed?

All efforts are taken to set dyes during the dyeing process and yarns are washed in a eco friendly, bio degrable plant based detergent to remove excess dye particles following the dyeing process. However, bleeding may still occur due to differences in water chemistry between my studio and your home. Bleeding is more likely to occur with dark colors, deep reds, bright pinks, and bright blues. I recommend washing/blocking projects in cold water with a color catcher sheet to keep bleeding at a minimum.

How do I care for projects that use LRD yarns?

To preserve the longevity of wear and color, I highly recommend hand washing all your projects made with hand dyed yarns with a light detergent or wool wash. Superwash wools may be machine washed on the delicate cycle with cold water. Hand knits should be laid flat to dry, away from direct sunlight.

Shipping

When will my order ship?

In stock, ready to ship items will ship within 2-3 business days of your order, either on a Tuesday or Thursday. Preordered items will ship within the specified turnaround time that is provided in each item’s listing. You will receive a shipping notification email when your order is ready to ship. 

Overseas Shipping:

I am located in South Africa – please email me directly for shipping options. International customers are responsible for any taxes and/or duties that may be assessed by their country to import my items. Taxes and/or duties are not included in the order total at the time of purchase. 

General

Who makes your items?

LRD is a small one woman business! All yarn is hand-dyed, washed, labelled, and packaged by me …..unless Mr LRD is feeling generous! My home studio is pet friendly, and Little Miss Moo is a constant companion.