SÍODA Mulberry Silk & Merino Wool Naturally Dyed
SÍODA
Mulberry Silk & Merino Wool | Fingering Weight | Naturally Dyed
Síoda is one of the most luminous yarns in our range — combining softness, drape and the unmistakable sheen of silk.
Made from a balanced blend of mulberry silk and merino wool, this yarn offers strength, breathability, and exceptional comfort against the skin. The silk contributes its characteristic sheen and fluid drape, whilst merino wool provides elasticity, structure and warmth.
Soft and elegant, Síoda moves effortlessly on the needles and creates garments with gentle drape and quiet luxury.
The merino wool is sourced and processed in Peru. Mulberry silk from China is blended and spun with the wool in Peru to create the finished yarn. Each skein is then naturally dyed at AppleOak FibreWorks using traditional, sustainable natural dye methods and organic dye materials.
Natural dye colours develop beautifully on this fibre blend, creating rich tones with depth and subtle variation.
In a nutshell
Fibre: 50% mulberry silk, 50% merino wool
Weight: Fingering weight (4-ply)
Length: 440 m per 100 g skein
Skein weight: 100 g
Recommended needle size: 2–3 mm
Origin:
• Merino wool from Peru 🇵🇪
• Mulberry silk from China
Production: Spun in Peru 🇵🇪
Colour: Naturally dyed at AppleOak FibreWorks, Ireland 🇮🇪
What it is ideal for
• Fine sweaters and cardigans
• Shawls and scarves
• Lightweight garments
• Naturally dyed knitwear
• Garments worn close to the skin
Character
The combination of mulberry silk and merino wool creates a yarn with gentle sheen, softness, and strength.
Silk reflects light beautifully, whilst merino wool provides elasticity and resilience. Natural dye colours develop depth and complexity across the fibre blend.
Care
Hand wash gently in cool water
Reshape whilst damp
Dry flat
Avoid prolonged direct sunlight when drying.
Shade continuity
Each skein is dyed using traditional natural dye methods. Subtle variation between skeins is a natural and valued characteristic of natural dyeing.
For larger projects, we recommend alternating skeins during knitting.
Colourways
Each colourway is naturally dyed at AppleOak FibreWorks using traditional natural dye sources.
| Colourway | Description | Natural dye source |
|---|---|---|
| Bán | Natural White | Undyed |
| Gall Darach | Oak Gall Beige | Oak galls |
| Sionnach | Fox Orange | Madder |
| Solas na Gréine | Sunshine Orange | Madder & Buckthorn |
| Buí | Yellow | Buckthorn (colour deepens with time) |
| Coinneach | Moss Green | Sage |
| Gleann | Glen Green | Weld & Indigo |
| Foraoise | Forest Green | Weld & Indigo |
| Gorm | Indigo Blue | Organic Indigo |
| Criostail | Crystal Purple | Cochineal (*insect-derived, not vegan) |
| Corcra | Purple | Cochineal & Indigo (*insect-derived, not vegan) |
| Bándearg | Pink | Cochineal (*insect-derived, not vegan) |
| Mónóg | Cranberry Red | Cochineal (*insect-derived, not vegan) |
*Cochineal is an insect-derived natural dye and is not vegan.
STOCKHOLM 100% Wool | Naturally Dyed
STOCKHOLM
100% Wool | Bulky Weight | Naturally Dyed
Stockholm is a beautifully simple and satisfying yarn — soft, generous, and designed for knitting that progresses quickly.
Its softly spun single-ply structure creates visible, well-defined stitches and allows garments to grow rapidly on the needles. It is especially well suited for sweaters, accessories, and projects that benefit from warmth and structure.
Soft and easy to handle, Stockholm is ideal for beginners as well as experienced knitters seeking quick, rewarding projects. Its structure also makes it especially suitable for felting.
The wool is sourced from mulesing-free farms in Peru and spun entirely in Peru, ensuring continuity from fibre to finished yarn. Each skein is then naturally dyed at AppleOak FibreWorks using traditional, sustainable natural dye methods and organic dye materials.
Stockholm takes up natural colour beautifully, producing rich, saturated tones with subtle variation.
Pattern designs by Ailbíona McLochlainn
In a nutshell
Fibre: 100% pure new wool
Yarn type: single ply (Nm 1/1)
Weight: Bulky weight
Length: 100 m per 100 g skein
Skein weight: 100 g
Recommended needle size: approx. 6-8 mm
Origin: Wool sourced from Peru 🇵🇪
Production: Spun in Peru 🇵🇪
Colour: Naturally dyed at AppleOak FibreWorks, Ireland 🇮🇪
Suitable for felting.
What it is ideal for
• Sweaters and cardigans
• Hats and scarves
• Quick knitting projects
• Beginner knitters
• Children's garments
• Felting projects
Character
Stockholm is softly spun and full-bodied, creating clear stitch definition and warm, durable garments.
