ALPACA FINO

100% Superfine Alpaca | DK Weight | Natural Colours | NOTE: The black yarn is dyed, as natural black Alpacas are a rarity.

There is a particular softness unique to superfine alpaca.

Grown in the high altitudes of the Peruvian Andes, alpaca fibre offers exceptional warmth whilst remaining lightweight, breathable, and gentle against the skin. Naturally free of lanolin, it is especially well suited for those sensitive to sheep’s wool.

Alpaca Fino is a classic Peruvian alpaca yarn — a smooth, balanced 4-ply construction spun from 100% superfine alpaca fibre. It has a gentle natural sheen and an even structure that allows stitch definition to emerge clearly whilst maintaining a soft, fluid drape.

Finished garments feel warm yet light, with a relaxed elegance that makes them easy to wear across seasons. Its drape makes it especially suited to seamless garments, flowing forms, and body-skimming pieces.

From alpaca farmer to spinning mill, the entire production takes place within Peru, supporting regional fibre traditions and local employment.

In a nutshell

Fibre: 100% superfine alpaca
Yarn type: 4-ply, Nm 8/4
Weight: DK weight
Length: 200 m per 100 g skein
Skein weight: 100 g
Recommended needle size: 4 mm

Origin: Superfine alpaca from Peru 🇵🇪
Production: Spun and finished in Peru

What it is ideal for

• Sweaters and cardigans
• Shawls and scarves
• Hats and accessories
• Lightweight yet warm garments
• Seamless and draped knitwear

Character

Superfine alpaca is warmer than sheep’s wool whilst remaining lightweight and breathable. Its smooth fibre structure creates softness without prickle, and its natural lustre gives finished garments quiet depth. Free of lanolin, it offers a comfortable alternative for those sensitive to wool.

The balanced 4-ply construction provides strength, durability, and beautiful stitch definition.

Care

Hand wash gently in cool water
Reshape whilst damp
Dry flat

Shade continuity

This yarn is available in a carefully selected range of natural alpaca shades. These colours reflect the natural fleece tones and require no dyeing, apart from black.

If working on a larger project, we recommend ordering sufficient yarn to complete your garment.

Colourways

Available in a range of natural alpaca shades drawn directly from the natural alpaca fleece palette.

NOTE: The black yarn is dyed, as natural black Alpacas are a rarity.

Select your colour from the dropdown menu.

ALPACA PUNO

100% Baby Alpaca | Aran Weight | Undyed Natural Colours

There is a quiet warmth unique to baby alpaca.

Grown in the high altitudes of the Peruvian Andes, baby alpaca fibre offers exceptional softness, warmth, and lightness. Free of lanolin and naturally gentle, it is especially well suited for sensitive skin.

Alpaca Puno is a softly spun, lightly twisted yarn made from 100% baby alpaca fibre. Its airy structure allows tiny pockets of air to form within the knitted fabric, creating exceptional insulation whilst remaining lightweight and breathable.

Smooth and silky on the needles, it allows stitches to settle naturally into place. The finished fabric has a relaxed drape and soft volume, making it especially suited for warm sweaters, scarves, and garments designed for comfort and ease.

From alpaca farmer to spinning mill, the entire production takes place within Peru, supporting regional fibre traditions and local employment.

In a nutshell

Fibre: 100% baby alpaca
Yarn type: softly spun, lightly twisted (Nm 2/2)
Weight: Chunky 
Length: approx. 100m per 100 g skein
Skein weight: 100 g
Recommended needle size: 5–6 mm

Origin: Baby alpaca fibre from Peru 🇵🇪
Production: Spun and finished in Peru

What it is ideal for

• Warm sweaters and cardigans
• Hats, scarves, and shawls
• Winter garments
• Soft, insulating knitwear
• Comfortable everyday pieces

Character

Baby alpaca is one of the warmest natural fibres available whilst remaining lightweight and breathable. Its fine fibre diameter and absence of guard hairs create exceptional softness. The gently spun structure creates loft and insulation, producing garments that are warm without weight.

Naturally free of lanolin, it is well suited for those sensitive to sheep’s wool.

