The Carrie Blast Furnaces were part of the Homestead Steel Works & located along the Monongahela River in the town of Swissvale. They are now a National Historic Landmark, one of the few remnants of the sprawling Homestead Steel Works which belonged to Andrew Carnegie. They are the last remaining non-operative blast furnaces to remain standing in the Pittsburgh area. Nowadays they are a gorgeous example of urban decay, with art installations nestled into the ruins. Learn more from the Rivers of Steel This Signature Blend features 37.5% Blue Faced Leicester wool, 25% Tussah Silk, 12.5% Black Welsh wool, 12.5% Zwartbles wool, & 12.5% Shetland wool & is sold in 4 ounce quantities. Show in the listing photo is two different put ups of four ounces - this fiber is sold as a four ounce portion. On the top is a nest (most online orders are shipped as a nest in a plastic reclosable bag); to the bottom left is a chain. A one ounce handspun skein is show to the right of the fiber. Sample yarn is a 2 ply - how this fiber spins up will vary greatly depending on drafting method, thickness of single & other such factors. Care: Hand wash in tepid water (we recommend Unicorn Fibre Wash), lay flat to dry. This fiber will felt! All effort has been made to accurately reproduce the colors of this item, however, please take into mind that colors may vary according to your monitor. Ships in 1-3 business days. Free domestic shipping for all orders of $35 or more. Carrie Furnace Signature Blend | Bfl/Shetland/Black Welsh/Zwartbles/Silk 4 Oz
