Flax Top Fibre Roving

Western European Linen Fibre

Beautiful long-staple flax fibre combed into a smooth, lustrous top—ready for spinning, needle felting or blending into art batts.

This flax is grown and processed entirely in Western Europe, where the cool climate produces some of the finest linen fibres in the world. The fibre is dew-retted, a traditional process in which moisture and microorganisms gently separate the fibres from the plant stems.

Flax spins best with lightly damp fingertips, allowing the fibres to draft smoothly and producing a strong, elegant linen yarn.

Choose between two preparations:

• Natural flax – unbleached fibre in its natural silver-beige tone
• Bleached flax – clean white linen fibre ideal for dyeing

Suitable for

• Hand spinning
• Needle felting
• Fibre blending
• Textile art and fibre crafts
• Linen yarn production

Flax adds strength, sheen and crisp structure to yarns and textile work.

Fibre Details

• 100% flax / linen
• Combed flax top
• Dew-retted fibre
• Colours: natural silver-beige or bleached white
• Grown and processed in Western Europe
• Plastic-free packaging

Care

Hand wash finished items gently and dry flat. Linen fibres soften beautifully with wear and washing.

Expected restock date: 25th of October 2025

Just a small detail, yet the dots make all the difference!

Felted Wool Fabric also known as Wool walk ~ available in 3 colour ways

High quality Italian wool fabric, available in 3 different colours (Please see other listings)

A purple brown stalk of a flowering climber winds its way across the red fabric with orange flowers and green yellow dots. The biggest flower is approx. 7x3cm in size.

Can be used for making skirts, jumpers, coats, capes and all other outer garments, heavy curtains, cushion covers, blankets to name but a few!


Material:
80% virgin wool, 20% cotton
Width: 140 cm/55inches
Weight: 350 g/sqm 12.3oz/square meter

yarn dyed, not printed!
boiled wool/felted

Produced in Italy

Please allow 7-10 working days for processing fabric orders.

Please get in touch for different or bigger quantities!

Forest Friends – Children’s Knitting Pattern Collection

Printed Pattern Book
Pattern design by Jessica Anderson

A gentle story of forest friends unfolds across this collection of knitting patterns for children and beyond.

Inspired by the beloved world of Winnie-the-Pooh by A. A. Milne, each garment has been thoughtfully designed around an individual character, bringing warmth, personality, and quiet charm to every piece.

Lovingly presented as a printed booklet, the collection includes delicate illustrations and carefully chosen quotations, creating a pattern book that is as meaningful to hold as it is to use.

Designed using AppleOak FibreWorks’ naturally dyed Softwool (now Olann Bhog), these patterns highlight the softness, resilience, and beauty of sport weight yarns.

Included patterns

This collection includes 9 individual designs:

• 3 sweaters
• 1 cardigan
• 1 sleeveless top
• 1 hat
• 1 scarf
• 1 shawlette
• 1 pair of fingerless mittens

Sizes range from 6 months to 16 years, with selected adult sizes included.

Yarn compatibility

Designed for sport weight yarns, including:

• Olann Bhog
• Ériu
• Lima
• Other AppleOak sport weight yarns

Format

Printed booklet
Professionally printed and bound

Suitable for

• Beginners with basic knitting experience
• Intermediate knitters
• Children’s garments
• Meaningful handmade gifts

ITALIAN WOOL WALK – CURRY MELANGE

100 % Wool | Width: ~130–150 cm (51–59 in) | Weight: 385g/m²

This rich blue melange wool walk—also known as boiled wool or felted knit—is perfect for cosy garments and soft furnishings throughout the colder seasons. Knitted first, then “walked” using a traditional felting method, it’s warm and breathable with a beautiful mottled curry tone.

Slightly firmer than our softest felted fabrics, it’s still gentle against the skin and incredibly versatile. Made in Italy from mulesing-free wool, dyed fibre-to-fabric for a deeper, lasting colour.

✂️ 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
• Curry melange colour with beautiful depth

🧶 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: approx. 130–150 cm / 51–59 in (varies by batch – contact us if exact width is needed)
• Weight: 385g/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’ll contact you if applicable).

Frost Kiss ~ single printed pattern** 

Remember the first frost? We walked to the shore and the ground sparkled in the sunlight, like a shower of kisses from friends coming in from the cold.

This fresh take on the basic ribbed beanie features an engaging tuck-stitch motif, which adds warmth, breathability, and visual interest, suiting both solid and variegated yarns. Knit it up over a hot porridge breakfast to wear on your next winter’s walk.
Designed by Ailbíona McLochlainn 

MATERIALS & INFO

Yarn 
Apple Oak Fibre Works Stockholm (100m [109y]  / 100g [3.5oz])
1 skein

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

Sizing: S (M, L)
to fit 52cm [20.75”] (56cm [22.5”], 70cm [28”]) head circumference

Needles
Needle A: circular needle, 8mm (US Size 11) in diameter, or as needed to meet gauge
Needle B: circular needle, 6mm (US Size 10) in diameter, or 1mm smaller than Size A

Notions
tapestry needle; measuring tape 

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

It is possible to create a vat from indigo, lime (calcium hydroxide) and over-ripe fruit such as bananas or dates that relies on the chemistry of the sugars* rather than fermentation of the fruit. But it’s easier to simply use fructose shared in

Michel Garcia’s 1-2-3 recipe. It’s very simple: One Part indigo, two parts lime and three parts fructose, plus warmth.

*Fructose and glucose found in ripe fruit are reducing sugars; ordinary sugar – sucrose – is not a reducing sugar. 

A simple clay base we use for creating Maya Blue in our workshop. It is also used as an inert pigment or filler in paint and other products, as well as in the refining of oils. It is a form of diatomaceous earth.

