Hand Spun Yarn Made From Your Pet's hair
A keepsake created with care, experience, and intention
Everything you need to begin your project can be found on this page or in the FAQ. I work exclusively with brushed undercoat from dogs, cats, and rabbits — this distinction matters and is explained below.
Lead times are always listed on the home page. Pricing and details below.
Lead times are always listed on the home page. Pricing and details below.
How it Works
- Save and store your pet’s brushed undercoat
- Submit the Fiber Submission Form
- Send your brushings
- Your project begins when it reaches the front of the queue
(Lead times are listed on the home page — it is worth the wait) - Payment is due when your project begins
Before You Begin
Most questions are answered here or in the FAQ. I encourage you to read through everything carefully. If something isn’t addressed, I’m always happy to help.
Why it Matters
For many people, a project like this happens once in a lifetime.
I understand how deeply sentimental this yarn is — it represents love, memory, and connection. My role is to honor that by creating a yarn that is not only beautiful, but structurally sound, usable, and made to last. I’m truly honored to work with you and your pet.
I understand how deeply sentimental this yarn is — it represents love, memory, and connection. My role is to honor that by creating a yarn that is not only beautiful, but structurally sound, usable, and made to last. I’m truly honored to work with you and your pet.
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The One Thing I Hope Everyone Reads
I work exclusively with brushed undercoat.
I do not accept clippings, cuttings, shavings, or shearings — no exceptions.
Undercoat is what remains in the brush after grooming. It is the soft, fine fiber that can be spun into yarn. Cut hair lacks the structure needed to create a durable yarn.
If you have cuttings, there are still meaningful ways to use them — such as stuffing a pillow made from your pet’s favorite blanket — but they are not suitable for spinning.
I do not accept clippings, cuttings, shavings, or shearings — no exceptions.
Undercoat is what remains in the brush after grooming. It is the soft, fine fiber that can be spun into yarn. Cut hair lacks the structure needed to create a durable yarn.
If you have cuttings, there are still meaningful ways to use them — such as stuffing a pillow made from your pet’s favorite blanket — but they are not suitable for spinning.
2026 Pricing
2026 Pricing applies to all submissions received on or after 1/1/2026
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Dog Yarn — Unblended (when appropriate)
$49 / oz Clean brushed undercoat, minimum 1.5″ staple length Blended Yarn — Any Species $59 / oz Pet fiber blended with a supporting fiber for durability and usability Cat Yarn — Blending Required $59 / oz Blending is required to prevent felting and ensure a functional yarn Additional Prep (when applicable) $7 / oz Pricing reflects the level of preparation, stabilization, and technical handling required to create a durable, usable yarn —to be enjoyed long term.
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What's Included
All yarn pricing includes:
hand sorting, debris removal, or opening of heavily compacted hair.
Minimum project charge applies
- Informed evaluation of your pet's fiber
- Careful hand preparation of your pet's fiber
- Educated selection of appropriate fiber stabilizer if needed
- Spinning and plying into a balanced two-ply yarn
- All washing, cleaning and twist setting
- Yarn wound into center pull cakes
- Custom labeling
hand sorting, debris removal, or opening of heavily compacted hair.
Minimum project charge applies
Yarn Details
Weight: Two-ply sport weight (13–16 WPI)
Occasionally a DK weight results depending on fiber characteristics.
Yardage:
1 oz of brushed undercoat yields approximately 40–50 yards of finished yarn.
Some loss during processing is expected (typically 5–15%) depending on oil content, length, and texture.
You are charged by the ounce before processing, after any obvious debris or unusable fiber is removed.
Occasionally a DK weight results depending on fiber characteristics.
Yardage:
1 oz of brushed undercoat yields approximately 40–50 yards of finished yarn.
Some loss during processing is expected (typically 5–15%) depending on oil content, length, and texture.
You are charged by the ounce before processing, after any obvious debris or unusable fiber is removed.
