Sitting along the banks of Higgins Stream in Harmony, ME is a vintage mill building that holds the last remaining working spinning mule in the United States. Started in 1821, Bartlettyarns was founded by Ozias Bartlett and continues with the Rice family. The yarn is still mule spun.

At Bartlettyarns, our “full measure” skeins consist of a full 4 ounces per skein, four skeins per pound. Bartlettyarns are spun on the woolen system for a traditional homespun appearance, softer twist and more bloom than worsted yarns.

Two ply is offered in the following colorway ranges: Fisherman, Rangeley, Shetland, Glen Tweeds, Solids.

Fisherman: Our specialty since the 1800s. Spun with natural lanolin oils to make sweaters, mittens and hats softer and weather resistant.

Colors include: Natural, Light Sheep Gray, Medium Sheep Gray, Dark Sheep Gray, Dark Heather, Light Heather, Oatmeal, Oxford, Spice Heather, Dark Red Heather, Charcoal, Bark, Cornflower, Blue Heather, Denim, Midnight, Lilac Heather, Plum Heather, Dark Jade Heather, Coral Heather, Garnet Heather, Burgundy Heather, Rust Heather, Gold Heather, Green Heather, Medium Green Heather, Spruce Heather, Jade Heather, Aqua Heather.

Rangeley: Colors inspired by the lakes, forests and mountains of Maine. Mountain colors are spun with natural dark wool blends.

Colors include: Teddy Bear Brown, Peach, Mountain Berry, Lake Blue, Rangeley Rose, Blackberry, Mountain Blue, Mountain Green, Mountain Laurel, Light Laurel.

Shetlands: Marvelous combinations of natural and dyed wool colors. Today’s fashion shades with subtle highlights.

Colors include: Wild Grape, Terracotta, Peacock, Thistle, Lupine, Larkspur, Blue Loch.

Glen Tweeds: Warm tones and textures of authentic Scottish checks and tweeds. Root colors are shared with fisherman yarns for combining within the same garment.

Colors include: Bluebell, Dark Lovat, Scotia, Raspberry, Granite, Lovat, Bronze, Willow, Bracken.

Solids: Soft yarns which are spun first with selected domestic wools and then skein-dyed in fashion colors. Cranberry, Black and Hunter Safety Orange are Bartlettyarn mainstays, and from time to time we add other selected solid colors. Please check our website as these are only sold through Bartlettyarns.

Colors include: Cranberry, Black and Orange.