Care

Hand wash gently in cool water
Reshape whilst damp
Dry flat

Shade continuity

This yarn is available in a carefully selected range of natural alpaca shades. These colours reflect the natural fleece tones and require no dyeing.

If working on a larger project, we recommend ordering sufficient yarn to complete your garment.

Colourways

Available in a range of natural, undyed alpaca shades drawn directly from the natural fleece palette.

Select your colour from the dropdown menu.

ALPACA QUITO

100% Superfine Alpaca | Aran Weight | Natural Colours | NOTE: The black yarn is dyed, as natural black Alpacas are a rarity.

There is a particular comfort in softly spun alpaca. 

Grown in the high altitudes of the Peruvian Andes, superfine alpaca fibre offers exceptional warmth whilst remaining lightweight, breathable, and gentle against the skin. Naturally free of lanolin, it is especially well suited for those sensitive to sheep’s wool.

Alpaca Quito is a softly spun single-ply yarn made from 100% superfine alpaca fibre. Its airy structure allows the knitted fabric to form countless small air pockets, creating exceptional insulation whilst maintaining lightness and drape.

Smooth and silky on the needles, it moves effortlessly whilst knitting and settles into garments with a relaxed, natural flow. Its softness and buoyancy make it especially suited to warm sweaters, scarves, and garments designed for comfort and ease.

From alpaca farmer to spinning mill, the entire production takes place within Peru, supporting regional fibre traditions and local employment.

In a nutshell

Fibre: 100% superfine alpaca
Yarn type: single ply (Nm 1.2/1)
Weight: Aran weight
Length: 120m per 100 g skein
Skein weight: 100 g
Recommended needle size: 5–6 mm

Origin: Superfine alpaca from Peru 🇵🇪
Production: Spun and finished in Peru

What it is ideal for

• Warm sweaters and cardigans
• Hats, scarves, and shawls
• Winter garments
• Soft and insulating knitwear
• Seamless and draped garments

Character

This softly spun single-ply yarn creates exceptional loft and insulation whilst remaining lightweight. Superfine alpaca offers natural warmth, softness, and breathability. Free of lanolin, it is especially comfortable for sensitive skin.

Its gently spun structure allows finished garments to retain softness, warmth, and natural drape.

Care

Hand wash gently in cool water
Reshape whilst damp
Dry flat

Shade continuity

This yarn is available in a carefully selected range of natural alpaca shades. These colours reflect the natural fleece tones and require no dyeing, apart from black.

If working on a larger project, we recommend ordering sufficient yarn to complete your garment.

Colourways

Available in a range of natural  alpaca shades drawn directly from the natural fleece palette.

NOTE: The black yarn is dyed, as natural black Alpacas are a rarity.

Select your colour from the dropdown menu.

Black Walnut Shells
Dye Colour: Earthy Light and Dark Browns | Cultivated in the USA

Using Black Walnut Shells for dyeing results in a rich, natural-looking earthy brown colour after one or two dye baths for deeper tones. This dye works especially well with silk and wool materials and is known for its excellent colour fastness.

Black Walnut (Juglans nigra) is a native North American tree known for its strong wood and high tannin content, which is ideal for natural dyeing. The shells are a rich source of tannins, giving the dye its deep, earthy brown hues. Traditionally, Black Walnut has been used for both dyeing and in herbal medicine.

Colour Fastness: Excellent

Colour Outcomes by WOF Ratio:

• 50% WOF Dye (Black Walnut Shells): Produces a light, earthy brown.
• 100% WOF Dye (Black Walnut Shells): Yields a deeper, richer brown.

Basic Recipe for Earthy Brown:

• Ingredients: 50% or 100% whole Black Walnuts (soaked overnight), Mordanted Fibre/Fabric

Instructions:

1. Soak the Black Walnuts in cold water overnight.
2. Bring the soaked walnuts to 80°C for one hour.
3. Strain out the shells/powder.
4. Add mordanted fibre/fabric to the dye bath and simmer at 80°C for one hour.
5. For deeper results, leave the fabric in the dye bath overnight or for up to 12 hours.
6. Rinse and dry to reveal a rich, earthy brown hue.

