Flexible woolen cord with a natural Burlap core. This cord is made out of 100% undyed wool wrapped around a burlap core. Ideal for interior craft projects ie:. poufs, mats, seats, carpets.

I recently wove a carpet using this lovely yarn and I was surprised how little is need to cover a large area. The carpet is strong can be hoovered and is very hard wearing.

1kg equals approx. 75m
1.3kg to weave a 1m2 area = 100x100cm

Length approx.: 12.5m / 100g
Weight: 1ply, Nm 0.125/1
Needle size: 20mm
Material: 60% Wool / 40% Jute

Fibre origin: Wool from New Zealand| Jute from Bangladesh
Production: Spun and made in Germany

Chestnut brown colour in the weaving

Flexible woolen cord with a natural Burlap core. This cord is made out of 100% undyed wool wrapped around a burlap core. Ideal for interior craft projects ie:. poufs, mats, seats, carpets.

I recently wove a carpet using this lovely yarn and I was surprised how little is need to cover a large area. The carpet is strong can be hoovered and is very hard wearing.


1kg equals approx. 75m
1.3kg to weave a 1m2 area = 100x100cm

Length approx.: 12.5m / 100g
Weight: 1ply, Nm 0.125/1
Needle size: 20mm
Material: 60% Wool / 40% Jute

Fibre origin: Wool from New Zealand| Jute from Bangladesh
Production: Spun and made in Germany

Flexible woolen cord with a natural Burlap core. This cord is made out of 100% undyed wool wrapped around a burlap core. Ideal for interior craft projects ie:. poufs, mats, seats, carpets.

I recently wove a carpet using this lovely yarn and I was surprised how little is need to cover a large area. The carpet is strong can be hoovered and is very hard wearing.

1kg equals approx. 75m
1.3kg to weave a 1m2 area = 100x100cm

Length approx.: 12.5m / 100g
Weight: 1ply, Nm 0.125/1
Needle size: 20mm
Material: 60% Wool / 40% Jute

Fibre origin: Wool from New Zealand| Jute from Bangladesh
Production: Spun and made in Germany

Flexible woolen cord with a natural Burlap core. This cord is made out of 100% undyed wool wrapped around a burlap core. Ideal for interior craft projects ie:. poufs, mats, seats, carpets.

I recently wove a carpet using this lovely yarn and I was surprised how little is need to cover a large area. The carpet is strong can be hoovered and is very hard wearing.

1kg equals approx. 75m
1.3kg to weave a 1m2 area = 100x100cm

Length approx.: 12.5m / 100g
Weight: 1ply, Nm 0.125/1
Needle size: 20mm
Material: 60% Wool / 40% Jute

Fibre origin: Wool from New Zealand| Jute from Bangladesh
Production: Spun and made in Germany

Flexible woolen cord with a natural Burlap core. This cord is made out of 100% undyed wool wrapped around a burlap core. Ideal for interior craft projects ie:. poufs, mats, seats, carpets.

I recently wove a carpet using this lovely yarn and I was surprised how little is need to cover a large area. The carpet is strong can be hoovered and is very hard wearing.

1kg equals approx. 75m
1.3kg to weave a 1m2 area = 100x100cm

Length approx.: 12.5m / 100g
Weight: 1ply, Nm 0.125/1
Needle size: 20mm
Material: 60% Wool / 40% Jute

Fibre origin: Wool from New Zealand| Jute from Bangladesh
Production: Spun and made in Germany

Flexible woolen cord with a natural Burlap core. This cord is made out of 100% undyed wool wrapped around a burlap core. Ideal for interior craft projects ie:. poufs, mats, seats, carpets.

I recently wove a carpet using this lovely yarn and I was surprised how little is need to cover a large area. The carpet is strong can be hoovered and is very hard wearing.