Its single-ply structure provides softness and cohesion whilst maintaining strength. Natural dye colours develop depth and subtle variation across the yarn.
Care
Hand wash gently in cool water
Reshape whilst damp
Dry flat
Avoid prolonged direct sunlight when drying.
Shade continuity
Each skein is dyed using traditional natural dye methods. Subtle variation between skeins is a natural and valued characteristic of natural dyeing.
For larger projects, we recommend alternating skeins during knitting.
Colourways
Each colourway is naturally dyed at AppleOak FibreWorks using traditional natural dye sources.
| Colourway | Description | Natural dye source |
|---|---|---|
| Bán | Natural White | Undyed |
| Gall Darach | Oak Gall Beige | Oak galls |
| Sionnach | Fox Orange | Madder |
| Solas na Gréine | Sunshine Orange | Madder & Buckthorn |
| Buí | Yellow | Buckthorn (colour deepens with time) |
| Coinneach | Moss Green | Sage |
| Gleann | Glen Green | Weld & Indigo |
| Foraoise | Forest Green | Weld & Indigo |
| Gorm | Indigo Blue | Organic Indigo |
| Criostail | Crystal Purple | Cochineal (*insect-derived, not vegan) |
| Corcra | Purple | Cochineal & Indigo (*insect-derived, not vegan) |
| Bándearg | Pink | Cochineal (*insect-derived, not vegan) |
| Mónóg | Cranberry Red | Cochineal (*insect-derived, not vegan) |
*Cochineal is an insect-derived natural dye and is not vegan.
TURIN Wool, Mulberry Silk & Ramie | Naturally Dyed
TURIN
Wool, Mulberry Silk & Ramie | Fingering Weight | Naturally Dyed
Turin is one of the most versatile yarns in our collection — combining softness, strength, and luminosity in a beautifully balanced fibre blend.
Made from wool, mulberry silk, and ramie (processed nettle fibre), this yarn offers the softness and elasticity of wool, the sheen and fluidity of silk, and the strength and durability of ramie — a traditional plant fibre related to nettle.
This balanced combination makes Turin especially well suited to garments requiring durability and resilience, including socks, sweaters, and garments worn regularly.
Soft yet strong, Turin knits smoothly and creates fabrics with gentle sheen and excellent longevity.
The wool is sourced from South America. Ramie and mulberry silk from China are blended and spun with the wool in Czechia. Each skein is then naturally dyed at AppleOak FibreWorks using traditional, sustainable natural dye methods and organic dye materials.
Turin takes up natural colour beautifully, producing rich, saturated tones with subtle tonal variation.
In a nutshell
Fibre: 60% wool, 20% mulberry silk, 20% ramie
Weight: Fingering weight (4-ply)
Length: 425 m per 100 g skein
Skein weight: 100 g
Recommended needle size: 3 mm
Origin:
• Wool from South America
• Mulberry silk from China
• Ramie fibre from China
Production: Spun in Czechia 🇨🇿
Colour: Naturally dyed at AppleOak FibreWorks, Ireland 🇮🇪
What it is ideal for
• Socks
• Sweaters and cardigans
• Shawls and scarves
• Naturally dyed knitwear
• Durable everyday garments
Character
The combination of wool, silk, and ramie creates a yarn that balances softness with durability.
Silk adds gentle sheen and fluid drape, whilst ramie contributes strength and longevity. Natural dye colours develop depth and subtle variation across the blended fibres.
Care
Hand wash gently in cool water
Reshape whilst damp
Dry flat
Avoid prolonged direct sunlight when drying.
Shade continuity
Each skein is dyed using traditional natural dye methods. Subtle variation between skeins is a natural and valued characteristic of natural dyeing.
For larger projects, we recommend alternating skeins during knitting.
Colourways
Each colourway is naturally dyed at AppleOak FibreWorks using traditional natural dye sources.
| Colourway | Description | Natural dye source |
|---|---|---|
| Bán | Natural White | Undyed |
| Gall Darach | Oak Gall Beige | Oak galls |
| Sionnach | Fox Orange | Madder |
| Solas na Gréine | Sunshine Orange | Madder & Buckthorn |
| Buí | Yellow | Buckthorn (colour deepens with time) |
| Coinneach | Moss Green | Sage |
| Gleann | Glen Green | Weld & Indigo |
| Foraoise | Forest Green | Weld & Indigo |
| Gorm | Indigo Blue | Organic Indigo |
| Criostail | Crystal Purple | Cochineal (*insect-derived, not vegan) |
| Corcra | Purple | Cochineal & Indigo (*insect-derived, not vegan) |
| Bándearg | Pink | Cochineal (*insect-derived, not vegan) |
| Mónóg | Cranberry Red | Cochineal (*insect-derived, not vegan) |
*Cochineal is an insect-derived natural dye and is not vegan.
