ITALIAN WOOL WALK – KNITTED, WALKED & WONDERFULLY WARM

100 % Wool | Width: 130–150 cm (51–59 in) | Weight: 400g/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: 400 g/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).

ITALIAN WOOL WALK – KNITTED, WALKED & WONDERFULLY WARM

100 % Wool | Width: 130–150 cm (51–59 in) | Weight: 430g/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: 430 g/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).

ITALIAN WOOL WALK – KNITTED, WALKED & WONDERFULLY WARM

100 % Wool | Width: 130–150 cm (51–59 in) | Weight: 400g/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: 400 g/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).

ITALIAN WOOL WALK – KNITTED, WALKED & WONDERFULLY WARM

100 % Wool | Width: 130–150 cm (51–59 in) | Weight: 350g/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: 350 g/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).

ITALIAN WOOL WALK – KNITTED, WALKED & WONDERFULLY WARM

100 % Wool | Width: 130–150 cm (51–59 in) | Weight: 455g/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: 455 g/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).

EUROPEAN MERINO WOOL ~ Small farm production, Europe only productions, dyed to high oekotext standards in Switzerland.

This European Merino Wool 27 micron wool roving is available in 60 trendy colours including 10 trendy mixed colours.This wool is dyed with synthetic dye from Switzerland according to the standards of Oeko-Tex 100 and EU Ecolabel for textile products.

Responsibly Produced

This soft wool is produced in Europe, closer to home than your regular merino wool! The wool is produced on small farms in Europe and is mulesing free. 

Perfect for Felting, Spinning and Knitting

This European Merino Wool roving is a soft, voluminous and affordable all-round wool. It is great for wet felting as well as for needle felting, spinning and of course for XXL chunky knitting. All fibers align in the same direction and the roving has a regular thickness, making it an easy wool to knit with.

How long is this roving?

Wool is usually sold per weight. But sometimes you want to know how long the wool roving is. We have calculated the roving length of the different packages below:

• 50 grams = approx. 2 meters
• 250 grams = about 10 meters
• 1 kilo = about 40 meters
• Bump of 4.5 kilos = approx. 180 meters

Please note that this is an approximation. The length can vary per type of wool, per colour or per production. And the harder you pull, the longer the roving becomes.

Would you want to make sure you get the wool roving in one piece?

We try our best to deliver the roving in one piece. But please count in that even when we try our best we don’t always succeed. Sometimes we have no choice but to deliver the desired quantity in two or more pieces.

All you need for January & February is in this bundle!

What’s inside:
• Linen White (Liona) – 0.5m
• Linen Grey (Liolina) – 0.5m
• Cotton (Organic Bubble, double-layered) – 0.5m
• Silk (Habotai) – 0.5m
• Wool Yarn (Stockholm) – 1kg
• Soda Ash – 100g

🌿 Please note: This bundle is optional for the One-Year Professional Natural Dyeing Course. You can use your own fabrics and yarns if preferred.

PERSICARIA TINCTORIA SEEDS

(Persicaria tinctoria / Japanese Indigo)
Dye Colour: Blue (Indigo) | Produced in Ireland

Persicaria tinctoria, commonly known as Japanese Indigo, is a fast-growing annual prized by natural dyers for its high indigo content and reliability in temperate climates. Its vibrant green leaves are the source of rich blue indigo pigment, suitable for fresh-leaf dyeing, pigment extraction, and traditional Sukumo vats.

A cornerstone plant for natural dye gardens, Persicaria produces clear, vibrant blues when grown well and harvested at the right moment. It is very frost sensitive and should be protected with horticultural fleece if late frosts occur after planting out.

Dye Fastness: Excellent (with proper indigo processes)

🌱 Basic Growing Information

• Sowing period:
  Indoor sowing mid-March to mid-April
  Direct sow outdoors from mid-May, once frost risk has passed

• Germination time: 7–14 days

• Height: 60–90 cm (24–36 in)

• Preferred location:
  Full sun to light shade; fertile, consistently moist but well-drained soil

• Climate note:
  Frost and wind sensitive — sheltered planting improves growth and pigment yield

✂️ Harvesting Persicaria tinctoria

Harvest leaves when plants reach 40–50 cm, up to 2–4 times during the growing season, allowing fresh regrowth between cuts. For fresh-leaf dyeing or pigment extraction, leaves should be processed as soon as possible after harvesting to retain colour strength.