1kg equals approx. 75m
1.3kg to weave a 1m2 area = 100x100cm

Length approx.: 12.5m / 100g
Weight: 1ply, Nm 0.125/1
Needle size: 20mm
Material: 60% Wool / 40% Jute

Fibre origin: Wool from New Zealand| Jute from Bangladesh
Production: Spun and made in Germany

Luxurious softness from the Himalayas

This luxurious Cashmere fibre comes from the fine undercoat of Himalayan Cashmere goats, known for producing one of the softest natural fibres in the world. The down is carefully combed and cleaned in Nepal, resulting in a pure white, exquisitely soft fibre of 16 microns fineness — ideal for the most delicate and luxurious projects.

Details
• Composition: 100% Cashmere
• Fibre fineness: 16 Micron
• Preparation: Combed
• Colour: Pure White
• Origin: Cashmere goats from the Himalayas
• Processing: Combed in Nepal

Uses
Perfect for luxury spinning, felting, and blending with fine fibres such as silk or yak. Produces beautifully soft yarns and textiles with natural lustre and warmth.

Sustainability
Responsibly sourced from small herders in the Himalayan region, supporting traditional goat-keeping and sustainable fibre practices.

Catechu Dye – Dye Colour: Brown and Beige | Botanical: Acacia catechu | Produced & Processed in India

Catechu, also known as Cutch, is a versatile natural dye that produces a beautiful range of brown and beige shades on cotton, silk, and wool fibres. This dye is composed of two components: catechu-tannic acid, which dissolves in cold water, and catechin, which requires hot water for extraction. Catechu is rich in tannins and will dye without the need for a mordant, though it can also benefit from one for brighter results. Some even suggest Catechu may help those with eczema – an added bonus for a naturally healing dye!

Colour Fastness: Good

Product Details:

• Dye Colour: Brown and Beige
• Perfect for: Cotton, silk, and wool fibres
• Mordant Optional: Alum for brighter colours, Iron for darker results

Basic Recipe:

1. Ingredients:
   • 200g wool (mordant optional)
   • 20g Catechu extract (made into paste with boiling water)
2. Instructions:
   • Add the Catechu paste to the dye pot with hot water and stir regularly.
   • Add the mordanted wool and simmer for 1 hour.
   • Leave the wool in the dye bath overnight for a deeper colour.
   • Let the wool oxidize before rinsing.

Note:

• Catechu is difficult to exhaust, meaning you can add more wool later for lighter tones.
• Mordanting the wool with Alum will give brighter results, but Catechu will still produce rich browns without it. For darker shades, use an Iron mordant.

Enjoy the versatility of Catechu dye and explore its potential for a wide range of beautiful brown and beige hues in your projects!

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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.

Chestnut Extract ~ Natural Tannin & Dye

CHESTNUT EXTRACT from OCCITANIA | manufactured in the South of France

Chestnut Extract is a premium natural dye and tannin derived from the sustainable regrowth of chestnut trees in the South of France. Known for its eco-friendly production process, this extract offers a zero-waste solution by repurposing the remaining wood for construction materials. Rich in hydrolysable tannins (ellagic type), Chestnut Extract provides exceptional dyeing and tanning properties.

Key Features:

• Natural Dye & Tannin – Produces warm beige, brown, and grey tones on mordanted fibres.

• Sustainable & Zero-Waste – Created without external water usage, ensuring minimal environmental impact.

• Versatile Application – Ideal for textile dyeing, printing, and leather tanning.

How to Use:

• For Light Tones: Use 5–10% of the weight of the fabric (WOF).

• For Medium Shades: Use 10–20% WOF.

• For Deep, Rich Hues: Use 20–30% WOF.

• For Darker Shades: Combine with iron (1–3% WOF) for deeper, muted colours.

Dissolve the extract in hot water before adding it to your dye bath for the best results. For optimal colour retention and depth, use Chestnut Extract in combination with other mordants.

Sustainably Sourced:

The chestnut tree, reaching heights of 25–30 metres, thrives around the Mediterranean and across temperate regions of Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, and North America. Historically used for dyeing and tanning, its large-scale use only emerged in the 19th century. Due to overexploitation and disease, chestnut groves have diminished, making sustainable sourcing essential for preserving this valuable natural resource.