FUSTIC HARDWOOD ~ Dyer's Mulberry, Old Fustic or Yellowwood
Dye Colour: Yellow and Green | Country of Collection: Unknown (Typically sourced from tropical regions) | Maclura tinctoria or Chlorophora tinctoria 

Fustic, introduced to Europe in the 16th century, is a classic natural dye that produces vibrant yellow tones and clear greens when overdyed with indigo. Sourced from the hardwood of the Chlorophora or Morus tinctoria tree, a member of the Mulberry family, Fustic is known for its strength, requiring only 50% of the dye by weight of fibre (W.D.F.). The wood chips used for dyeing are reusable, allowing for multiple dye baths.

Colour Fastness: Poor to Medium

Colour Outcomes by WOF Ratio:

• 50% WOF Dye (Fustic): Produces a bright, clear yellow hue.
• Overdye with Indigo: Results in a clear, vibrant green.
• With 3% Iron: Transforms the dye into an olive green tone.

Basic Recipe for Dyeing:

• Ingredients: 50% Fustic cut, 10% Alum
• Instructions:
  1. Mordant the yarn by dissolving Alum in hot water and adding the yarn. Let it steep overnight.
  2. Steep the Fustic woodchips in hot water overnight.
  3. The next day, rinse the mordanted yarn.
  4. Strain the Fustic dye and let it dry for an additional day.
  5. Add the mordanted yarn to the dye bath and heat to 85°C for 1 hour.
  6. Rinse and dry the yarn.
  7. Reusing Dye: If using the dye again, boil it for 45 minutes to deepen the yellow colour.

Unlock the potential of this traditional dye, whether you're looking for a rich yellow, earthy green, or vibrant hues when combined with other dyes like Indigo.

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Genista Extract

Source: Dyer’s Broom (Genista tinctoria)

Genista extract is a bright, water-soluble natural dye derived from the flowering tops of Genista tinctoria, commonly known as Dyer’s Broom. This traditional European dye plant yields clean, sunny yellows that perform beautifully on both protein and cellulose fibres.

The extract dissolves easily in water, making it suitable for immersion dyeing, textile printing, surface design and ink making.

Main Components:

• Flavonoids (primarily luteolin)
• Isoflavones

Suggested Quantities (WOF – Weight of Fabric):

• Light Shades: Use 2–4% WOF
• Medium Shades: Use 5–8% WOF
• Brighter/Deeper Yellows: Use 8–10% WOF or layer with weld or alum-tannin mordants

Uses:

• Natural Dyeing of Protein & Cellulose Fibres: Produces vibrant, clear yellows
• Printing & Surface Design: Use in thickened pastes or binder systems
• Ink & Paint Making: Suitable for water-based dye binders or lake pigment preparation

The Plant:

Dyer’s Broom (Genista tinctoria) is a native European shrub historically used in medieval dyehouses for its strong yellow hues. Harvested just before flowering, the tops are processed using a low-impact extraction method to produce a dye suitable for modern natural textile applications.

Light Fastness:

Medium

Note:

This is a soluble dye extract, not a pigment. It is fully water-soluble and ideal for immersion dyeing or printing with gum or starch binders.

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Gold Eye Embroidery Needles No. 3/9 – Pack of 16

Elevate your embroidery with this versatile pack of Gold Eye Needles. Designed for strength, precision, and ease of use, these steel needles feature a smooth, gold-plated eye that makes threading effortless — even with embroidery floss or multiple strands.

With 16 needles in assorted sizes (No. 3 to No. 9), you'll have the perfect tool for a wide range of hand embroidery techniques, from fine detailing to broader stitches.

Features:

• Sizes: Assorted No. 3–9 (16 needles total)
• Material: High-quality steel with gold-plated eye
• Easy to thread and durable
• Ideal for embroidery, crewel work, and general hand sewing

A staple in any hand-stitcher’s kit — perfect for both beginners and experienced makers.

Gotland–Iceland Sheep Locks – Natural Fibre Locks for Spinning, Felting & Textile Art

Washed locks from a cross of Gotland and Icelandic sheep.

These fibres combine strength, curl and natural structure, creating lively texture and movement in felted work.

Suitable for

• Wet felting surface texture
• Needle felting
• Spinning
• Doll and gnome hair
• Beards and decorative fibres
• Edges and borders in felt objects
• Textile art and sculpture

Gotland–Iceland Sheep Locks

Washed locks from a cross of Gotland and Icelandic sheep. These fibres combine curl, strength, and natural structure, creating lively textures in felted work.

Ideal for decorative felting, doll hair, and sculptural textile pieces.

Fibre Details

• Gotland and Icelandic sheep wool
• Washed locks
• Natural curl retained
• Natural colour shades

If you need help selecting the right locks for your project, feel free to get in touch.

Gotland Lamb Locks – Natural Grey Fibre Locks for Spinning, Felting & Textile Art

Beautiful, strong yet soft locks from Gotland lamb fleece in natural shades of grey.

These locks retain their natural staple structure, creating depth, texture and movement in felted work.

Suitable for

• Wet felting surface texture
• Needle felting
• Spinning
• Doll and gnome hair
• Beards and decorative fibres
• Edges and borders in felt objects
• Textile art and sculpture

Gotland Lamb Locks

Beautiful, strong yet soft grey locks from Gotland lamb fleece. These locks show natural shades of grey, black, and white.

Micron: approx. 28–30 µm

Ideal for spinning, wet felting, and needle felting. Creates striking texture, natural borders, and expressive hair or beard effects.

Fibre Details

• Gotland lamb wool
• Micron approx. 28–30 µm
• Washed locks
• Natural grey colour variations

If you need help selecting the right locks for your project, feel free to get in touch.

Grape Seed Extract
Source: White Grape Seeds (Vitis Vinifera L.) | Grape Seed Extract from Occitania

Grape Seed Extract is a 100% natural dye made from the seeds of white grapes, upcycled from the by-products of the wine-making industry. Produced sustainably through a water-based extraction process, this extract supports circular economy principles, offering an eco-friendly option for textile dyeing and beyond.

