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Originally designed for two custom-dyed colors in a now discontinued DK weight yarn, we’ve re-imagined the Iniko Shawl in fingering weight using Fino from Manos del Uruguay. The variegated color (called Cuarenta y Cinco) shown in the example was dyed for the shop’s 45th anniversary by the artisans at Manos. The combination of the colors and stitches reminded us of wings, so we named it after the California Condor, who are sometimes seen in Cambria.
Iniko (1031) is the name of the baby condor born April 25, 2020 in Big Sur California. The name, of Nigerian origin, means “Born during troubled times”. After the fires, the loss of a parent, and some other issues, Iniko was re-released into the wild on December 4, 2021, a reminder that we can all live through troubled times. A hopeful message that resonates with many of us.
(Visit ventananews.org for more information about Condors.)
Authenticity. Heritage. Organic. Fair Trade. Family Owned. Local. Independent. All these words are compelling to us, not only as fiber fans, but as members of a community.
Since 1978 the Ball & Skein has been in the town of Cambria and we’re delighted to continue bringing you the best values and highest quality products from the US and around the world that reflect our shared values. We appreciate all of your support and kindness as we work to provide the best experience we can.
Manos del Uruguay, around since 1968 is a certified Fair Trade yarn owned by the women that work as artisans in the cooperatives. Purchases of their yarn directly address their ability to remain in their villages and support their families.
Berroco and Jagger are multi generational New England companies that each have over 100 years of experience in the yarn world.
Trendsetter was started by Barry Klein and his mother over 30 years ago. They not only source some of the most beautiful and unique yarns largely from Italy, they also bring us Cardiff Cashmere, spun in a small, family mill that only spins cashmere.
Prism, Mountain Colors, and Mrs Crosby are more examples of small, independent hand dyers we’re delighted to carry in the shop.
Addi needles and Brittany needles are more multi-generation stories that, in our opinion, bring the quality and value that is unsurpassed in the industry.
In the shop we have over a ton of yarn as well as a million stories. We're delighted to continue this tradition for fiber fans everywhere.
Thank you for your support.
Kris, Oz, and the whole Ball & Skein family.