Collecting and Preparing Your Fiber
Light debris, dander, and minor compaction are normal and included in the base cost.
Additional prep fees apply only when:
To avoid added fees:
Do not wash fiber before sending.
No need to fluff it all up before sending.
Compress for shipping to save space.
Storage:
Paper bags, cardboard boxes, or pillowcases work best.
Protect from pests. Avoid plastic and mothballs.
A lunch sized paper bag holds roughly 2 oz and a regular grocery sized bag holds close to 8-12 oz depending on how densely it is packed.
I am not able to accurately estimate how many ounces of fiber you have from a photo. The best way for you to know the amount is to weigh it with a kitchen or postal scale.
Additional prep fees apply only when:
- Fiber is tightly compacted or felted
- Heavy debris requires extensive hand sorting
To avoid added fees:
- Remove visible debris
- Gently test stored fiber — if it fluffs easily, it’s fine
Do not wash fiber before sending.
No need to fluff it all up before sending.
Compress for shipping to save space.
Storage:
Paper bags, cardboard boxes, or pillowcases work best.
Protect from pests. Avoid plastic and mothballs.
A lunch sized paper bag holds roughly 2 oz and a regular grocery sized bag holds close to 8-12 oz depending on how densely it is packed.
I am not able to accurately estimate how many ounces of fiber you have from a photo. The best way for you to know the amount is to weigh it with a kitchen or postal scale.
Blended Yarns — What They Are and Why They Matter
Blending means combining your pet’s hair with a carefully selected companion fiber to improve:
- durability
- elasticity
- strength
- stitch definition
- wearability
Your pet’s fiber always remains the primary component unless additional yardage is requested.
Blends are typically:
- 75/25 or 50/50
- chosen to closely match staple length, color, and texture
The goal is not to change your pet’s yarn — it’s to support it.
A Clear Note About Cat Hair
Cat hair is unique.
On a cellular level, it behaves very differently from dog hair and wool. It has a high tendency to felt, even during spinning or normal use.
For this reason:
All cat yarns are blended with an anchoring fiber.
This is not optional — it is the only way to ensure the yarn remains yarn and does not turn into felt over time.
This policy exists to protect your keepsake and ensure a successful, lasting result.
Choosing Between Blended and Unblended Yarn
If your pet’s undercoat is at least 1.5 inches long and you have sufficient quantity, you may have a choice. Sometimes, however, the fiber itself decides.
Rather than asking you to choose a method, I encourage you to consider how you want to use the yarn.
Blended yarn is recommended if:
Unblended yarn can work well for:
A Final Thought
It took me years to let go of the idea that unblended yarn was always “better.”
Emotionally, it can feel that way.
Technically, it often isn’t.
Blending doesn’t take anything away from your pet’s yarn — it preserves it. It allows the yarn to be worked, used, and enjoyed without fear of failure.
My goal is not just to spin fiber, but to create something worthy of the love behind it.
And yes — I work with cat hair.
With care, experience, and some strong opinions — all in service of making it functional, beautiful yarn.
Learn more about fiber behavior and terminology here
Rather than asking you to choose a method, I encourage you to consider how you want to use the yarn.
Blended yarn is recommended if:
- You plan to make a wearable
- Stitch definition matters
- Durability and shape retention are important
- You want additional yardage
- You are newer to working with hand-spun yarn
Unblended yarn can work well for:
- Small keepsakes
- Display pieces
- Items not worn against the skin
- Projects where halo and softness are desired over structure
A Final Thought
It took me years to let go of the idea that unblended yarn was always “better.”
Emotionally, it can feel that way.
Technically, it often isn’t.
Blending doesn’t take anything away from your pet’s yarn — it preserves it. It allows the yarn to be worked, used, and enjoyed without fear of failure.
My goal is not just to spin fiber, but to create something worthy of the love behind it.
And yes — I work with cat hair.
With care, experience, and some strong opinions — all in service of making it functional, beautiful yarn.
Learn more about fiber behavior and terminology here