Main Components:

• Condensed Tannins > 70% (catechin equivalent)
• Eco-friendly, upcycled product
• Water-extracted for minimal environmental impact

Suggested Quantities (WOF - Weight of Fabric):

• Light Shades: Use 5–10% WOF for soft, pinky-beige hues (without mordant).
• Medium Shades: Use 10–15% WOF for more intense colour.
• Dark Shades: Use 5–20% WOF and combine with mordants such as iron for darker tones like grey.

Uses:

• Natural Dye & Textile Printing: Suitable for all types of fibres, whether mordanted or not. Typical shades depend on the recipe and mordant, including pinky-beige (no mordant), grey (with iron), and orange (with titanium). The extract is registered as "metal-free" and provides good lightfastness.
• Other Uses: Ideal for tannery processes, antioxidants, and more.

The Plant:
The vine (Vitis vinifera) is a woody, climbing plant, known for its long stems that can grow up to six metres. Its small flowers are greenish-white, and the fruits are grape clusters. Grapes have been cultivated for thousands of years in Europe, western Asia, and northern Africa. They are used for fresh eating, drying as raisins, or fermentation to produce wine.

Upcycling of By-products:
Grape Seed Extract is produced through the upcycling of wine industry by-products, contributing to circular economy practices. The wine industry offers a wealth of natural ingredients such as wines, juices, concentrates, and polyphenols, while minimizing waste through innovation and new technologies. The producer is located in the heart of the South of France’s vineyard region and proudly contributes to this sustainable bio-economy.

Recipe for Dyeing with Grape Seed Extract:

Ingredients:

• Grape Seed Extract (use WOF formula)
• 1 litre of water to dissolve (adjust based on the amount of fabric)
• Pre-mordanted fabric (cotton, wool, silk)
• Optional: Iron modifier for grey tones

Instructions:

1. Dissolve the Grape Seed Extract in warm water, stirring well until fully dissolved.
2. Add pre-mordanted or not mordanted fabric to the dye bath.
3. Heat the fabric in the dye bath for 45–60 minutes, stirring occasionally, leave overnight (optional).
   
4. Rinse thoroughly in cold water and dry in the shade.
5. Optional: For grey tones, dip the dyed fabric in an iron modifier bath.

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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).

GUAR GUM ORGANIC
Use: Printing with Natural Dyes | Botanical Name: Cyamopsis tetragonoloba | Alternative to: Gum Arabic | Alternative Name: Guaran

Guar Gum is derived from organic guar beans and is an essential ingredient in natural dye printmaking. It is used to create a paste that works effectively with mordant dyes , allowing for precise application. Guar Gum thickens as it absorbs liquid, making it ideal for printmaking on textiles. Use a handheld blender or mixer to ensure even dissolution, and adjust the amount as needed for the desired consistency.

Key Features:

• 100% Organic Guar Gum
• Alternative to Gum Arabic
• Used for printing with mordant dyes & Indigo
• Thickens naturally for better application
• Helps create a mordant carrier for cellulose fabrics
• Best mixed with a handheld blender for smooth consistency

Function:
Guar Gum acts as a mordant carrier in natural dyeing. When combined with mordant-based dyes, it forms a rubber-like substance that can be drawn or printed onto fabric. Once dried, the gum must be removed with a Chalk and Wheat Bran solution, followed by a rinse. The fabric is then ready for dyeing. After dyeing, rinse thoroughly and boil with a small amount of organic washing-up liquid.

Basic Recipe for Guar Gum Mordant Carrier (for Cellulose Fabrics):

Ingredients for 100g:

• 10g Alum
• 5g Soda Ash
• 84g Vinegar (5% Acetic Acid)
• 1g Guar Gum

Storage & Usage:

• Once mixed, the solution will only last a couple of days.
• Store in the fridge and use fresh for best results.

Enhance your textile printing with this essential natural thickener, perfect for artists and dyeing enthusiasts.

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

HANFA HEMP HERRINGBONE
100 % European Hemp | Width 150 cm | Weight 430 g/m² | Pre‑washed

“Hanfa” is a natural‑beige herringbone twill woven from pure, sustainably grown hemp. Though robust at 430 g/m², the fabric still drapes enough for relaxed jackets, structured trousers and tailored dresses. Pre‑washing softens the hand and removes most shrinkage; expect only 5–10 % after your first hot wash.

Uses

Apparel
• Jackets, blazers, waistcoats
• Trousers, dungarees, skirts, dresses
• Lightweight suits & coordinates

Home & Décor
• Cushion covers, slipcovers, light upholstery
• Table runners, tote bags, storage bins

In a nutshell

• Material: 100 % hemp, European production
• Weave: Herringbone twill
• Colour: Natural beige, undyed & unbleached
• Width: 150 cm
• Weight: 430 g/m² – sturdy yet drapey
• Pre‑wash: Pre‑washed; further shrinkage 5–10 %
• Vegan, plastic‑free, chemical‑free
• Cut length: Multiple metres sent in one continuous piece

Care
Wash 60–90 °C with eco detergent. Low spin; hang dripping wet to minimise creases. Hemp softens and lightens slightly with each wash.

Harvest Season ~ single printed pattern** 

As fields of wheat and barley are readied for the harvest, we know that summer is long gone. The days grow shorter, the air crisper, and even as we warm our faces in the golden glow of autumnal sun, we sense the hard winter ahead...