Unlock the rich, earthy tones of Black Walnut Shells and enjoy the depth and warmth it brings to your fabrics and yarns. Perfect for eco-conscious makers and those looking for natural, long-lasting colours.

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CRÓ

Wool & Jute Core Cord | Structural Carpet Yarn | Made in Germany 🇩🇪

Cró is a strong, architectural cord made from pure wool spun around a natural jute core.

This construction creates exceptional durability whilst maintaining flexibility, allowing the cord to move naturally in weaving and structural textile work. The wool exterior provides warmth, softness, and grip, whilst the jute core creates stability and strength.

Spun in a beautiful finger-thick structure, Cró is ideal for carpets, seating, poufs and sculptural fibre work. Despite its substantial presence, it is remarkably efficient — requiring relatively little material to cover large surfaces.

Finished textiles are durable, stable, and suitable for everyday use, including vacuum cleaning.

Cró reflects a tradition of structural fibre construction, combining natural materials to create functional, long-lasting textiles.

In a nutshell

Fibre: 60% virgin wool, 40% jute core
Yarn type: Structural cord, single construction (Nm 0.125/1)
Weight: Structural / carpet cord
Length: approx. 12.5 m / 13.7 yd per 100 g
Form: 1 kg spool (approx. 125 m per spool)
Recommended needle size: approx. 20 mm

Origin:
• Wool from New Zealand 🇳🇿
• Jute from Bangladesh 🇧🇩

Production: Spun and constructed in Germany 🇩🇪

Construction: Pure wool spun around a natural jute core

What it is ideal for

• Carpets and rugs
• Poufs and seating
• Structural weaving
• Wall hangings
• Textile furniture
• Interior fibre art

Coverage guide

Approx. 1.3 kg required to weave 1 m² carpet area

Character

The jute core provides dimensional stability and strength, whilst the wool exterior offers flexibility, grip, and resilience.

This balance allows durable textile construction whilst maintaining a tactile, natural surface.

Colourways

Natural – Undyed wool wrapped around a natural jute core

Black – Dyed black wool wrapped around a natural jute core

Black wool is dyed, as naturally black wool is not available in sufficient quantities for this construction.

Care

Vacuum regularly
Spot clean if required
Hand wash gently only when necessary
Dry flat

Shade continuity

Natural colourways may show subtle variation reflecting the natural fibre.

Black colourways are dyed for colour consistency.

DONEGAL TWEED YARN 

100% Irish Wool | Aran Weight | Spun in Donegal 🇮🇪

There is a particular honesty to Donegal tweed.

Born of landscape, weather, and generations of textile tradition, this yarn carries the quiet complexity of the Irish coast — soft greys, moss greens, ocean blues, and the subtle flecking that defines Donegal's characteristic landscape.

Spun and commercially dyed in Kilcar, Co. Donegal, this is an authentic Irish Aran-weight yarn made from 100% pure new wool. It is warm, durable, and deeply satisfying to knit with — the kind of yarn that settles into garments made to be worn for years.

Whether you are knitting a traditional Aran jumper or a contemporary everyday piece, Donegal tweed brings depth, texture, and heritage into every stitch.

In a nutshell

• Fibre: 100% pure new wool
• Weight: Aran / worsted weight
• Length: 80 m per 50 g ball
• Ball weight: 50 g
• Recommended needle size: 4 mm (US 6 / UK 8)
• Origin: Spun and dyed in Kilcar, Co. Donegal, Ireland 🇮🇪

What it is ideal for

• Traditional Aran jumpers
• Sweaters and cardigans
• Hats, scarves, and mittens
• Durable everyday knitwear

Character

Donegal tweed is known for its heathered base and distinctive flecks, created during blending, carding and spinning. These subtle variations give finished garments depth and life, and connect them to a long Irish textile tradition.

Care

Hand wash gently in cool water
Reshape whilst damp
Dry flat

Shade continuity

As with all traditionally spun yarns, subtle variation exists between dye lots.
If working on a larger project, we recommend ordering sufficient yarn to complete your garment.