🌼 Variety & Trial Notes

This is a white-flowered variety that produced the highest pigment yield in our 2024 Persicaria variety trials, which compared seven different types grown in Ireland. It was also the earliest flowering variety, making it particularly suitable for outdoor seed saving in Ireland in most years.

(See the final product image for trial results — this variety is shown as Sample No. 5.)

📦 Additional Details

• Open-pollinated & organically grown in Ireland

• Germination rate: 85%

• Irish seed licence: IE010713

• Approx. 25 seeds per packet

Please note: Seeds and plants can only be shipped within Europe.

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Warm wishes,
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Founder, AppleOak FibreWorks & Natural Dyers & Growers Academy

Everything you need for Month 6 – The Blues of the 1-Year Professional Natural Dyeing Course. From fermentation vats to chemical vats, all ingredients and fabrics arrive pre-measured and classroom-ready.

What’s inside:

• Indigo (natural) – 150g
• Iron (Ferrous Sulphate) – 100g
• Lime (Calcium Hydroxide) – 250g
• Fruit Sugar (Fructose) – 125g
• Rhubarb Root, ground – 100g
• Madder, ground – 100g (for purple shifts)
• Wheat Bran – 100g (for fermentation vats)
• Soda Ash – 500g (pH & scouring)
• Hydros (Sodium Dithionite) – 50g optional
• Linen White “Liona” – 0.5m
• Linen Grey “Liolina” – 0.5m
• Organic Cotton Bubble Gauze (2-layer) – 0.5m
• Silk Habotai – 0.5m
• Wool Yarn “Stockholm” – 400g

If you prefer a fully natural bundle, leave a note at checkout and we’ll omit the hydros.

🌿 Please note: This bundle is optional for the One-Year Professional Natural Dyeing Course. You can use your own materials if preferred.

Storage & Safety:
Store powders dry, cool, and sealed. Handle indigo, iron, lime, and hydros with gloves and a mask.

Kalinka ~ single printed pattern** 

Inspired by berries and the tale of three sisters, Kalinka is a cozy deep-winter pullover with contrast trim. Worked seamlessly from the top down with simple raglan construction, the design is easy and quick to complete - so that whether an experienced or a novice sweater knitter, one might make it straight away, to wear all through the cold season. 
Written & designed by Ailbíona  McLochlainn 

MATERIALS & INFO

Yarn 
Apple Oak Fibre Works Stockholm suitable for chunky yarns (100m [109y]  /  100g [3.5oz])
5 (6, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8)  skeins colour  A 
1 skein colour  B

Gauge
13 sts x 17 rounds  = 10cm x 10cm (4” x 4”) in stockinette 

Needles
Circular needle, 8mm (US 11) in diameter or as needed to meet gauge

Notions
tapestry needle; stitch markers; scrap yarn 

Sizing  &  Fit
refer to garment measurements and select size with desired amount of ease

Special  Techniques
provisional cast-on, i-cord 

Pattern Support
For help with techniques mentioned in this pattern, visit:

Ravelry: Designs by Ailbíona McLochlainn

**a download link is available on the paper pattern.  For an electronic version only, please see Ravelry: Designs by Ailbíona McLochlainn

Kapok Fibre — Seed Pod Fibre (Plant-Based Stuffing)

Source: Kapok tree (Ceiba pentandra)

Kapok is a naturally moisture-resistant, quick-drying, resilient and buoyant fibre collected from the seed pods of the kapok tree. The floss is exceptionally lightweight (around one-eighth the weight of cotton) and inelastic/brittle, which makes it unsuitable for spinning, but perfect as a vegan, plant-based filling.

How it’s gathered

Pods are harvested (cut from the tree or collected after they fall), opened, and the seed and fibre are separated by hand. The fibre is then loosened and ready to use.

Uses

Stuffing & Filling:
• Cushions & pillows • Soft toys & dolls • Upholstery & seat pads • Meditation cushions • Draft excluders • Quilted projects & decor

Vegan alternative:
Ideal for anyone who prefers a plant-based filling or reacts to sheep’s wool.

