Tanned Hides – ALL RESERVED
Rooted in an old-world tradition, our hides are carefully tanned by hand using the natural tannins found in tree bark. This slow, time-honored process transforms each hide into a beautiful, durable piece that celebrates both the animal and the land it came from.
Unlike chemically processed hides, bark tanning relies on natural materials and patience, allowing the hide to retain its organic character, unique markings, and beautiful natural variations. Each one is a little different, with its own texture, color, and story to tell.
At Howard Hill, we believe in honoring the whole animal and making thoughtful use of what our farm provides. Our bark-tanned hides are a reflection of that philosophy—beautiful, useful, and made by hand with care from beginning to end.
Naturally tanned. Thoughtfully made. One of a kind.
Every skein has a story, and it begins right here at Howard Hill. Our yarn is made from the fleeces of our own sheep, raised on our farm in the woods of North Idaho. Each year’s harvest brings its own unique collection of colors, textures, and character, reflecting the individual sheep and the season’s fleece.
Every skein is individually labeled with the breed, shearing year, and the name of the sheep who grew the wool. We love the connection this creates between the maker, the animal, and the finished fiber.
Our blends are intentionally small-batch and ever-changing. No two years will be quite alike, making each collection a unique snapshot of our flock at that particular moment in time. Some fleeces may return in future collections, while others are here for just one season.
For the fiber enthusiast, knitter, spinner, or collector, these are more than skeins of yarn—they are a little piece of Howard Hill, with a name, a history, and a story woven into every strand.
Raised here. Shorn here. Spun with a story.
Howard Hill Yarn
