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.

ALPEN

Goat Hair & Wool | Heritage Carpet & Weaving Yarn

Alpen is a strong, heritage yarn designed for durability, structure and longevity.

Spun from a balanced blend of goat hair and wool, it offers exceptional strength and resilience whilst maintaining enough flexibility to work comfortably on the loom or in handcraft.

Traditionally used for carpets, bags, and structural textiles, this yarn reflects a long history of utilitarian fibre craft.

The goat hair contributes strength, abrasion resistance, and durability, whilst wool provides cohesion and flexibility.

Spun in Switzerland from carefully sourced fibres, Alpen is ideal for textile work requiring stability, structure, and endurance.

In a nutshell

Fibre: 50% goat hair, 50% pure wool
Yarn type: 2-ply (Nm 1.5/2)
Weight: Heavy / structural yarn
Length: approx. 75 m per 100 g
Form: approx. 250 g skein
Recommended needle size: approx. 5 mm

Origin:
• Goat hair from China
• Wool from England

Production: Spun in Switzerland 🇨🇭
Colour: Natural undyed tones

What it is ideal for

• Weaving
• Carpets and rugs
• Bags
• Wall hangings
• Structural textile work
• Durable textile applications

Character

Goat hair provides exceptional durability and resistance to wear. Wool contributes flexibility and cohesion.

The result is a yarn designed for strength, longevity, and traditional textile craft.

Care

Hand wash gently if required
Dry flat

This yarn is designed for durable textile use.

Shade continuity

This yarn is undyed. Natural variation between skeins reflects the fibre origin.

BUNÚS

100% Cotton | DK Weight | Spun in Italy

Bunús is a clear, dependable cotton yarn — smooth, balanced, and easy to work with.

Spun as a consistent 3-ply yarn, it offers strength, stability, and excellent stitch definition. Its smooth structure allows it to move comfortably on needles or hook, making it well suited to both beginners and experienced makers.

Cotton creates breathable, durable fabrics that wear well across seasons and uses. Its clarity of structure makes it especially suitable for garments, accessories, and textile learning.

The cotton is sourced from South America and spun in Italy, ensuring reliable quality and consistent performance.

Its balanced construction makes Bunús particularly suitable for schools, teaching environments, and foundational textile practice.

In a nutshell

Fibre: 100% cotton
Yarn type: 3-ply (Nm 5/3)
Weight: DK weight
Length: 167 m / 183 yd per 100 g skein
Skein weight: 100 g
Recommended needle size: 3–4 mm

Origin: Cotton from South America
Production: Spun in Italy 🇮🇹
Colour: Natural cotton

What it is ideal for

• Knitting
• Crochet
• Weaving
• Summer garments
• Household textiles
• Textile learning and education

Character

Bunús is smooth, stable, and easy to handle. Its balanced twist creates clear stitch definition and durable fabrics.

Cotton provides breathability, strength, and comfort.

Care

Machine washable (gentle cycle recommended)
Reshape whilst damp
Dry flat or line dry

Shade continuity

Natural cotton may show subtle variation in tone between skeins.

What is not to love about silk? Delicate, crinkled and transparent chiffon silk in natural white. Perfect for clothing, silk cloths, dancing costumes, painting, dyeing and nuno felting.

Our Chiffon silk is suitable for: 

Blouses & shirts, Dessous, scarves, summer clothing, bridal veils, Eurythmy dresses

In the home:

veils for baby cribs, silk painting, crafting, felting

prewashed

Cotton Warp Yarn for Weaving | 100% Cotton | 3 Sizes Available

Strong cotton warp yarn designed for reliable weaving.

This 100% cotton warp yarn is spun in Germany from American cotton and constructed specifically for use as warp on the loom. The tightly structured yarn provides strength and stability during weaving.

Available in three different thicknesses, the yarn can be used for a wide range of weaving projects — from strong textiles to lighter woven fabrics.

Supplied on 250g cones, the yarn feeds smoothly and consistently when warping and weaving.

The cotton fibre also makes this yarn suitable for traditional natural dyeing, producing beautiful results with natural dyes.

Available Sizes

Suggested Warp Sett (EPI)

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

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

Yarn Specifications

Suitable For

• hand weaving
• rigid heddle looms
• floor looms
• textile art and fibre crafts
• natural dye projects

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.

ITALIAN WOOL WALK – KNITTED, WALKED & WONDERFULLY WARM

100 % Wool | Width: 130–150 cm (51–59 in) | Weight: 372g/sqm

This gorgeous Italian wool walk—also known as boiled wool or felted knit—is perfect for garments and soft furnishings in the cooler seasons. The fabric is first knitted, then walked (a traditional felting technique), giving it warmth, bounce, and structure without stiffness.

While slightly firmer than our softest felted fabrics, it remains gentle against the skin, breathable, and incredibly versatile. Like all our wool textiles, it is made with 100 % mulesing-free wool, dyed and finished in Italy.