Fill Guide (approx.)

• 16×16″ (40×40 cm) pillow:
  • Light/lofty: ~550 g
  • Firm/solid: ~1100 g

Working Tips

• Fluff/tease before use for even loft.

• Fill in layers, compressing gently as you go.

• Use a funnel or wide-neck opening for small items.

• Can be blended with other natural fillings to adjust feel (keep blends vegan if desired).

In a Nutshell

• Material: 100% kapok seed-pod fibre (plant-based)

• Properties: Moisture-resistant, quick-drying, resilient, buoyant, ultra-light

• Spin/Felt: Not suitable for spinning or felting (inelastic floss)

• Best for: Stuffing cushions, dolls, toys, upholstery & more

Care

• Keep filling inside a removable inner for easy maintenance.

• Air and fluff regularly.

• Spot clean where possible; if washing an encased item, ensure thorough drying.

• Store dry and away from sparks/heat sources.

A beautiful wooden Knitting fork, also known as Lucet, ideal for small hands. Made out of one piece of sustainably harvested beech wood, this Lucet it is sturdy and thick. My children tried it and are delighted with it. It isn't flimsy and the opening is big enough for a chunky cord.

Made out of beech wood
Length 20cm

Instructions included

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A Knitting For Kit is also available here: 

KNITTING FORK KIT – AppleOak FibreWorks

How to use a knitting fork:

1. Put the end of the yarn through the hole, keep hold of it with your thumb.

2. Put 2 'eights' around the two tines of your fork, one 8 on top of the other.

3. Now lift the lower '8' and put it over the '8' on top, one tine at a time, pull gently on the yarn end.

4. Put another '8' around the tines of the fork and repeat step 3.

Repeat step 3 and 4 until you have the desired length.

Made for children's hands, these wooden needles are shorter and have a great grip. 

(Needles only, yarn is not included)

In a nutshell:

Beechwood Needles
21cm long (no red cap)

25cm long (with red cap)

Our Stockholm range is perfect for children using the 6mm needles.

Lac Dye - A Beautiful Violet to Red to Brown Colour

Lac dye is a rich and versatile natural dye, known for its use in the iconic Tibetan Monks’ tunic. Unlike the vivid brightness of cochineal red, Lac produces a more mature, wine-like red tone that evolves from violet to red, and then into a warm brown.

What is Lac?
Lac is a resinous secretion produced by several species of lac insects, with the most commonly cultivated species being Kerria lacca. The cultivation process starts when a farmer attaches a brood lac stick, containing eggs ready to hatch, to a tree. As the insects hatch, they colonise the branches of the host trees and secrete the resin that forms the pigment. The branches are then harvested and processed into stick lac, which is crushed and sieved to remove impurities. The resulting product, seed lac, is further refined to produce shellac.

Colour fastness:
Good to excellent, ensuring lasting and vibrant hues.

Basic Recipe for Dyeing with Lac:

• 3-5% Lac (based on the weight of your material)
• Wool (no mordant required)
• 10-15% Alum (if using more than 5% Lac, or if preferred)

Instructions:

1. Dissolve the Lac in warm water and add it to your dye pot.
2. Immerse the wool (pre-wetted) into the dye bath, bringing it to a gentle simmer.
3. Allow the dye bath to simmer for one hour, ensuring the pigment thoroughly saturates the wool.
4. After an hour, turn off the heat and leave the wool to steep in the dye bath overnight.
5. Rinse the wool thoroughly and allow it to air dry.

One dye bath can be used to dye multiple skeins of yarn, making this an economical and efficient option for larger projects.

Additional Tip:
For enhanced colour depth, I would recommend a 20-minute vinegar soak after rinsing. This additional step enriches the dyed fibres and ensures a more vibrant finish.

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LANA CREAM – Medium-Weight Merino Wool Jersey (Cream White)

Origin: Italy | Width: approx. 140 cm | Weight: 215 g/m² | 100% mulesing-free merino wool

Orders of several lengths will always be cut continuously, unless instructed otherwise.

This beautifully soft cream-white merino jersey is as timeless as it is versatile. Lightly brushed, smooth and fine to the touch, LANA CREAM brings together warmth, breathability and effortless elegance. It’s ideal for soft layering, gentle drape and garments that feel light but still offer natural insulation.