The Harvest Season hat is a lightweight beanie, knit in the round from the bottom up with fanciful eyelet repeats that resemble stalks of grain. Ideal for transitional weather, this fun to knit hat provides a lovely combination of warmth and ventilation.
Designed by Ailbíona McLochlainn 

MATERIALS & INFO

Yarn 
Apple Oak Fibre Works Alpaca Light, held double
1 skein 
shown in Laurel

Gauge
10cm x 10cm = 22 sts x 30 rows, in stockinette with needle A

Sizing
For stretch-fit, hat is suitable for head circumference as follows:
XS (S, M, L, XL)
50-53cm (53-55cm, 55-57cm, 57-60cm, 60cm-64cm)

Needles
Needle A: circular needle, 3.5mm in diameter
Needle B: circular needle, 2.5mm in diameter

Notions
tapestry needle

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

ORGANIC HEATHER DYE (Calluna vulgaris)
Dye Colour: Golden Yellow and Green-Brown | Country of Collection: Croatia

This organic heather dye (Calluna vulgaris) is wild-harvested in Croatia and includes the aerial parts of the plant—stems, leaves, and remaining flowers—making it a strong and versatile botanical dye. Traditionally used for colouring wool and tweed, it produces rich golden yellows and green-browns, especially when modified with iron.

Due to its natural tannin content, this heather dye is perfect for creating deeper, earthier tones that reflect the plant’s native landscape.

Colour Fastness: Poor - Medium

Colour Outcomes by WOF Ratio

• 100–200% Heather Dye (WOF) → 
• Produces golden yellow tones
  • Add 3% Iron for olive green or green-brown hues

Basic Recipe for Dyeing

Ingredients:
• 100–200% Heather (by weight of fibre)
• 10% Alum (for mordanting)
• Optional: 3% Iron

Instructions:

1. Mordant the yarn: Dissolve alum in hot water, add yarn, and leave overnight.
2. Extract the dye: Simmer heather in water at 85°C (185°F) for 1 hour. Strain.
3. Rinse mordanted yarn.
4. Add yarn to dye bath and heat to 85°C (185°F) for 1 hour or leave overnight.
5. Rinse and dry.

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HEMOLA HEMP JERSEY – NATURALLY VEGAN
100 % European Hemp | Width 100 cm | Weight 359 g/m² | Pre‑washed

“Hemola” is an undyed hemp single‑jersey knit with a smooth right side and a soft reverse. The cloth drapes easily yet has the body that only hemp can deliver—perfect for tees, loose tops, dresses and skirts.

Small flecks or shade variations are a hallmark of natural hemp and will even out after the first home wash.

Uses

Clothing
• T‑shirts, tanks, boxy tops
• Dresses & skirts with flow
• Lounge & activewear
• Baby & kids basics, underwear

In a nutshell

• Material: 100 % hemp, European‑made
• Colour: Natural beige, undyed & unbleached
• Width: 100 cm | Weight 359 g/m² (light‑medium knit)
• Pre‑wash: Pre‑washed; expect 5–10 % further shrinkage
• Vegan & plastic‑free
• Cut length: Orders of ≥ 0.5 m sent in one continuous piece
• Note: Single jerseys may skew; place pattern grainline parallel to selvedge to prevent twisting

Care
Wash 60 °C with eco detergent. Lay pieces flat, reshape damp and line‑dry. Hemp softens with every wash.

Hemp Fabric Sample Pack | 6 Plant-Based Swatches for Eco Projects

Explore our full range of hemp fabrics with this six-piece sample pack — perfect for planning sustainable garments, homeware, or dyeing projects.

Each 10x10cm swatch is carefully mounted and clearly labelled with:

• Fibre content and weight

• Country of origin

• Certification (if applicable)

• Wash instructions and pricing

🌿 Includes one swatch each of:

• Hanfa – Heavy canvas hemp
• Hempa – Crisp natural plain weave
• Hempo – Lightly structured and breathable
• Hemola – Smooth midweight hemp
• Hemp Cheesecloth – Open and airy
• Hemp Single Jersey – Soft and stretchy

HEMP FABRIC SINGLE JERSEY
Material: 55% Hemp, 45% Organic Cotton | Width: Approx. 166cm | Weight: 199g/m²

A beautifully fine and lightweight single hemp jersey blended with organic cotton, offering breathability, softness, and durability. Ideal for comfortable knitwear, it drapes naturally and is already beautifully soft.

The Company:
Made from sustainably grown hemp and certified organic cotton, this fabric is produced with ethical and ecological considerations in mind, ensuring quality and responsibility in every thread.

The Fabric:
Hemp has long been valued for its strength, breathability, and sustainability, making it a superior choice for textiles. Blended with organic cotton, this single jersey fabric offers a soft touch with a natural texture. It is oxygen-bleached and comes in a milky white shade, ready for dyeing or use as is.

In a Nutshell:

• 55% Hemp, 45% Organic Cotton

• Oxygen-bleached (eco-friendly processing)

• Milky white natural colour with light colour variations

• Approx. 166cm wide

• 199g/m² weight – lightweight yet durable

• Shrinkage: approx. 5–10%

• Certified organic cotton (kbA)

Uses:
Perfect for crafting T-shirts, lightweight tops, baby clothing, breathable summer wear, soft loungewear, scarves, and more.

Care Instructions:

• Machine wash at 30–40°C

• Use mild, eco-friendly detergent

• Expect slight shrinkage after the first wash

Due to its natural and untreated nature, this fabric offers a beautiful texture that improves with time. Please contact us for bulk orders or further inquiries.

Hemp Roving

Strong Natural Plant Fibre

Beautiful, high-quality hemp fibre combed into a smooth spinning top. This degummed hemp roving is ready for spinning and other fibre art projects.

Hemp is one of the oldest textile fibres used by humans and comes from the stems of the Cannabis sativa plant. As a bast fibre, it shares characteristics with flax and ramie: strong, durable and naturally lustrous.

This hemp has been degummed, removing the natural plant gums so the fibre drafts more smoothly when spinning.

