Custom yarn spinning-cat and dog hair

All pet hair is handled with care from the time it arrives to the time it is sent back to you. We're pet-parents too, so we know how much this bit of fluff means!

To calculate the cost, 

• Divide the grams of hair you want processed by 25.
• The number you end up with is the number of items you add to cart.
• e.g: 135 grams of pet hair divided by 25=5.4
• Add 5 items into cart
• Please round down for decimals 4 and under, up for 5 and over.

FAQ:

How should I send it to you?
Depending on how much, a regular envelope or shipping box is fine. Please include details about your pet(s), including breed, age, and a little bit about them.

How long will it take?
We usually try to get orders turned around in 4-6 weeks depending on it's complexity.

Do I have to pre-pay?
Yes, payment ensures your line in the queue. We can then update you as to how many orders are before you, giving an accurate timeline.

What's included?
The price per gram includes washing, drying, spinning of 2-ply yarn, added wool, and setting the yarn and delivery of either a skein or centre pull ball.

How much fur is needed?
No matter how much fur you have, we can use it. Even if it is only a small amount, we will make it work. 

I have less than 25 grams, why do I have to pay for a whole 25 grams??
The price for 25 grams is our minimum charge.

Do you have to blend the fur with wool?
The answer is - it depends. Fur has no memory - the same as alpaca. If you were to spin pure fur and knit a hat, the hat will stretch bigger and bigger, never going back to it's original size. By adding wool, even a small amount to add that elasticity and memory, it enables the yarn, and hence project, to return to its original size.

How much wool do you add?
We always use the least amount possible to get a stable yarn. It is usually around 20% added. 

What kind of wool do you use?
There are two options to choose from. The wool included in the price is colour-appropriate local wool. Often, this wool is on the stronger side. This kind of wool is ideal for hair breeds as they are often a bit coarser.

For an added charge, we can add super-soft Merino wool. This is processed elsewhere and bought in. This is ideal for fur that is already incredibly soft, such as the undercoat of a husky or samoyed to preserve that incredible softness.

What kind of yarn will I get back?
You have the choice of having:

• 2ply thick- Aran
• 2ply medium- DK
• 2ply thin yarn- Fingering

Can I get only my pet fur spun?
To spin fur, it needs to be at least 2 inches or more long. It will hold together, but there will be limits onto what can be made out of it. The best kind of project for fur only yarn is decorative. An alternative is to have the fur made into something needle felted.

What about hair breeds like an Afghan Hound?
Long haired breeds can produce some beautiful yarns.

My pet is no longer with us, and I only have a tiny amount. Can I have that spun now?
Yes. Even small amounts can be turned into memorial keepsake. It's a wonderful way to keep your pet's memory close.