Schoppel Wolle is a Germany company that has been combining traditional craftsmanship and innovative ideas since 1948. You’ll notice that combination in the cat featured on their logo that aligns not only with a playful demeanor but also the warm and cozy environments that cats create. Schoppel’s uniquely dyed sock yarns are a perfect example of cozy and playful. Schoppel ethically sources their fibers from producers in the Stotz free-range sheep farm in Munsingen, Germany in the Swabian Jura mountains, Merino sheep that graze in the dry mountains of Patagonia, GMO-free cotton from family-run farms in Greece, and pesticide free linen from France. Combining their commitment to sustainability with innovative yarns, look for their boldly colored “Zauberballs” (“magicballs”) made with a winding technique that gives the yarn a hand-wound appearance and showcases all the nuances of the playful colorways.