Ériu DK Soft is the gentlest expression of our Irish wool yarn — soft, luminous, and deeply connected to place.
Made from Ériu's signature blend of Romney lambswool and Bluefaced Leicester wool, this yarn balances softness with durability. Romney provides strength and structure, whilst Bluefaced Leicester contributes smoothness, elasticity, and its characteristic gentle sheen.
The wool is sourced directly from Irish farms, including small flocks and a growing fair-trade network of farmers across Ireland. From fleece to finished yarn, Ériu reflects a commitment to regional fibre, traceability and textile heritage.
Softly spun and beautifully balanced, Ériu DK Soft creates garments with smooth stitch definition, gentle drape, and lasting resilience.
Each skein is offered either in its pure undyed form or naturally dyed at AppleOak FibreWorks using sustainable, traditional natural dye methods and organic indigo.
Fibre: Romney lambswool and Bluefaced Leicester wool
Weight: DK weight (Nm 3/7)
Length: 233 m per 100 g skein
Skein weight: 100 g
Recommended needle size: 4 mm
Gauge: approx. 22 stitches × 30 rows per 10 cm
Origin: Wool sourced and spun in Ireland 🇮🇪
Colour: Undyed or naturally dyed at AppleOak FibreWorks, Ireland 🇮🇪
• Sweaters and cardigans – outer garments
• Lightweight garments
• Naturally dyed knitwear
• Durable everyday knitwear
• Soft garments worn close to the skin
The Romney and Bluefaced Leicester blend creates a yarn that balances softness with durability. It has a gentle lustre, smooth stitch definition, and natural resilience.
The undyed yarn reveals the natural beauty of Irish wool, whilst indigo-dyed versions develop depth and quiet tonal variation.
Hand wash gently in cool water
Reshape whilst damp
Dry flat
Avoid prolonged direct sunlight when drying.
Each naturally dyed skein is dyed using traditional, sustainable 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.
This palette reflects the elemental simplicity of Irish wool and indigo.
| Colourway | Description | Natural dye source |
|---|---|---|
| Bán | Natural Cream White | Undyed |
| Gorm | Indigo Blue | Organic Indigo |
| Gorm Éadrom | Light Indigo Blue | Organic Indigo |
Subtle tonal variation is a natural characteristic of indigo dyeing.
This special collection explores the full palette of natural colour.
Using Ériu's signature Irish wool blend of Romney lambswool and Bluefaced Leicester, each skein is dyed individually at AppleOak FibreWorks using a wide range of traditional natural dye sources. Colours emerge through layered dyeing, over-dyeing, and careful handling in the dye vat, creating rich multicolour variation across the yarn.
These skeins carry movement, depth, and quiet unpredictability — tones shift along the length of the yarn, revealing themselves fully only when knitted.
The wool is sourced directly from Irish farms and spun in Ireland. Each skein is then naturally dyed in our studio using sustainable methods and a combination of homegrown and traditional natural dye materials.
No two skeins are fully identical.
This collection may include colours created using:
• Logwood
• Madder root
• Weld
• Buckthorn bark
• Sage and other plant dyes
• Oak galls
• Cochineal (insect-derived, not vegan)
These dyes may be used individually or in combination through layered dye processes.
Cochineal is a traditional natural dye derived from insects and is not vegan.
Fibre: Romney lambswool and Bluefaced Leicester wool
Weight: DK weight (Nm 3/7)
Length: 233 m per 100 g skein
Skein weight: 100 g
Recommended needle size: 4 mm
Gauge: approx. 22 stitches × 30 rows per 10 cm
Origin: Wool sourced and spun in Ireland 🇮🇪
Colour: Naturally dyed at AppleOak FibreWorks, Ireland 🇮🇪
• Sweaters and cardigans
• Shawls and scarves
• One-of-a-kind garments
• Naturally dyed knitwear
• Special projects with colour variation
The blend of Romney lambswool and Bluefaced Leicester creates a yarn that balances softness with durability and gentle lustre.
Multicolour natural dyeing creates depth, variation, and organic colour transitions that bring finished garments to life.
Each skein is unique.
Hand wash gently in cool water
Reshape whilst damp
Dry flat
Avoid prolonged direct sunlight when drying.
Each skein is dyed individually using traditional natural dye methods.
Variation between skeins is expected and is an essential part of the character of this special collection.
For larger projects, we strongly recommend alternating skeins throughout knitting.
Ériu is our Irish yarn — rooted in place, fibre and landscape.
Made from a carefully balanced blend of Romney lambswool and Bluefaced Leicester wool, Ériu brings together strength and gentle lustre. Romney provides durability and structure, whilst Bluefaced Leicester contributes smoothness, elasticity, and its characteristic sheen.
The wool is sourced directly from Irish farms, including small flocks and a growing fair-trade network of farmers across Ireland. From fleece to finished yarn, Ériu reflects a commitment to regional fibre, traceability and textile heritage.
Each skein is naturally dyed at AppleOak FibreWorks using traditional, sustainable natural dye methods and mostly homegrown dye materials. The Irish-grown and Irish-dyed fibre creates a yarn deeply connected to its origin.
Soft yet durable, Ériu is ideal for garments worn close to the skin and designed for lasting use.
Fibre: Romney lambswool and Bluefaced Leicester wool
Weight: Sport weight
Length: 150 m per 50 g skein
Skein weight: 50 g
Recommended needle size: 3.5 mm
Gauge: approx. 22 stitches × 30 rows per 10 cm
Origin: Wool sourced and spun in Ireland 🇮🇪
Colour: Naturally dyed at AppleOak FibreWorks, Ireland 🇮🇪
• Sweaters and cardigans - outer garments
• Lightweight garments
• Naturally dyed knitwear
• Durable everyday knitwear
The blend of Romney and Bluefaced Leicester creates a yarn that balances softness with strength. It has a gentle lustre, smooth stitch definition, and natural resilience.
Natural dye colours develop richness and subtle variation, giving each skein its own depth and quiet individuality.
Hand wash gently in cool water
Reshape whilst damp
Dry flat
Avoid prolonged direct sunlight when drying.
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.
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.
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