Kremke Soul Wool

Why the founders chose Soul Wool

Britta and Carsten Kremke founded the brand after considering the name Kremke Slow Wool. Their official account draws a connection with the idea of enjoying a process rather than simply reaching an outcome. Britta’s background included knitting in her mother’s shop in Hamburg and later running a yarn shop herself.

The final name kept that focus on material and making. It is useful context for a collection whose yarns are intended to have distinct identities rather than being interchangeable basics.

Natural fibres and newer material options

The current Kremke collection extends beyond the natural-fibre focus described in its early brand story. Its official catalogue includes recycled fibres and vegan qualities alongside wool, alpaca and other animal-fibre materials. The Reborn names are associated with recycled ranges, but each product still needs its own composition check.

For a knitter choosing an animal-free material, this distinction matters. “Soul Wool” is a brand name, while the label establishes whether a yarn contains animal fibres. Similarly, a recycled component does not tell you the entire fibre breakdown or the treatment of the finished strand.

Choose an alternative by the role the yarn plays in a project. A fine strand used alone, a recycled blend for a sweater and a yarn held with mohair present different requirements. Compare gauge and length with the actual construction, then assess a washed sample. Keep the full product name attached so that an older range is not confused with a later version.