You can choose between two variants:

• Natural hemp – soft beige natural fibre colour
• Oxygen bleached hemp – light, clean fibre ideal for dyeing

Hemp fibres produce strong yarns and add durability and structure when blended with other fibres.

Suitable for

• Hand spinning
• Fibre blending
• Textile art and fibre crafts
• Strong plant fibre yarns
• Felting when blended with wool

Like other plant fibres, hemp does not felt on its own but bonds well with wool in felting projects.

Fibre Details

• 100% hemp fibre
• Degummed hemp top
• Colours: natural or oxygen bleached
• Strong bast fibre
• Suitable for spinning and fibre blending

Sustainability

Hemp is considered one of the most environmentally friendly textile fibres. The plant grows quickly, requires little irrigation and typically needs fewer agricultural inputs than many other fibre crops.

Care

Finished hemp textiles can be hand washed gently and dried flat. Hemp fibres soften with wear and washing.

Orders of more than one piece will be cut in one continuous length unless instructed otherwise.

HEMPA — Knitted Hemp Fabric (Undyed, Oxygen-Bleached)

Source: 100% hemp | Made in Europe

HEMPA is an oxygen-bleached, undyed knitted hemp fabric produced in Europe. With a purl-stitch look on both sides, it’s a relatively light, breathable knit that delivers natural drape and everyday durability — perfect for clean, modern silhouettes and comfortable, skin-friendly pieces.

Main Features

• Soft, breathable knit with natural structure

• Purl-stitch texture on both sides

• Undyed, oxygen-bleached cream (no chlorine)

• Easy to cut and sew; edges behave well for a knit of this weight

Suggested Uses

Clothing: skirts, dresses, T-shirts, wide/oversized tops, jumpers, sport/leisure outfits, baby & children’s clothes, and more.

In a nutshell

• Material: 100% hemp

• Width (approx.): 98 cm

• Colour: Cream (oxygen-bleached, undyed)

• Weight: 390 g/m²

• Production: European manufacture

• Wash: 60 °C

Notes & Care

• Pre-wash before cutting to allow for natural relaxation/shrinkage.

• Sew with a ballpoint/jersey needle; consider a slight zigzag or stretch stitch for seams.

• Press with steam on the wrong side; use a press cloth to protect the surface.

• Oxygen-bleached = no chlorine, preserving fibre strength and a soft hand.

HEMPO HEMP CANVAS – LIGHT, SOFT & VEGAN
100 % European Hemp | Width 145 cm | Weight 215 g/m² | Pre-washed

“Hempo” is a lightweight plain-weave hemp cloth in an undyed grey-beige tone. Soft to the touch yet strong, it drapes beautifully for shirts, blouses and dresses, and hangs cleanly for curtains or table linens. Colour may show gentle flecks and shade shifts—true marks of natural hemp.

Uses

Clothing
• Shirts, blouses, summer dresses, skirts, relaxed trousers

Home & Décor
• Bed linen, cushion covers, table runners, curtains

In a nutshell

• Material: 100 % hemp, European production
• Weave: Plain weave (linen-look)
• Colour: Natural grey-beige, undyed & unbleached
• Width: 145 cm
• Weight: 215 g/m² (light)
• Pre-wash: Pre-washed; allow 5–10 % further shrinkage
• Vegan: Plastic-free, chemical-free
• Cut length: Multiple metres sent in one continuous piece
• Note: Natural tone varies slightly by batch

Care
Wash 60–90 °C with eco detergent. Low spin, line-dry, reshape while damp. Hemp softens with each wash.

Neutral Henna Powder ~ colourless henna. It is also known as Cassia Obovata

Netural Henna is made from pure henna leaves of different quality and neutralized chemicals.

Neutral Henna Powder gives little or no colouring effect. I personally find that it gives a more natural look to lightened hair. It is used for hair conditioning and gives a natural shine & lustre to hair. Safe and free from any side effect, this henna  is widely used by those people who desire to benefit from the medicinal uses of henna but do not want to colour their hair.

It also has a powerful antimicrobial and antifungal properties that have been used for centuries to treat common hair and scalp conditions such as lice, dandruff, psoriasis and ringworm.

- Adds volume
- Adds extra shine-
- Makes your hair feel and look thicker
- Deeply conditions and protects your hair
- Strengthens hair strands by filling in the damaged pockets in the follicles
- Elongates curls, giving hair more definition and length

USAGE
Mix ½ cup (50 g) of Neutral henna powder with ¼ cup (59 ml) of warm water. Double quantity for long or full hair. Stir to combine. Once you’ve mixed the powder and water, cover the bowl with plastic and let it develop at room temperature for about 10 minutes.

Apply this paste uniformly on hair with the help of a brush or massage in.

Cover hair with a plastic cap and leave it for around 15 to 20 minutes for a little colour 1-2h.

Rinse off hair with plain water.

HENNA

This henna can also be used for dyeing yarn and hair, as well as for making tattoos.  Henna will give you browns, orange/red on hair.

 Colourfastness: Medium - good

A little info on Henna from Wikipedia: 

Henna (Arabic: حِنَّاء‎‎) is a dye prepared from the plant Lawsonia inermis, also known as hina, the henna tree, the mignonette tree, and the Egyptian privet, the sole species of the Lawsonia genus.

Henna can also refer to the temporary body art (staining) based on those dyes (see also mehndi). Henna has been used since antiquity to dye skin, hair and fingernails, as well as fabrics including silk, wool and leather. Historically, henna was originally used in Egypt and then the Arabian Peninsula, Indian Subcontinent, parts of Southeast Asia, Carthage, other parts of North Africa and the Horn of Africa. The name is used in other skin and hair dyes, such as black henna and neutral henna, neither of which is derived from the henna plant.

 

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Basic Recipe: 

100g dye, diluted in cold water.
100g yarn/fibre. 