Colourways

Available in a range of traditional Donegal tweed shades, each reflecting the colours of the Irish landscape.

Select your colour from the dropdown menu.

Linen Warp Yarn | Flax Weaving Yarn | Thin & Thick Warp Cones

Strong, crisp linen yarn designed specifically for warp.

This 100% linen warp yarn is spun in Germany from Western European flax. Linen is known for its exceptional strength and crisp behaviour on the loom, producing clean sheds and firm, well-defined woven structures.

While weaving, linen feels slightly wiry and structured. After washing and finishing, the fibres relax and soften, creating the beautiful drape typical of linen fabrics.

The yarn is supplied on 225g cones and is available in three variants.

Available Variants

Suggested Warp Sett (EPI)

These setts provide a starting point. Final sett will vary depending on weave structure and desired fabric density.

Plain weave structures often require a slightly lower sett, while twills and denser fabrics may benefit from a higher sett.

Yarn Specifications

Working Tips

• Linen warps often benefit from light moisture while weaving
• Maintain consistent tension when dressing the loom
• Sample to determine the ideal sett and finishing method

Care

Wet finishing is recommended. Linen softens and develops its characteristic drape after washing and pressing while retaining its natural strength.

HAND-SPUN NETTLE YARN

Himalayan Nettle Fibre | Naturally Undyed | Hand-Spun in Nepal

Our Himalayan nettle yarn is hand-harvested from wild nettle plants growing in Nepal and spun by hand using traditional methods. Untreated and naturally processed using only water and wood ash, it retains the integrity and character of the original fibre.

The yarn carries the quiet irregularity and variation inherent to hand-spun plant fibres. Its natural colours range from soft grey and beige to warm, earthy tones, reflecting the fibre’s origin.

Historically known as “poor man’s linen,” nettle fibre shares many of linen’s qualities — strength, breathability, and durability — whilst offering its own distinct texture and presence.

This yarn is entirely plant-based, biodegradable and produced through ethical small-scale production supporting rural families and traditional fibre knowledge.

In a nutshell

Fibre: 100% Himalayan nettle fibre
Weight options: Thin and medium weight
Length: approx. 265 m per 100 g
Form: skein or ball depending on weight

Processing: Hand-harvested and hand-spun
Treatment: Naturally processed using water and wood ash
Origin: Himalayan region, Nepal 🇳🇵

Colour: Naturally undyed (grey, beige, and earthy tones)

Weight options

Thin weight
• Smooth and relatively even
• Suitable for knitting, weaving, crochet
• Ideal for garments and other textile work

Medium weight
• More textured and uneven
• Suitable for weaving and structural textile work
• Less suited to fine knitting or garments

What it is ideal for

• Weaving
• Knitting (thin weight)
• Textile art
• Structural textiles
• Sustainable fibre projects
• Historical and heritage textile work

Character

Nettle fibre shares qualities with linen — strength, breathability, and longevity — whilst maintaining its own distinctive texture.

Each skein reflects the hand-spun process and the natural variation of wild plant fibre.

Care

Hand wash gently in cool water
Reshape whilst damp
Dry flat

With use and washing, the fibre softens naturally.

Ethical production

This yarn is produced through ethical, small-scale production in Nepal, supporting local women and families and preserving traditional fibre skills.

Wild harvesting ensures minimal environmental impact.

OAK MOSS ~ Dye colour Champange Beige to Brown

*Oak Moss from responsibly harvested forests in Mazedonia.

Champagne is the closest colour I can think of to describe the colour obtained by Oak Moss. You can influence the nuances by adding different mordants, but generally no mordant is necessary.
Oak Moss is also used for Soap making to add texture and scrub to the soap.

Colourfastness: good

From Wikipedia
Evernia prunastri, also known as Oak Moss, is a species of lichen. It can be found in many mountainous temperate forests throughout the Northern Hemisphere, including parts of France, Portugal, Spain, North America, and much of Central Europe. Oak moss grows primarily on the trunk and branches of oak trees, but is also commonly found on the bark of other deciduous trees and conifers such as fir and pine. The thalli of oak moss are short (3–4 cm in length) and bushy, and grow together on bark to form large clumps. Oak moss thallus is flat and strap-like. They are also highly branched, resembling the form of deer antlers. The colour of oak moss ranges from green to a greenish-white when dry, and dark olive-green to yellow-green when wet. The texture of the thalli are rough when dry and rubbery when wet. It is used extensively in modern perfumery. 