Wool & Cotton Sock
CHIARA LONG
Undyed
CHIARA LONG WOOL SOCKS (UNDYED, KNEE-HIGH)
Body: 90 % undyed sheep wool · 10 % unbleached organic cotton
Cuff: Same blend with a single hair-thin elastic filament (<1 %, cuff only)
Sizes: EU 36–46 ~ see chart for US/UK conversions
Chiara Long is our lightest wool sock in a classic knee-high fit — soft, breathable and naturally insulating. Made from undyed wool blended with a little organic cotton for comfort, these socks offer year-round warmth without bulk.
The only synthetic present is a single hair-thin elastic filament in the cuff, making up <1% of the total fibre content.
Available in three natural fleece shades - no dyes, no bleach, just wool as nature intended.
🌿 Natural Undyed Colour Options
| Colour | Description |
|---|---|
| Ecru White | Soft, creamy, bright fleece white |
| Natural Grey | Subtle heathered grey from natural sheep tones |
| Natural Brown | Deep, earthy and warm |
Each shade varies slightly between batches, part of the beauty of undyed wool.
✨ Why They’re Special
• Knee-high fit — warm, soft and non-bulky
• 90% undyed wool · 10% unbleached organic cotton
• Plastic-free next to the skin (elastic <1% in cuff only)
• Naturally antibacterial, breathable & odour-resistant
• No bleach, dye or chemical processing
• Vegan-free? No — contains wool, but biodegradable
• Made in small European batches
• Sizes EU 36–46
🧼 Care — For a Long, Woolly Life
• Hand wash or wool cycle (30 °C) with pH-neutral wool detergent
• No bleach, tumble drying, ironing or dry cleaning
• Lay flat or line dry in the shade
• Rotate pairs to let fibres rest between wears
• Keep shoe interiors smooth and nails neatly trimmed
• Store with cedar or lavender to deter moths
📏 In a Nutshell
• Fibre: 90% undyed wool, 10% unbleached organic cotton
• Elastic: <1% in cuff only; does not touch skin
• Fit: Knee-high long socks
• Colour: Ecru White, Natural Grey, Natural Brown
• Sizes: EU 36–46
• Made in Europe
• Plastic-free & biodegradable
Wool and Cotton Socks
CHIARA
Undyed
CHIARA: UNDYEED WOOL SOCKS (STANDARD LENGTH)
Body: 90 % undyed sheep wool · 10 % unbleached organic cotton
Cuff: Same blend with a single hair-thin elastic filament (<1 %, cuff only)
Sizes: EU 35–47 ~ see chart for US/UK conversions
Chiara is our lightest and softest everyday wool sock, made for year-round comfort. Naturally breathable and insulating, these socks help keep feet warm in winter and cool in summer.
No dyes, no bleach - just pure wool in its natural shades, blended with a little organic cotton for gentle comfort.
The only synthetic used is a hair-thin elastic filament in the cuff. It makes up <1% of the fibre content.
🌿 Natural Comfort in Every Thread
| Fibre | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Undyed Sheep Wool | Breathable warmth, odour resistance, moisture balance |
| Organic Cotton (undyed) | Added softness and structure |
🎨 Undyed Natural Colours
| Colour | Description |
|---|---|
| Ecru White | Creamy, soft fleece white |
| Natural Grey | Subtle heathered tone from native wool |
| Natural Brown | Warm, earthy fleece brown |
Shade variation is natural and varies by batch.
✨ Why They’re Special
• Lightweight, breathable wool socks for all seasons
• 90% undyed wool · 10% unbleached organic cotton
• Elastic only in the cuff (<1%)
• Naturally odour-resistant, antibacterial & moisture-balancing
• Plastic-free and biodegradable (remove elastic before composting)
• Made in Europe in small batches
• Sizes EU 35–47
🧼 Care — For a Long, Woolly Life
WASH
• Hand wash or 30 °C wool cycle with pH-neutral wool soap
• Avoid bleach, softeners, vinegar, bicarb, enzymes
DRY
• Lay flat or hang to dry in the shade
• No tumble drying, ironing or dry cleaning
CARE TIPS
• Rotate wears every 2–3 days
• Keep footwear interiors smooth
• Trim nails to prevent snags
• Store with cedar or lavender to deter moths
📏 In a Nutshell
• Fibre: 90% undyed wool, 10% organic cotton
• Elastic: <1% in cuff only
• Fit: Standard length
• Colours: Ecru White, Natural Grey, Natural Brown
• Sizes: EU 35–47
• Packaging: Plastic-free & compostable
• Made in Europe
The best. Just wish the color was a little darker