Traditional Chestnut Dye Recipe:

Ingredients:

• 50g Chestnut Extract (or use the WOF formula)

• 1 litre water to dissolve, adjust water according the textile volume

• Mordanted fabric (cotton, wool, silk)

• Optional: Iron modifier for grey tones

Instructions:

1. Dissolve the Chestnut Extract in warm water, stirring well.

2. Submerge pre-mordanted fabric and heat for 45–60 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. For deeper shades, allow the fabric to soak overnight.

4. Rinse thoroughly and dry in the shade.

5. (Optional) For grey tones, dip the dyed fabric in an iron modifier bath.

Perfect for Eco-Conscious Crafters:

Whether you're a textile artist, natural dyer, or eco-friendly crafter, Chestnut Extract offers a versatile, sustainable dye solution. Discover the timeless beauty of natural dyes and bring rich, earthy tones to your creations!

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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.

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

Chlorophyllin Extract
Source: Alfalfa, Stinging Nettles, and Other Edible Plants

Chlorophyllin Extract is a concentrated natural dye obtained from plants like alfalfa and stinging nettles. Specially developed, this vibrant green extract is ideal for your natural dyeing applications.

Main Constituent:

• Copper Chlorophyllins

Suggested Quantities:

• For light tones: Use 5–10% of the fabric weight (WOF).
• For medium shades: Use 10–20% WOF.
• For deeper shades: Use 20–30% WOF.

Uses:

• Natural Dyeing & Textile Printing: This extract is suitable for any fibre that has been mordanted. Various shades of green can be achieved depending on the formula and mordant used.
• Fine Arts & Decoration: Ideal for aqueous formulations such as fine paints, watercolours, and natural inks.
• Other Applications: Can also be used to colour aqueous solutions, binders, cleaning products, and liquid soaps.

Chlorophyllin:
Chlorophyll is the primary pigment in plants, responsible for photosynthesis. It captures light energy and converts it into biochemical energy. As the seasons change, chlorophyll breaks down in autumn, revealing other pigments and creating the vibrant colours of the season. Chlorophyllin, the molecule used in dyeing, is chemically similar to hemoglobin, an essential molecule in animals.

Light Fastness:
Chlorophyllin extract has poor to moderate lightfastness. It is recommended for indoor applications or fabrics that won't be exposed to prolonged direct sunlight.

Traditional Chlorophyllin Dye Recipe

Ingredients:

• 20g Chlorophyllin Extract (or use the WOF formula above)
• 1 litre water (adjust according to fabric volume)
• Mordanted fabric (cotton, wool, silk)

Instructions:

1. Mordant the Fabric: Pre-mordant your fabric with alum and cream of tartar, or gallnuts and aluminium acetate.
2. Dissolve the Extract: Dissolve 20g of Chlorophyllin Extract in 1 litre of warm water. Stir well to ensure it dissolves completely.
3. Heat the Dye Bath: Bring the dye bath to a gentle simmer (around 80°C) and add the mordanted fabric.
4. Dye the Fabric: Allow the fabric to simmer for 45–60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Rinse and Dry: Once the desired colour is achieved, remove the fabric, rinse in cool water, and dry in the shade.

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NETTLE SHAWL – DHONN NEANTÓIGE

100% Nettle Fibre | Hand-knit in Nepal | Naturally Dyed with Catechu & Iron in Co. Clare, Ireland

A Shawl Rooted in Place & Process

Our nettle shawls begin high in the Himalayas, where wild nettle is harvested, retted, hand-spun and hand-knit by artisans working with a fair-trade organisation (WFTO application in progress). Each piece supports remote families through fair income and the continuation of traditional craft.

Once completed, the shawls travel directly to our dye studio in County Clare, where they are carefully scoured and dyed in small batches using rain-harvested water, cold-mordant methods, and a warm, earthy botanical blend of catechu and iron (ferrous acetate).

The result is Dhonn Neantóige — a rich, grounding brown with natural depth and subtle variation that can only come from plant dyes.

At a Glance

Colour Note

Both nettle fibre and botanical dyes vary naturally from batch to batch. As a result, each shawl develops its own uniquely warm, earthy tone.