Bring pot with dye to simmer For 1h. 
Strain through cloth, add yarn/fibre and dye bag to dye bath for 1h. 
Rinse.

HIBISCUS NATURAL DYEING KIT FOR WOOL, SILK, PAINTING & GREAT FOR KIDS
Dye Colours: Pink & Light Purples, Green (Great for Kids & Hobby Dyers)
Suitable for: 100-300g of Yarn/Fibre/Fabric

The Hibiscus Natural Dyeing Kit is an ideal choice for creating soft pink, purple, and green hues on wool, silk, and painting projects, making it perfect for both adults and children. This kit includes everything you need to dye up to 300g of fibre or experiment with painting, while enjoying a safe, fun, and creative process that's great for family activities.

What’s Inside the Kit:

• 100g Hibiscus Dye
• 30g Alum
• 30g Cream of Tartar
• 5g Iron
• Full, reusable dyeing instructions
• A "How to Care for Your Plant Dyed Items" card

Key Features:

• Ph Sensitive – The dye’s colours shift with pH changes, making it a fun and educational experience for children to explore.
• Not Wash or Light Fast – Best for decorative projects or temporary use.
• Multiple Dips – Dye several pieces! The colour will become paler with each additional dip.

Notes:

• For Wool & Silk Fibres – Tailored for protein-based fibres like wool and silk, making it perfect for beginners and hobby dyers.
• Not Suitable for Plant-Based Fibres – The mordanting instructions are designed for animal fibres and will not work on cotton, linen, or hemp.
• Great for Kids – The safe and simple process makes it a wonderful choice for children's craft projects, allowing them to experiment with natural dyes.
• Perfect for Painting – Ideal for creating soft-toned artwork with natural dyes, making it versatile for a range of creative activities.

Packaged in recyclable cardboard, this kit makes a fantastic gift for creative families or individuals. The dyes come in resealable stand-up bags, and the durable recipe booklet can be reused time and time again.

Whether you’re dyeing fabrics, painting, or enjoying a hands-on activity with children, the Hibiscus Natural Dyeing Kit is the perfect way to introduce vibrant, eco-friendly colours to wool, silk, and art projects.

Hibiscus, though best known as tea, is a surprisingly fun dye. It is great to do at home and with children. It will give you a multitude of colours, from beautiful earthy cool purples to warm pinks and dark greens. This recipe, PDF, walks you through the steps of home dyeing wool or silk based yarns or fabric with Hibiscus Dye. 

Hibiscus dye supplies? Not sure your calculations are correct? Contact us! ~ Or pick up the Hibiscus Dye Kit for Wool and Silk here.

Hibiscus is not colourfast and PH sensitive

Horse Chestnut Bark – Cut

Source: Aesculus hippocastanum

Cut Horse Chestnut Bark is a lesser-known but valuable source of natural tannins, especially effective for cellulose fibre preparation, natural greys with iron, and historical dye practices. This bark contains condensed tannins, making it well suited for textile work on both plant and animal fibres.

Our bark is coarsely cut and ideal for slow dyeing, decoctions, or tannin-rich soaks. It can be used alone or combined with other tannins or metal salts for complex tones and improved mordant adhesion.

Main Components:

• Condensed tannins
• Flavonoids
• Saponins (minor)

Suggested Quantities (WOF – Weight of Fabric):

• 20–80% WOF for decoction or fibre soak
• Simmer for 1 hour or soak overnight
• Use hot or cool for varied tones

Uses:

• Pre-treatment of Cellulose Fibres – improves mordant take-up
• Iron Modification – yields soft greys and warm browns
• Natural Dyeing – use alone or as a tannin base
• Historical Dye Methods – suitable for re-enactment dyeing and archival processes

The Plant:

Horse chestnut is a deciduous tree native to southeastern Europe, now naturalised across Ireland and the UK. Its bark has long been used in folk medicine and traditional dyeing for its tannin content and gentle tones. When modified with iron, it reveals subtle grey-browns, ideal for grounding brighter botanical colours.

Light Fastness:

Medium to High (when used with a mordant)

Form:

• Coarse-cut bark
• Not water-soluble; requires simmering or soaking

🌿 Tip: Combine with iron sulphate for muted greys, or use as a base layer in multi-step dyeing on cellulose fibres.

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Huck Embroidery Needles – Set of 3

Designed especially for Huck embroidery, these high-quality steel needles feature a blunt, angled tip that effortlessly slides under surface threads without splitting fibres. Their extra length allows you to stitch longer, sweeping lines with ease — making them perfect for decorative borders and traditional patterns.

Huck embroidery, also known as Swedish weaving, is a beautiful needlework technique that combines surface embroidery with weaving on huck fabric — often used to embellish table linens, towels, and home décor.

Features:

• Includes 3 needles
• Material: Durable steel
• Blunt, angled tip for smooth weaving
• Longer length for covering more fabric per stitch
• Ideal for huck embroidery, Swedish weaving, and decorative stitching

An essential tool for anyone exploring this elegant and timeless embroidery style.

HYDROS – REDUCING AGENT FOR INDIGO / WOAD VATS
Chemical name: Sodium Dithionite (Thiox) | Grade: Textile | Use rate: ≤ 25 g per 10 L vat

Hydros—also known as sodium dithionite, thiox, or hydrosulfite sodium—is the fast, reliable oxygen remover used to bring indigo or woad vats into reduction. A quick sprinkle over the surface turns the liquor a yellow-green and readies it for dipping within about an hour. However, for best performance leave the vat for 2 days before dyeing.

