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a skein of Elder
Elder
100% Anatolian Merino Wool
  • symbol for do not dry clean
  • symbol for do not iron
  • symbol for do not tumble dry
  • symbol for dry flat
  • symbol for do not bleach
  • symbol for hand wash
  • 100g per 272 yds
  • 21-24 sts per 4" knit
  • 12 sts per 4" single crochet
One of the wool’s most prized features is its high elasticity, which lends extraordinary resilience to hand-knitted garments. This means sweaters, hats, and scarves made from Elder Anatolian Merino yarn retain their shape beautifully over time and offer a natural stretch and recovery that enhances fit and comfort. Its crimped fibers give excellent stitch definition, making it a favorite among hand knitters who want their cables, textures, and patterns to pop with clarity. But Elder Anatolian Merino is more than just functional—it’s a yarn with a story. Each skein is a blend of cultural heritage, genetic ingenuity, and natural adaptation, rooted in the soil of ancient highlands. It represents nearly a century of deliberate breeding and thousands of years of pastoral tradition. For knitters and fiber artists seeking something beyond the ordinary, Elder Anatolian Merino offers a rare and meaningful experience—combining the luxury of fine wool with the soul of Anatolia. Whether you’re creating heirloom garments or everyday essentials, Elder Anatolian Merino wool provides warmth, breathability, bounce, and beauty—a perfect union of past and present, ready to be stitched into your next masterpiece.

Colors

  • #01
    Eclipse
  • #02
    Pebble
  • #03
    Mercury
  • #04
    Snowfall
  • #05
    Sesame
  • #06
    Sandstone
  • #07
    Honey
  • #08
    Saffron
  • #09
    Granny Smith
  • #10
    Cedar Moss
  • #11
    Cinnamon Bark
  • #12
    Tangerine Peel
  • #13
    Supernova
  • #14
    Pomegranate
  • #15
    Mulberry Silk
  • #16
    Charisma
  • #17
    Midnight
  • #18
    Bluebell
  • #19
    Calypso
  • #20
    Misty Blue
  • #21
    Rhapsody
  • #22
    Renaissance
  • #23
    Caspian
  • #24
    Mediterranean

Designs

Stockists

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Find "Elder" in Canada
British Columbia
Kelowna Yarn & Needlecrafts
Kelowna, BC V1W 3L9
The Twisted Purl Yarn Studio
2541 Pleasant Valley Blvd
Box 269
Armstrong, BC V0E 1B0
Find "Elder" in Germany
HV-Wolle
Mering, 86415
Find "Elder" in United States
Arizona
Grandma's Spinning Wheel
6544 E Tanque Verde
Suite 150
Tucson, AZ 85715
California
A Pop of Color Yarns
16375 Monterey road
suite J
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
Ball & Skein & More
Cambria, CA 93428
The Knitters Hideout
3738 Sunnyside Dr
Riverside, CA 92506-2417
Connecticut
Driftwood Yarns
1 Fort Hill Road Suite 5
Groton, CT 06340
Ewe and You Fiber Arts
261 Broad St
The Carriage House
Windsor, CT 06095
Iowa
Knitting Shoppe (IA)~The
2141 Muscatine Ave
Iowa City, IA 52240
Kansas
Lucky Rooster Yarns LLC
100 E Park St
Suite 4
Olathe, KS 66061
The Creation Station
601 SE 36th Street
Suite 136
Newton, KS 67114
Massachusetts
Fabric Place Basement LLC
321 Speen St
Natick, MA 01760
Sheep Shack~The
787 Main Street
Holden, MA 01520
Wool Patch~The
446 Wareham St
Middleboro, MA 02346
Missouri
Cecilias Samplers
2652 Shepard of the Hills Expwy
Branson, MO 65616
Nevada
golden needle arts
Las Vegas, NV 89102
New Hampshire
Hodgepodge Yarns & Fibers
59 Belknap Ave
Newport, NH 03773
New York
The Knitting Garden
49 Green St
Huntington, NY 11743
North Carolina
Blue Pelican Gallery
577 62 Highway 12
Hatteras, NC 27943
Yummi Yarns
Burnsville, NC 28714
Texas
Gauge Knits
5416 Parkcrest Dr
Ste B
Austin, TX 78731
The Rogue Skein
1013 Main Street
Kerrville, TX 78028
Virginia
Finnegans Run Yarn
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Wisconsin
Just Yarnin'
446C Hwy 70 E
Saint Germain, WI 54558