✂️ Why we love it

• 100 % wool – warm, insulating, breathable
• Edges do not fray – no seaming required
• Made in Italy from mulesing-free wool
• Ideal for sewing, cutting, or shaping directly
• Available in 27 beautiful colours

🧶 Perfect for

• Coats, jackets, vests, jumpers, capes
• Skirts, dresses, cardigans
• Shawls, ponchos, hand warmers, leg warmers
• Baby wear, sleeping bags, hot water bottle covers
• Cushions, blankets, felt crafts & accessories

Even the smallest offcuts are useful for decorative or crafting purposes!

📏 In a nutshell

• Material: 100 % mulesing-free wool
• Width: 130–150 cm / 51–59 in
• Weight: 372g/m²
• Weave: Knitted then felted (boiled wool)
• Origin: Made in Italy
• Cut length: Multiple metres sent as one continuous piece
• Care: Brush or air out; hand wash cool with organic wool soap if needed

⚠️ Note

Please allow 7–10 days for dispatch if we need to produce or source additional stock (we will contact you if applicable).

What is not to love about silk? Delicate and transparent habotai silk in natural white. Perfect for clothing, silk cloths, dancing costumes, painting, dyeing and nuno felting.

Our Habotai silk is suitable for: 

Blouses & shirts, Dessous, scarves, summer clothing, bridal veils, Eurythmy dresses

In the home:

veils for  baby cribs, silk painting, crafting, felting

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.

Natural Cotton neither dyed nor bleached

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 (1094yrds) 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

1000m

Natural Colour (not bleached or dyed)

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

PAMIR

Merino Wool & Cashmere | Fingering Weight | Undyed Natural Cream

Pamir is a refined and elegant yarn, combining the softness of merino wool with the luxury of cashmere.

Spun as a balanced 4-ply yarn, it offers gentle elasticity, softness, and excellent stitch definition. The merino provides strength and structure, whilst cashmere contributes warmth and a quiet, luxurious softness.

Undyed and presented in its natural cream shade, Pamir reveals the inherent beauty of the fibres themselves. The result is a yarn that feels light, breathable, and exceptionally comfortable against the skin.

Spun in Mongolia from carefully sourced merino wool and cashmere, Pamir reflects a tradition of fine fibre production and craftsmanship.

In a nutshell

Fibre: 80% merino wool, 20% cashmere
Yarn type: 4-ply (Nm 16/4)
Weight: Fingering weight
Length: approx. 400 m per 100 g skein
Skein weight: 100 g
Recommended needle size: 3 mm

Origin:
• Merino wool from South America
• Cashmere from Mongolia

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

What it is ideal for

• Baby garments
• Fine sweaters and cardigans
• Shawls and scarves
• Lightweight accessories
• Garments worn close to the skin

Character

The blend of merino and cashmere creates a yarn that is both soft and resilient. Its balanced structure provides smooth stitch definition, whilst cashmere adds warmth and softness.

The undyed natural cream tone reflects the fibres in their purest form.

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 may occur and reflects the natural fibre colour.

Colourway

Natural Cream – Undyed

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.

*Cochineal is an insect-derived natural dye and is not vegan.

TIBET

Merino Wool, Yak & Silk | Light Fingering Weight | Undyed Natural Colours

Tibet is a beautifully balanced yarn that combines softness, warmth and gentle luminosity.

Made from a thoughtful blend of merino wool, yak down, and mulberry silk, this yarn offers elasticity, breathability and a refined softness ideal for garments worn close to the skin. Merino wool provides resilience and elasticity, yak contributes natural warmth and depth, whilst silk adds subtle sheen and fluidity.

Spun as a balanced 3-ply yarn, Tibet offers strength and durability alongside softness and drape.

Undyed and presented in natural shades, this yarn reveals the inherent beauty of the fibres themselves. The natural grey tone arises from yak fibre, whilst the lighter shade reflects the natural merino and silk blend.

Spun in Mongolia using carefully sourced fibres, Tibet reflects a tradition of fine fibre craftsmanship.

In a nutshell

Fibre: 60% merino wool, 20% yak hair, 20% mulberry silk
Yarn type: 3-ply (Nm 11/3)
Weight: Light fingering / sport weight
Length: approx. 366 m per 100 g skein
Skein weight: 100 g
Recommended needle size: 3 mm - 4mm

Origin:
• Merino wool from South America
• Yak hair from Tibet
• Mulberry silk from China

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

What it is ideal for

• Sweaters and cardigans
• Shawls and scarves
• Baby garments
• Lightweight garments
• Naturally coloured knitwear
• Weaving projects

Character

The blend of merino, yak, and silk creates a yarn that balances warmth, softness, and durability.

Yak fibre contributes warmth and natural grey tones, whilst silk adds gentle sheen and drape. Merino provides elasticity and structure.

The result is a yarn with depth, softness, and quiet elegance.

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 may occur and reflects the natural fibre colour.

Colourways

Natural White – Undyed
Natural Grey – Undyed