Why choose our Hydros
• Consistent, high-purity powder for rapid vat activation
• Cost-effective alternative to spectralite (use a little more, save a lot)
• Fine, free-flowing granules supplied in a resealable pouch

Directions (10 L vat)

1. Set vat at 40 °C with indigo/woad and alkali already dissolved.

2. Sprinkle 25 g Hydros evenly over the surface. Always add Hydros to water—never water to Hydros.

3. Cover and wait ± 60 min. Vat should shift to yellow-green with a metallic film.

4. Stir gently, keeping air out, then begin dipping.

In a nutshell
• Function: Oxygen remover / vat reducer
• Other names: Sodium dithionite, thiourea dioxide, thiox, hydrosulfite sodium
• Compatibility: Indigo, woad, other vat dyes
• Typical dose: 2–5 g · L⁻¹ (max. 50g per 10 L)
• Packaging: Resealable moisture-proof pouch
• Safety: Wear gloves & mask; store cool & dry away from acids and oxidisers

Safety & storage
Keep sealed, cool and dry. Avoid inhalation of dust. Add powder to water—never the reverse—to prevent rapid exothermic reaction. Dispose of spent vats according to local regulations and keep away from children.

Need a full setup? Pair with our Natural Indigo Kit for a ready-to-dye bundle.

African Tagetes Flowers – Tagetes patula

Dye Colour: Yellow and Orange | Botanical: Tagetes patula | Grown & Dried in Ireland

Bring the warmth of summer to your fibre work with our hand-harvested African Tagetes flowers (Tagetes patula), grown and dried in County Clare, Ireland. These marigold-like blossoms yield rich yellow and orange hues ideal for natural dyeing.

Unlike Tagetes erecta, this smaller-flowered variety is more delicate in shape, making it well suited to both dye extraction and eco-printing, as well as bundle dyeing. Its accessible petal structure makes it a favourite for surface design artists - though the pressed or fresh versions would work better.

🌼 Limited availability – grown in small batches using ecological methods.

Colour Fastness:

Poor to Medium

Product Details:

• Quantity: 25g (approx. 25–35 flower heads)

• Grown & Dried in: County Clare, Ireland

• Ideal for: Colour extraction, eco-printing, surface design

Mordant-Based Recipe for Wool (Hot and Cold Dyeing)

Ingredients:

• 25g of Tagetes patula flowers

• 100g of wool fibre

• 10% alum mordant (based on fibre weight)

Hot Dyeing Instructions:

1. Soak flowers overnight in water

2. Boil for 1 hour to extract the dye, then strain

3. Add mordanted wool and simmer for 1 hour

4. Leave the wool to cool overnight in the bath for richer tones

5. Rinse gently and dry

Cold Dyeing Instructions:

1. Soak the flowers for 24–48 hours in cool water

2. Strain the flowers and add mordanted wool to the bath

3. Let sit 1–3 days, stirring occasionally

4. Rinse gently and dry when colour is achieved

Enjoy rich, locally grown colour whether you're dipping skeins or creating botanical prints.
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Enjoy the stunning range of Indigo Blues, or over-dye Reds and Yellows to create rich purples and lively greens. This recipe, PDF, walks you through the steps of home dyeing up to 1kg of natural plant based Fabric or fibres with organic Indigo using an Organic Dye Vat Method. The given recipe will create a light to medium light blue on 1kg of Fabric or fibre. For deeper blues on 1kg double the recipe and even triple for very deep blues. 

• Due to the high PH, this method is only suitable for plant based fibres.
• Organic Vats last for many months and can be regularly topped up. 
• An Organic Vat Troubleshooter Guide is also available.

Looking for Indigo dye supplies? Not sure your calculations are correct? Contact us! ~ Or pick up the Indigo Organic Vat Dyeing Kit for Plant based Fibres here.

Enjoy the stunning range of Indigo Blues, or over-dye Reds and Yellows to create rich purples and lively greens. This recipe, PDF, walks you through the steps of home dyeing up to 1kg of natural Fabric or fibres with organic Indigo. The given recipe will create a light to medium light blue on 1kg of Fabric or fibre. For deeper blues on 1kg double the recipe and even triple for very deep blues. 

Looking for Indigo dye supplies? Not sure your calculations are correct? Contact us! ~ Or pick up the Indigo Hydros Vat Dyeing Kit for All natural Fibres here.

INDIGO HYDROS VAT FOR ALL FIBRES ~ This Kit contains everything you need to dye 100-900g of natural Yarn/Fibre/Fabric.

DYE COLOUR: Blue - can be overdyed with Reseda Yellow for green or Cochineal Red for Purple.

Most natural dyes aren't immediately exhausted and you can continue dyeing several more pieces. Each new dip will result in a paler colour.
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Don't want a Kit, but just the recipe? Click here for a downloadable PDF!

SUITABILITY

Over the past year, I have noticed that many crafters use natural dye kits to dye Cotton, linen and other plant based fibres. Unknown to them, the mordanting instructions used for Wool or Silk are unsuitable for plant based fibres and often will result in pale, short lasting colours.

We have remedied that with our collection of ever growing dye kits and stand alone dye recipes. You can now choose the dye kit according to your fibre need ~ protein (wool & other animal fibres) or plant based fibres (linen, hemp, cotton)

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The DYE Kit makes a lovely present too - well packaged in recyclable cardboard, the dyes come in resealable stand up bags and the recipe is printed on strong booklet paper, which can be reused again and again.


What you will receive in this Kit:

Full and reusable Dyeing instructions

How to care for your plant dyed things care card

15g Indigo, 25g Soda Ash, 25g Hydros ~ all packaged in resealable stand up bags

🌿 INDIGO WEEK 2026

Missed Indigo Week live? You can still join us.

All Indigo Week recordings are now available inside the Natural Dyers & Growers Academy, allowing you to work through the programme at your own pace while still benefiting from community support, live discussions and ongoing indigo-focused events.

Across Indigo Week, we explored indigo from many different perspectives — history, culture, cultivation, fermentation, vat making and practical dyeing.

Bringing together historians, researchers, artists and practitioners from around the world, Indigo Week offers a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of indigo as both a colour and a living process.