The Fabric

Knitted in Italy from 100% mulesing-free merino wool, this medium-weight jersey has a supple, fluid hand and a natural elasticity that makes it a joy to wear and sew. The cream-white shade adds a soft, luminous tone to any wardrobe or project — a true classic for refined everyday pieces.

Merino’s natural temperature regulation keeps you warm in winter and cool in summer, while its self-cleaning properties mean less washing and longer life for your garments.

Uses

Clothing:
• Dresses, tunics, and skirts
• Pullovers, tops, and twinsets
• Cardigans, jackets, and vests

Accessories:
• Shawls, scarves, hats, wrist warmers, and baby wear

Its light drape and breathable warmth make it perfect for all-year comfort.

In a Nutshell

• Material: 100% Merino Wool (mulesing-free, single jersey)
• Colour: Cream white
• Width: approx. 140 cm
• Weight: 215 g/m²
• Made in: Italy
• Cutting: Continuous length for multi-unit orders unless instructed otherwise

Sewing Notes

Merino jersey has a natural stretch and fine knit structure. To avoid twisting seams, align pattern pieces with the knit direction (not the selvedge). Cut single layer if necessary, and use a ballpoint or jersey needle with a light stretch stitch. Finish raw edges neatly or leave them raw for a minimalist, felted edge.

Care

Merino wool thrives with gentle care. Air overnight to refresh between wears — frequent washing isn’t needed. If required, hand wash cold or use a 30 °C wool cycle with mild detergent.
Do not wring; reshape while damp and dry flat.
Avoid tumble drying, bleach or high heat — a light steam is enough to restore shape and softness.

LANA NERO – Medium-Weight Merino Wool Jersey (Black)

Origin: Italy | Width: approx. 140 cm | Weight: 230 g/m² | 100% mulesing-free merino wool

Orders of several lengths will always be cut continuously, unless instructed otherwise.

This is the essential black wool jersey — a dense, single-knit fabric with the quiet lustre and easy drape of fine merino. Soft on the skin yet reassuringly substantial, LANA NERO is warm, breathable and effortlessly elegant. It dresses up for the office, layers beautifully at the weekend, and brings that just-right comfort you want from knitwear.

The Fabric

Knitted in Italy from 100% mulesing-free merino wool, this medium-weight jersey balances structure with softness. Merino regulates temperature naturally, breathes well and refreshes with a simple airing, so it needs washing far less often than cotton. The surface is smooth, the hand supple, and the black dye is deep and even — a true wardrobe and studio staple.

Uses

Clothing:
• Dresses, skirts, shirts and tunics
• Pullovers, twinsets and tops
• Jackets, cardigans and vests

Accessories:
• Scarves, shawls and wraps
• Wrist warmers, hats and beanies

Its balance of body and drape makes it as suitable for everyday pieces as for simple occasion wear.

In a Nutshell

• Material: 100% Merino Wool (mulesing-free, single jersey)
• Colour: Black
• Width: approx. 140 cm
• Weight: 230 g/m²
• Made in: Italy
• Cutting: Continuous length for multi-unit orders unless instructed otherwise

Sewing Notes

Wool jerseys can show a slight diagonal knit run from production. To prevent twisting side seams, align pattern pieces with the knit direction rather than the selvedge. For best results, cut large pieces single layer instead of on the fold. Use a ballpoint or jersey needle and a gentle stretch or zigzag stitch to maintain flexibility.

Care

Merino loves fresh air — brush lightly and air overnight between wears. If washing is needed, hand wash cold (or delicate 30 °C wool cycle) with a mild wool detergent. Do not wring; reshape and dry flat.
Avoid tumble drying, bleach, or hot ironing — a light steam or press cloth is plenty.

CURRENTLY IN PRODUCTION! BACK IN STOCK IN AUGUST

LANOLIN RICH WOOL YARN – 100% Wool, 100g Skein

Origin: Peru | Count: Nm 4.5/2 | Weight: Approx. 100g per skein (≈ 225m)

Sold in continuous quantities where possible. Please leave a note if you'd like skeins packed separately or unlabelled.

A naturally resilient and beautifully functional yarn. Our lanolin-rich virgin wool yarn is spun from 100% Peruvian wool and rebalanced with lanolin after spinning—offering softness, structure, and a subtle water-resistant quality.

