Offering High-quality Karakul Yarns, Oxford Punch Needle Kits, Instruction Classes & More
Persian Karakul
Rug Yarn Farm
in Cartersville, VA
Planning to purchase high-quality yarns for your next felt or rug project from the best farms in Virginia? Look no further! Checkmate Farm is here to provide you with tough and durable raw materials that you have always yearned for.
Located in Cartersville, we offer exotic rug yarns created from the fleeces of the rare breed Persian Karakul sheep. Please explore the website for more information related to our farm and get in touch with your questions.
American Made Products "I might be the only sheperd in the world doing this with Karakul Sheep."
Our farm is currently home to the Persian Karakul Sheep. We offer 2-ply and 4-ply rug yarns suitable for Oxford punch needles or mini needles, depending on your requirements.
Sheep are Virginia raised, sheared, fleece hand inspected, then machine spun into rug yarn. Each skein is hand-dyed at Greenwood. One of a kind unique yarn for your projects!
Instructional Classes and Events
So much yarn, all the more fun! We don’t just offer rug yarns for sale but can also help you put that yarn to use. Please join one of our classes if you are interested in exploring the fascinating world of rug making and hooking. We’ll help you get started.