Xinao Vintage 100 Lambswool Woolen Spun Cone Yarn

This woolen spun lambswool yarn offers a softly airy structure with a distinctly dry, textured handfeel. Spun at 2/15Nm, it carries the natural loft and irregularity characteristic of traditional woolen spinning, creating a surface that feels alive, matte, and quietly expressive.

The fiber is 100% lambswool, yet unlike fine worsted yarns, this yarn leans toward a more rustic and tactile experience. It is not designed for direct skin contact, but rather for outer layers and structured pieces where texture, warmth, and character take precedence over softness against the skin.

As a vintage industrial surplus yarn from Xinao, it reflects a past production aesthetic — slightly raw, honest in texture, and rich in knitting personality. Ideal for makers who value authenticity over refinement, and depth over uniformity.

Yarn Specifications

• Fiber Content: 100% Lambswool

• Yarn Count: 2/15Nm (750 m / 100g ≈ 820 yd / 100g)

• Color: Natural / Vintage tone (may vary slightly by cone)

• Texture & Handfeel: Dry, airy, slightly coarse, woolen-spun texture

• Structure: Lofty, low twist, good insulation, moderate body

• Origin: China (Xinao)

• Condition: Vintage Mill End / Unused Surplus Yarn (Deadstock)

Recommended Uses

• Outerwear such as coats, cardigans, and jackets

• Scarves and accessories (non-direct skin contact recommended)

• Textured knitwear with a rustic aesthetic

• Weaving projects requiring loft and warmth

• Ideal for blending with softer yarns to balance handfeel

Important Notes

• This yarn is not suitable for direct skin contact due to its dry and slightly coarse handfeel

• Woolen spun yarn naturally contains variation in thickness and texture

• Unlike skein yarn, cone yarn always requires a swatch test before knitting to determine shrinkage and gauge

• Hand wash in cold water only; do not machine wash

• Some cones are rewound onto empty cones without original mill labels

• May have mild outer dust or storage marks

• Sold as is, without retail packaging

• All yarns are100% functional with no visible flaws or defects affecting usability.

• Please note that cone yarn is wound in an industrial format.
  In rare cases, internal breaks may not be visible from the outside of the cone.
  

• Please allow approximately2%–3% knitting loss, which is standard for cone yarn handling.

• In case of yarn breaks, pull away about 10 cm of yarn before rejoining and secure with a small cross-knot to reduce tension and avoid distortion in the knitted fabric.

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Part of our curated cone yarn collection — handpicked for artisan yarn curation lovers who appreciate the rare beauty of surplus mill treasures.

⚠ Note: All yarns sold here are authentic products made by the original mills, sourced as mill ends or unused surplus from knitwear factories. We are not affiliated with or authorized by the original brands. Packaging and cone appearance may vary from official retail versions, but the product quality remains excellent. This listing is part of a sustainable effort to reuse premium industrial materials that would otherwise go to waste — perfect for makers who value both quality and conscious sourcing.