It retains the gentle, breathable texture of untreated wool while being particularly suitable for babywear, accessories, and traditional knitting projects like soakers or nappy covers.

This yarn is a staple for those who love texture, warmth, and authenticity in their work.

The Yarn

A classic 2-ply yarn with a lightly springy handle and the quiet richness that comes from wool left close to its natural state. Though the lanolin is removed during industrial spinning to prevent static buildup, it is carefully added back in to restore softness and improve performance.

Every stage of this yarn’s life—from sheep husbandry and shearing, to scouring, spinning, and finishing—is carried out entirely in Peru. This fully localised process ensures high-quality standards, reduces environmental impact, and supports skilled workers and traditional knowledge across the fibre chain.

This yarn knits with a soft rustic feel and offers natural elasticity and structure—suiting both textured stitches and simple stockinette. Its added lanolin gives it excellent moisture resistance, making it ideal for items worn close to the body or in damp conditions.

Uses

Clothing:
• Jumpers and vests
• Baby clothes and wool wraps
• Hats, scarves, mittens

Homeware & Accessories:
• Knitted nappy covers
• Wool soakers and wraps
• Moisture-wicking outerwear

Designer Supply Available

Trade pricing starts at 1kg (10 skeins). Message us for details.

In a Nutshell

• Fibre: 100% Virgin Wool (Schurwolle)
• Ply: 2-ply, Nm 4.5/2
• Length: Approx. 225m per 100g skein
• Gauge: 3–4mm needles recommended
• Lanolin reintroduced after spinning
• Mild water resistance
• All stages—husbandry to finished yarn—completed in Peru
• Hand wash cool, shape damp, dry flat
• Includes 23% Irish VAT
• Handling fee included in listed price
• Designer pricing from 1kg

The Environment

Wool is a renewable, biodegradable fibre that requires minimal processing and no synthetic blends to deliver warmth and comfort. With a fully Peruvian supply chain, this yarn supports regional wool growers and millers, reducing transport and supporting sustainable livelihoods.

Health & Comfort

Lanolin is naturally antibacterial and moisturising. This yarn is breathable, insulating, and gentle on sensitive skin, making it well suited to cloth nappies, wool wraps, and garments for babies and children.

Care

Hand wash gently in cool water using wool detergent. Do not wring. Reshape while damp and dry flat. This yarn is not superwash treated—its natural lanolin content helps with stain and odour resistance between washes.

LANOLIN-RICH WOOL FLEECE – NATURAL WHITE
100% Virgin Wool | Origin: Germany | Fibre Fineness: 28 Micron | Lanolin-Rich

Soft, warm and naturally protective — this beautiful lanolin-rich wool fleece retains a high content of natural wool fat (lanolin), giving it a faint golden hue and a gentle, natural scent.

Sourced from animal-friendly, controlled husbandry in Germany, the fleece is washed and combed locally to preserve its natural character and resilience.

With its high lanolin content, this wool is wonderfully suited for spinning rich, soft yarns, for crafting traditional baby nappy covers, and for felting or knitting durable socks.

The Fibre

• Composition: 100% Virgin Wool
• Origin: German fleece from controlled, animal-friendly farms
• Processing: Combed in Germany
• Fineness: approx. 28 microns
• Colour: Natural white with a soft yellow tint due to lanolin content
• Lanolin content: High – retains natural softness and sheen
• Presentation: 1 kg fleece

Uses

• Spinning lanolin-rich yarns
• Woollen nappies and baby clothing
• Socks and outerwear
• Felting and natural craft projects

In a Nutshell

• Material: 100% Virgin Wool (lanolin-rich)
• Weight: 1 kg fleece
• Fibre fineness: 28 µm
• Colour: Natural white, slightly yellowish
• Origin: Germany
• Production: Combed in Germany
• Animal welfare: From controlled, species-appropriate husbandry

Care

Lanolin-rich fleece should be handled gently to preserve its natural oils.
Avoid washing in hot water or with harsh detergents.
For spinning or felting preparation, rinse lightly in lukewarm water if needed.

Pure, untreated, and naturally protective — a true classic fibre for spinners and traditional makers.