{"product_id":"the-true-cost-of-wool","title":"The True Cost of Wool","description":"\u003cp\u003eEver wonder about the journey your yarn took before reaching your needles, hook or loom? Or about where the wool in your winter sweater came from? The truth might surprise you. Follow the remarkable journey of a fibre most of us take for granted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt a time when international trade is being reshaped and Canadians are rethinking where their goods come from, author \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/longwayhomestead\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAnna Hunter\u003c\/a\u003e reveals a striking disconnect: 90% of Canadian wool leaves the country while 95% of yarn used by Canadian crafters is imported.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis timely investigation follows wool from sheep to skein, illuminating the environmental, social, and economic impacts of the Canadian wool industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough engaging storytelling, she introduces passionate farmers, innovative mill owners, and resourceful entrepreneurs already building more localized, transparent wool systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re a knitter, weaver, spinner, fashion enthusiast, or simply curious about where your textiles come from, this book will forever change how you see a ball of yarn. The True Cost of Wool isn’t just about understanding a complex supply chain—it’s about reimagining a future where what we wear connects us to land, community, and a more resilient textile economy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anna Hunter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51684700258609,"sku":null,"price":24.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0682\/3762\/3601\/files\/The-True-Cost-of-Wool-Cover.jpg?v=1753817021","url":"https:\/\/theyarncafe.ca\/products\/the-true-cost-of-wool","provider":"The Spinnacle Yarn Cafe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}