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A basic Recipe:

50% oak moss or more
wool/yarn ~ no mordant needed

Simmer moss for 3 hours.
Strain through Cloth.

Add wet wool to the dye pot.

Let it simmer for 1h, cool and leave overnight.

Rinse and dry.

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Lanada is a plush soft wool knit in a textured ripped look. It is wonderfully soft and sports an array of colours from misty greys to blacks, beige to chocolate.

Suitable for:

Baby and children's clothes, house & sport garments, knitwear, blazer and jackets, capes and ponchos, coats, jumpers, skirts, vests, winter garments, wrist and leg warmers and more - plaids, blankets, cold blocking heavy curtains

OFFCUTS - various sizes

Material:
82% organic wool, 18% organic cotton
Weight: 295g/sqm
yarn dyed
Brush and leave out in the night air, or cold handwash, dry flat
Produced in Italy

Please allow 7-10 working days for processing fabric orders, in case we don't have it in stock.

Please get in touch for different or bigger quantities!

ORGANIC COTTON FLEECE – BEIGE
100% Organic Cotton | Width: approx. 145 cm | Weight: 340 g/m²

Yes — it’s every bit as soft and fluffy as it looks. This beautifully thick and breathable cotton fleece in natural beige is brushed on both sides, making it ideal for winter layering, babywear, loungewear, or nightwear.

Made from GOTS-certified organic cotton, it’s a kind, plastic-free alternative to wool, and dyed at the fibre stage for even, lasting colour. The warm beige tone brings a timeless, natural feel to garments and soft furnishings.

Uses

Clothing & Accessories:
• Jumpers, cardigans, capes, and ponchos
• Skirts, jackets, coats, and dresses
• Shawls, leggings, hand warmers
• Children’s and baby clothing

Homeware & Crafts:
• Blankets and cushion covers
• Sleeping bags and hot water bottle covers
• Soft toys and seasonal decorations

In a Nutshell

• Material: 100% Organic Cotton Fleece
• Colour: Beige
• Width: approx. 145 cm
• Weight: 340 g/m²
• Fibre dyed for long-lasting colour
• GOTS Certified by Ecocert Greenlife 268009
• Produced in Italy
• Shrinkage: approx. 5–10%
• Please allow 7–10 days for fulfilment if not in stock

Care

To preserve softness and volume:
• Wash at 40°C on a gentle cycle
• Use organic or mild detergent
• Keep spin short
• Reshape and dry flat

Note: The brushed texture may compress slightly during washing — gentle care helps maintain its signature fluffiness.

This sewing thread is 100% organic cotton, a fine thread suitable for hand sewing and machine sewing on a paper bobbin.

There are 500m (546yrds) on each spool with the neutral colours also being available in 1000m length. 

In terms of matching a thread to a fabric, please get in touch, as the colour shown on the monitor can vary. 

Available in an array of over 30 colours!

100% Organic Cotton

500m

OAK BARK DYE (Quercus spp.)
Dye Colour: Golden Beige and Browns | Country of Collection: Poland

Oak Bark is a tannin-rich, natural dye source used for centuries to achieve warm, earthy tones on wool and silk. Thanks to its high tannin content, no mordant is strictly necessary, but will result in better colour fastness. Experimenting with iron and adding oak galls can deepen or modify your results. Lighter beige tones emerge with lower pH (around 5), and deeper browns develop under higher pH (around 8), though iron is a more stable solution for darker tones.

Colour Fastness: Good

Colour Outcomes by WOF Ratio

• 50–100% WOF Oak Bark
  Produces a range of golden beige to medium browns, with the flexibility to go darker by adjusting the pH or boosting tannins with oak galls.

