Nebraska yarn mill spinning quality wool since 1980
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Contact Blackberry Ridge Woolen Mill directly
Website
brownsheep.com
Phone
308-635-3108
About Blackberry Ridge Woolen Mill
Brown Sheep Company operates a fiber processing mill in Mitchell, Nebraska, where they have been spinning quality wool and natural fiber yarns since 1980. The three-generation family business supports U.S. wool growers by purchasing fiber from Colorado and Wyoming, transforming raw materials into consistent, reliable yarns at their Nebraska facility. Their mill offers tours and houses an outlet shop featuring seconds and unique yarn selections alongside needles and souvenirs.
Details
Fiber Types
Cotton, Wool
Scale
Small
Location
NE
Frequently Asked Questions
What services and products does Brown Sheep Company offer?
ANSWER: Brown Sheep Company spins and dyes wool and natural fiber yarns at their Nebraska mill, offering 12 distinct yarn lines including Lamb's Pride, Nature Spun, and Lanaloft. Their mill outlet shop sells seconds, unique yarns, needles, and souvenirs. Visit the Mitchell facility for tours to see yarn production from start to finish.
What makes Brown Sheep Company unique in the industry?
ANSWER: As a three-generation family business founded in 1980, Brown Sheep Company maintains meticulous attention to detail from spinning through dyeing and shipping. They support U.S. wool growers by sourcing primarily from Colorado and Wyoming, and have developed environmentally-friendly dye water recycling systems. Their consistent quality and rich colors have built a loyal following among knitters and crocheters nationwide.
Do they offer products for retail and wholesale customers?
ANSWER: Brown Sheep Company supplies yarn to yarn shops nationwide and maintains a retailer map for customers seeking in-person purchases. Their free shipping applies to online orders over $100. The mill outlet shop in Mitchell offers specialty items including seconds and unique yarns that may not be available through regular retail channels.
What yarn collections are available from Brown Sheep?
ANSWER: Brown Sheep offers diverse yarn lines spanning various weights and fiber blends: Lamb's Pride (mohair-wool blend), Burly Spun (chunky single-ply), Nature Spun (available in skeins and cones), Prairie Spun, Lanaloft (wool), Stratosphere, Cotton Fleece, Wildfoote sock yarn, and specialty options like Lana Boucle and Shepherd's Shades. Prices range from approximately $8 to $68 per unit.
Can visitors experience the mill firsthand?
ANSWER: Brown Sheep Company welcomes visitors to experience their Mitchell, Nebraska mill and learn how yarn is produced from start to finish. The mill outlet shop offers the opportunity to purchase seconds, unique yarns, needles, souvenirs, and other items directly from the source. This provides fiber enthusiasts with an immersive way to connect with the yarn-making process.
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