We’ve admired Kelbourne Woolens for a long time. Not only do they have some really great yarns, they seem like really cool people. When you find kindred spirits in this industry, it’s important to support them. We’re sorry it’s taken this long to introduce some of their yarns, but you’ll be seeing more and more, we promise! Over time, you’ll see us phasing out private-equity owned brands in favor of independent suppliers and family-owned businesses (did you know Lion Brand has been owned by the same family since 1878?). Private equity is all about squeezing as much money out of a property as possible, even when that means destroying it in the process (JoAnne’s, for instance). Meanwhile, Courtney Kelley and Kate Gagnon Osborn have worked hard to create great yarns like Germantown, a non-superwash worsted weight wool made in the USA; Cricket, a fingering weight single ply tweed imported from Ireland; and Harmony, a silk-mohair blend in many gorgeous colors. While brands owned by private equity are cutting ties with influencers who are making the Melt the Ice hat, Kelbourne has been outspoken about their progressive values.