Basic Recipe for Dyeing

Ingredients:

• 50–100% Oak Bark (by weight of fibre)
• Wool or Silk (mordant not strictly necessary due to high tannin content)

Instructions:

1. Soak the oak bark overnight in water.
2. Simmer the soaked bark for 2 hours, then strain through a cloth.
3. Add wool or silk to the dye bath.
4. Simmer gently for 1 hour.
5. Cool & Rest: Allow the fibre to soak in the dye bath overnight to deepen the colour.
6. Rinse & Dry: Rinse the dyed fibre in cool water and hang to dry.

Embrace the rich tradition of oak bark dye and bring timeless, organic hues to your fibre projects—perfect for both beginners and seasoned natural dyers.

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Dried Organic Walnut Shells
Rich Golden & Dark Browns for Dyeing | Wild-Harvested in Croatia

Walnut shells are a natural dye source, producing beautiful golden to deep brown hues. While fresh green husks yield the richest browns, dried shells provide an accessible and effective alternative—perfect for wool and silk dyeing.

Dyeing Tips:

• Mordanting: Tannins in walnut shells assist in dyeing, but a mordant can enhance colour depth.
• Soaking: Pre-soak the shells overnight for better colour extraction.
• Dyeing Methods: Can be used with or without a mordant—experiment to find your preferred shade.

Colour Fastness: Good – Excellent

Basic Walnut Shell Dye Recipe

(Adjust quantities as needed for different shades.)

Ingredients:

• 100% walnut shells by weight of fibre
• Wool (mordant optional)

Instructions:

1. Soak walnut shells overnight.
2. Simmer for 2 hours, then strain through cloth.
3. Add wool to the dye bath and simmer for 1 hour.
4. Let cool and leave in the dye bath overnight.
5. Rinse and dry.

A sustainable and traditional way to achieve rich, earthy browns in your fibre projects!

YETI

Yak & Mulberry Silk | Laceweight / Light Fingering | Undyed Natural Colours

Yeti is one of the most refined yarns in our collection — an exceptional blend of Tibetan yak down and mulberry silk.

Yak fibre is among the softest and warmest natural fibres available, offering insulation, breathability, and remarkable softness. Blended with mulberry silk, the yarn gains strength, gentle luminosity, and fluid drape.

Spun as a balanced 3-ply yarn, Yeti combines softness with durability and produces fabrics of remarkable lightness and warmth.

Undyed and presented in its natural shades, this yarn reveals the inherent beauty of yak and silk fibres. Each colour reflects the natural tones of the animals and fibres themselves.

Spun in Mongolia using yak fibre from Tibet and mulberry silk from China, Yeti represents the highest level of fibre craftsmanship.

In a nutshell

Fibre: 50% yak hair, 50% mulberry silk
Yarn type: 3-ply (Nm 14/3)
Weight: 4ply/Fingering weight
Length: 466 m per 100 g skein
Skein weight: 100 g
Recommended needle size: 2–3 mm

Origin:
• Yak fibre from Tibet
• Mulberry silk from China

Production: Spun in Mongolia 🇲🇳
Colour: Undyed natural shades

What it is ideal for

• Lace shawls and wraps
• Lightweight sweaters and garments
• Fine scarves and accessories
• Textile art and weaving
• Garments worn close to the skin

Character

Yak fibre provides exceptional softness, warmth, and breathability. Silk contributes strength, sheen, and fluidity.

The result is a yarn of remarkable refinement — light, soft, and deeply comfortable to wear.

Undyed natural shades create depth and subtle tonal richness.

Care

Hand wash gently in cool water
Use wool-safe detergent
Reshape whilst damp
Dry flat

Shade continuity

This yarn is undyed. Subtle variation between skeins is a natural and valued characteristic of the fibre.

Colourways

Undyed natural shades:

Snow White – Natural off-white
Champagne – Pale warm beige
Silver Light – Soft silver-grey
Silver – Cool silver grey
Earth – Warm grey-brown
Black – Deep charcoal black

Each shade reflects the natural fibre colour.

Pattern inspiration

Check out Criostal, designed by Ailbíona McLochlainn a delicate shawl pattern that highlights the beauty of Yeti in its simplicity.