NETTLE YARN Himalayan Nettle Fibre | Hand-Spun

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Himalayan Nettle
retted nettle fibre
preparing wood ash lye
preparing dried nettle fibre
hanging up nettle fibre to dry
lye soaked nettle fibre
weaving with cotton and nettle
preparing a cotton and nettle warp
putting nettle yarn onto bobbins for weaving
spinning nettle yarn and knitting nettle shawls
NETTLE YARN Himalayan Nettle Fibre | Hand-Spun
Four balls of gray nettle yarn stacked vertically on a wooden surface.
Coiled gray nettle yarn on a teal coloured wooden surface
Coiled beige nettle yarn on a teal coloured wooden surface
Two gray nettle strings on a teal coloured wooden surface
3 skeins of nettle yarn on a teal coloured timber background
nettle yarn in ball form
nettle yarn hank close up
nettle yarn woven
nettle yarn woven
retting of nettle fibre
retted nettle fibre
Himalayan Nettle
retted nettle fibre
preparing wood ash lye
preparing dried nettle fibre
hanging up nettle fibre to dry
lye soaked nettle fibre
weaving with cotton and nettle
preparing a cotton and nettle warp
putting nettle yarn onto bobbins for weaving
spinning nettle yarn and knitting nettle shawls
NETTLE YARN Himalayan Nettle Fibre | Hand-Spun

HAND-SPUN NETTLE YARN

Himalayan Nettle Fibre | Naturally Undyed | Hand-Spun in Nepal

Our Himalayan nettle yarn is hand-harvested from wild nettle plants growing in Nepal and spun by hand using traditional methods. Untreated and naturally processed using only water and wood ash, it retains the integrity and character of the original fibre.

The yarn carries the quiet irregularity and variation inherent to hand-spun plant fibres. Its natural colours range from soft grey and beige to warm, earthy tones, reflecting the fibre’s origin.

Historically known as “poor man’s linen,” nettle fibre shares many of linen’s qualities — strength, breathability, and durability — whilst offering its own distinct texture and presence.

This yarn is entirely plant-based, biodegradable and produced through ethical small-scale production supporting rural families and traditional fibre knowledge.

In a nutshell

Fibre: 100% Himalayan nettle fibre
Weight options: Thin and medium weight
Length: approx. 265 m per 100 g
Form: skein or ball depending on weight

Processing: Hand-harvested and hand-spun
Treatment: Naturally processed using water and wood ash
Origin: Himalayan region, Nepal đŸ‡łđŸ‡”

Colour: Naturally undyed (grey, beige, and earthy tones)

Weight options

Thin weight
‱ Smooth and relatively even
‱ Suitable for knitting, weaving, crochet
‱ Ideal for garments and other textile work

Medium weight
‱ More textured and uneven
‱ Suitable for weaving and structural textile work
‱ Less suited to fine knitting or garments

What it is ideal for

‱ Weaving
‱ Knitting (thin weight)
‱ Textile art
‱ Structural textiles
‱ Sustainable fibre projects
‱ Historical and heritage textile work

Character

Nettle fibre shares qualities with linen — strength, breathability, and longevity — whilst maintaining its own distinctive texture.

Each skein reflects the hand-spun process and the natural variation of wild plant fibre.

Care

Hand wash gently in cool water
Reshape whilst damp
Dry flat

With use and washing, the fibre softens naturally.

Ethical production

This yarn is produced through ethical, small-scale production in Nepal, supporting local women and families and preserving traditional fibre skills.

Wild harvesting ensures minimal environmental impact.

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