La Lana Wools, Exquisite Plant Dyed Yarns
Welcome to La Lana Wools in Taos, NM We are a manufacturer and gallery featuring our own exquisite plant dyed yarns. Handspun and custom millspun, both smooth and textured, solids and random blends. We use natural fibers only; different Wools, Mohair, Bombyx and Tussah mostly. In addition we offer other unusual yarns and fibers for knitting, spinning, weaving and all the Fiberarts.

In support of our unique yarns we have a very large collection of patterns and kits that have been exclusively designed for us by some of the most creative designers around.

With this new website you can now finally, actually buy our yarns online! Enjoy.

Come visit us, either virtually or actually, and immerse yourself in a Fiber Fiend’s Paradise.

yours in yarns,

Luisa Gelenter
Taos, New Mexico
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Whats New?

May, 2012

Dear Fans of La Lana,

In lieu of a Brick & Mortar store, we've crossed over to Etsy.
... Stop by and say "Hola." (and stay tuned for La Lana Phase II)




February, 2012
BYE-BYE, LA LANA...

Dear friends and fans,

As you may have heard, it's true. La Lana Wools will be closing its doors on February 29th, 2012.

We are overwhelmed with the outpouring of sentiment, and we are up to our ears in orders that we are trying to fill. Please have patience with us during this time. We are doing our best to respond to all of your phone calls and orders.

A reminder that this SALE IS ONLY OFFERED ON PHONE ORDERS, which you can place at 1-888-377-9631. Thank you for understanding... We luv ya.


October, 2011
Extended an extra week!



Due to the great response to Sergio's masterful weavings, we have held his show over until Tuesday, November 8th. Come by and see these beautiful pieces in living color.






October, 2011
Sergio Martinez: Master Zapotec Weaver

Opening Reception THIS SUNDAY October 9th, 3pm-6pm.
We are so honored to present this beautiful new collection of rugs and tapestries from master weaver Sergio Martinez of Oaxaca, Mexico.



Martinez' works marries centuries-old Zapotec traditions with contemporary aesthetic. He will be demonstrating the traditional Oaxacan method of weaving on his traditional loom, and his works will be exhibited from October 9th-30th.

We hope you will be able to join us for this very special event and a rare opportunity to meet the artist.


September, 2011

The Perfect Red Ruana



Hot off Linda Romens' needles comes a dramatic and stunning ruana inspired by Luisa'a reading of "A Perfect Red," by Amy Butler Greenfield. This piece was born just in time for an incredible Wool Festival at Taos.

Linda says it's a very easy lace pattern: "You can even hike up Wheeler Peak doing it." Which she did.



August, 2011

The Foxtail Scarf
Hints of *gasp* Fall are already in the air. Soon, the days will be getting shorter. Just in time comes The Foxtail Scarf - A bran~noo small, but impossibly cute, crocheted scarf by the ever-inventive Valentina Devine.




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July, 2011

Here's your Mid-July Reminder:
Taos Wool Festival is coming October 1&2 2011.

Classes are filling up fast... Save the Date!


April, 2011

Daffodils, tulips, grape hyacinths all blooming now. Robins in the yard. Yes - it's Spring. What to knit? You can't beat our classic styles and designs. So, to keep you in Ultima Moda ( = latest fashion) this early Spring season, we've selected three of La Lana's faves that never go out of style...





Click on each picture to take you to its pattern page.


April, 2011

It's barely spring but a good time for all Fans of Fiber to make plans to come to Taos WoolFest this year.



Earth's Palette Natural Dye and Color Conference is also offering wonderful classes with seasoned fiber coloristas including La Lana's own Luisa.

Sign up now and save some pesos as well as being assured of getting your preferred classes.

Time to arrange your vacations accordingly...



February, 2011

Twisty Turns Wrap
This piece, from the very clever needles of Nora Gaughan, was printed in Wrap Style (Interweave Press, interweave.com). We fell in love with the intriguing Twist action and worked it up in our Yarns. Delicious and nutritious, it will satisfy your aesthetic hunger.



whats new continued...