Yarn Yarn was established in 2008 by Julie Colquitt.

We are an inspirational and ethical online yarn shop based in the UK, dedicated to offering eco-friendly and recycled yarns handmade by women’s co-operatives and small communities in rural India. Our carefully curated selection reflects our commitment to sustainability, fair trade, and supporting traditional craftsmanship.

Sourced directly from groups of talented women in rural villages across India, these yarns embody the spirit of sustainability and empowerment.

Each skein is lovingly spun and dyed by artisans who bring generations of skill and tradition to their craft. These yarns are not just materials; they are woven with stories of resilience, community, and creativity.

By choosing Yarn Yarn, you support planet conscious practices and help sustain these deprived communities while enjoying the beauty of handmade, high-quality yarn.

At Yarn Yarn it is important that our creative endeavours have an ethical ideology. We want to connect our customers to the origins of the materials used in the creation of these ethical yarns and their traditional processes.

By offering these yarns, we aim to bridge the gap between creators and the stories of those who bring these beautiful materials to life. Together, we can create with purpose, honouring the artisans and traditions that make our yarns truly special.

Harmonious colour spectrums, beautiful patterns and prints, each yarn has its own personality. We as a supplier and you as a customer are helping to alleviate poverty. We want to give back to these communities, use up waste and also keep ancient crafting traditions alive.

For the past 16 years, Yarn Yarn has cultivated a loyal following among fibre art communities worldwide. Our customers are drawn to the magical and inspiring yarns and craft supplies that fuel their creative endeavours. We proudly collaborate directly with women’s co-ops and families in India, ensuring that each yarn is custom-made to our specifications based on the availability of raw materials. These materials include recycled silk fibres and fabrics from sari manufacturing, organic khadi cotton, recycled banana fibres, organic peace silks and a whole lot more.

Our commitment to ethical sourcing and sustainability is woven into every product we offer. Whether you’re looking to knit, weave, or craft, our yarns provide countless possibilities for fibre and textile art enthusiasts and hand-crafting communities. Additionally, for those who want to dive even deeper into the creative process, we offer bags of silk waste collected from sari mill floors in India, allowing you to spin your own unique sari silk yarn. At Yarn Yarn, we connect you to the origins of your materials, ensuring that your creative journey is both inspiring and ethically grounded.