In addition to the recordings, members are invited to join our continuing indigo activities, including live dyeing sessions, vat troubleshooting, the Sukumo Make-Along and future Academy events.

🌿 INCLUDED IN YOUR MEMBERSHIP

✔ Full access to all Indigo Week recordings

✔ Access to the Full Membership Resource Library

✔ Live Indigo Dyeing Session 

✔ Indigo Vat Troubleshooting Session

✔ Ongoing vat support inside the Academy

✔ Access to the Sukumo Make-Along

✔ Full Academy Membership for one year

✔ Garden Series & recordings

✔ DYEWORKS Conversations & recordings

✔ Future live Academy events

🌿 INDIGO WEEK RECORDINGS

Dominique Cardon

Since the Dawn of Time: Purple and Indigo Across Cultures

A fascinating exploration of indigo and purple dyes through history, archaeology and global trade traditions.

Rosa Chang

Indigo Shade Map: Stories of Indigo, Culture and Community

Exploring indigo through storytelling, cultural connection and contemporary practice.

Britt Boles

Sukumo Making: Process, Practice and Material Transformation

An in-depth introduction to the traditional Japanese process of producing sukumo.

Britt Boles

The Sukumo Fermentation Vat: Structure, Management and Practice

Understanding, building and maintaining the living sukumo vat.

Jennifer Lienhard

Live Indigo Vat Making

Step-by-step demonstrations of:

• Fermentation Vat
• Organic Fruit Sugar Vat
• Mineral (Iron) Vat

Tristan Lienhard

Indigo Research & Plant Trials

Insights into indigo cultivation, processing and variety trials.

🌿 CONTINUING THE JOURNEY

Indigo Week was designed as the beginning of a longer exploration rather than a standalone event.

Members can continue their learning through:

• Ongoing vat support and troubleshooting
• The Academy community
• The Sukumo Make-Along
• Future indigo-focused sessions
  

🌿 LEARN MORE

Before joining, you may enjoy reading some of our Indigo Week articles:

• From Sukumo to Living Vat: Completing the Indigo Journey with Britt Boles
• The Organic Fruit Sugar Vat: A Different Path to Blue
• Indigo Week presenter articles and session summaries

Happening Around Apple Oak Fibre Works – Tagged "Indigo Week" – AppleOak FibreWorks

🌿 FULL MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED

Indigo Week is available through the Natural Dyers & Growers Academy.

Annual Membership: €65

Your membership includes Indigo Week recordings, Academy events, resource libraries, discussions and ongoing learning throughout the year.

🌿 INDIGO WEEK

INDIGO WEEK SUPPLY BUNDLE

A complete set for working with indigo vats

This bundle has been put together to support the live vat making sessions during Indigo Week — and to allow you to continue working with indigo beyond the sessions.

It includes all core materials needed to explore three different vat types:

• fermentation vat
• mineral (iron) vat
• organic (fruit sugar) vat

🌿 DESIGNED FOR PRACTICE

This is not a one-off kit.

It is designed for:

• building and maintaining working vats
• comparing different vat types
• developing your own indigo practice over time

📦 WHAT’S INCLUDED

• Indigo (natural) — 150g
• Iron (Ferrous Sulphate) — 100g
• Lime (Calcium Hydroxide) — 250g
• Fruit Sugar (Fructose) — 125g
  
• Madder, ground — 200g
• Wheat Bran — 100g
• Potash — 500g

🌿 WHAT THIS BUNDLE ENABLES

With this set, you will be able to:

• create and maintain a fermentation vat
• work with a mineral (iron) vat
• explore an organic fructose vat
• compare behaviour, colour and reduction methods

🌿 FOR INDIGO WEEK

This bundle has been assembled specifically to accompany:

👉 Indigo Week — Join Us for a Live Online Indigo Journey

While participation does not require the bundle, it allows you to:

• work alongside the live sessions
• follow the vat development step by step
• continue working after the sessions

🌱 CONTINUE BEYOND

The materials included are suitable for:

• ongoing vat maintenance
  
• further experimentation and refinement

🌿 IMPORTANT NOTES

• This bundle does not include fabric or yarn
• Indigo vats can be used with your own fibres and materials
• Please follow safe handling practices when working with dye materials

♻️ APPLEOAK APPROACH

This bundle reflects a process-based approach to indigo:

plant → pigment → vat → fibre

Working with different vat types is central to understanding indigo — and this set supports that journey.

InstaMitten ~ single printed pattern** 

Warm your hands in an instant, with the fabulous InstaMitten! Made with a single skein of chunky yarn, these easy-peasy mittens make wonderful holiday gifts and stash-busting projects.

And, as the name suggests, they are shockingly quick to knit. How quick, you ask? Well. Why not try it, and let us know how long it takes you. Wooosh!
Designed by Ailbíona McLochlainn 

MATERIALS & INFO

Yarn 
Apple Oak Fibre Works Stockholm (100m [109y]  /  100g [3.5oz])
1 skein 
shown in Riding Hood

Gauge
Small Mitten: 15 sts x 17 rounds = 10cm x 10cm (4” x 4”)
Large Mitten: 13 st x 15 rounds = 10cm x 10cm (4” x 4”)

Sizing
to fit hand with the following measurements:
Small: 16cm (6.5”) from base of wrist to tip of middle finger 16cm (6.5”) in circumference, measured at widest point
Large: 18cm (7.25”) from base of wrist to tip of middle finger 18cm (7.25”) in circumference, measured at widest point

Needles
circular needle with long cable, or a set of 4 double-pointed needles
Small: 6.5mm in diameter (US 10 1/2) - or as needed to meet gauge
Large: 8mm in diameter (US 11) - or as needed to meet gauge

Notions
tapestry needle; scrap yarn; measuring tape 

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