Hillesvåg Yarns at Calico & Ivy
On my recent trip to Norway, I had the chance to visit Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk, just outside Bergen.
Hillesvåg is a family-run Norwegian wool mill that has been spinning yarn since 1898. Their yarn is produced from Norwegian wool on several machines still in operation after more than 100 years - thanks to great care and daily use. Local hands are involved in every step of the process - down to hand tying each skank after winding and hand-twisting every skein!
There was something so very lovely about seeing that combination of history, skill and good-quality Norwegian wool all happening under one roof. I would definitely recommend a tour if you are travelling in the area - anyone can book through their website.