Brooklyn Tweed Presents: Dapple
Dapple: A new wool/cotton yarn from Brooklyn Tweed
The idea for Dapple is rooted in Brooklyn Tweed’s values of domestic sourcing and sustainable textile production. Organic cotton was the perfect choice for our first foray into natural fibers beyond wool. Its softness and durability make it an ideal complement to fine Merino wool. American cotton also has a complex history, which still reverberates today.
The history of plantation slavery in the US was made possible by displacing indigenous communities from their land, and legalized the brutal exploitation of enslaved Black people. It also devastated the land through overproduction and unsustainable farming practices. Conversely, modern organic cotton is restorative for the environment — eschewing pesticides, relying on rainwater for growth and enriching the soil with nutrients. Additionally, the Texas Organic Marketing Cooperative Cotton Producers who grow Dapple’s cotton maintain high labor practices and dignified work for their employees, which allows them to maintain organic certification.
This woolen spun yarn is a blend of 40% Texas organic cotton and 60% merino wool from Colorado — marrying all the traits you love about wool with cotton’s very best qualities. The spring and bounce of plump wool anchors this 2-ply DK weight yarn, providing structure and memory to your knitwear. Concurrently, cotton’s smooth hand softens wool’s rustic texture, making Dapple a dream for those knitters who crave a downier feel.
Organic cotton slubs shine throughout Dapple, creating marled and richly tonal effects within the colorways. With saturation ranging from light to dark in hue, each skein is a unique iteration with no dye lots to coordinate, making every project truly one-of-a-kind. Dive into this inspiring playscape and embrace the creative possibilities of multifaceted color. Experiment with fades, ombres and nuanced, blended fabrics — let Dapple do the work. This curated palette of 11 colors includes modern neutrals and vibrant jewel tones, uniting lovers of cotton and wool loyalists alike.
As the American fiber supply chain grows ever more fragile, investing in domestic textiles and beneficial agriculture critically promotes a positive future for worker’s health, financial success and environmental regeneration. Sales from Dapple will contribute 3% profit to the National Black Farmers Association in perpetuity to support farmers who have historically been excluded from land ownership. No complex issue can be solved overnight, but moving towards a more sustainable future is crucial to our values of domestic sourcing, equity and antiracism.
We thank you for joining us in honoring the past and celebrating the future, through the lens of a beautiful yarn worthy of generations of heirloom knits. Together, this complex story is Dapple.
Texas Organic Cotton Marketing Cooperative: https://www.texasorganic.com/
National Black Farmers Association: https://www.nationalblackfarmersassoc...
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At Brooklyn Tweed we are passionate about wool, knitting and design.
We develop and manufacture breed-specific wool yarns that support domestic textile production. This means designing, sourcing, dyeing and spinning our yarns 100% within the USA.
We craft our knitwear designs with the same commitment to timeless quality that we apply to our yarns. Every pattern is meticulously drafted and edited to provide clear instructions that empower knitters to build new skills. Our design team explores the intersection of knitting traditions and contemporary style, to produce patterns that are a pleasure to knit and wear.
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