Your piece will be a close match to the photographed colour, while remaining entirely individual — shaped by fibre, plant pigment and process.

A printed care card is included with every shawl.

Why It’s Special

• 100% nettle fibre — gathered, spun and knitted entirely by hand
• Fair-trade supply chain supporting remote Himalayan families
• Naturally dyed in Co. Clare using rain-harvested water
• Natural mordants only — alum and iron; no heavy metals
• Catechu and iron create a classic, grounding botanical brown
• Small-batch dyeing — five shawls per vat for care and consistency
• Closed-loop studio — filtered rinse water nourishes our woodland; dye solids composted in our wormery to feed new dye plants
• Naturally unique — subtle variation in size and drape; softens beautifully with wear
• Printed care card included

Care

Hand wash cold with a pH-neutral soap. Rinse thoroughly, reshape gently and dry flat.
With time and wear, the nettle fibre becomes increasingly soft and supple.

Wrap yourself in the warm, grounding beauty of nettle — crafted fair, naturally dyed, and finished with deep respect for land and maker alike.

A small amount of Citric Acid can make a big difference in adjusting the PH levels of various substances. It falls between lemon juice and Tartaric Acid in terms of strength and is a valuable tool in achieving desired levels of acidity in natural Dyeing.

*orders of more than one piece will be cut in one continuous length unless instructed otherwise *

Red flowers pop out from a dark & light grey branched background.

High quality Italian wool fabric, with an organic cotton core.

Can be used for making

skirts, jumpers, coats, capes, wrist warmers, hats, scarves and more
heavy curtains, throws, bedcovers, blankets etc

*orders of more than 1 meter will be cut in one continuous piece unless instructed otherwise.

Material:
80% virgin wool, 20% organic cotton
Width: 152cm/59inches
Weight: 273g/sqm 9.6oz/square meter
Shrinkage: approx. 5%

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!

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.

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.

Capture beautiful pinks and light purples with Cochineal!  This recipe, PDF, walks you through the steps of home dyeing  (200g - 300g) of cotton or linen based yarns or fabric with Cochineal Dye. 

Looking for Cochineal dye supplies? Not sure your calculations are correct? Contact us! ~ Or pick up the Cochineal Dye Kit for Cotton and Linen here.

Capture beautiful reds and purples with Cochineal!  This recipe, PDF, walks you through the steps of home dyeing two skeins (200g) of wool or silk based yarns or fabric with Cochineal Dye.

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

COCHINEAL NATURAL DYEING KIT FOR PLANT FIBRES ~ This Kit contains everything you need to dye 100-300g of Yarn/Fibre/Fabric.

DYE COLOUR: Pink, Light Pink

 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

20g Cochineal, 100g Alum, 30g Soda Ash, 7g Iron ~ all packaged in resealable stand up bags

COCHINEAL NATURAL DYEING KIT FOR WOOL AND SILK FIBRES ~ This Kit contains everything you need to dye 100-300g of Yarn/Fibre/Fabric.

DYE COLOURS: Red, Pink, Pale Pink, Purple, Pale 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 Cochineal, 6g Tartaric Acid, 2x 10g Cream of Tartar, 30g Alum, 5g Iron ~ all packaged in resealable stand up bags

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.

Cola Nuts
Dye Colour: Orange to Almost-Black | Botanically: Cola nitida (Vent.) A. Chev.

Cola nuts, a treasured natural dye source from Africa, are celebrated for their rich, vibrant orange hue. When combined with Indigo, they create a striking, almost-black colour, a technique rooted in traditional African dyeing practices. With their high tannin content, Cola nuts offer exceptional colour fastness, making them a reliable and durable choice for natural dyeing. Perfect for eco-conscious artists and makers, Cola nuts provide a unique and sustainable addition to your dyeing collection.

Colour Fastness: Very Good

Video Demonstration:
To see the Cola nut dyeing process in action, watch this insightful video from 1996 showcasing the use of Cola nuts and Indigo in textiles.

"A Dyeing Art" - Indigo & Cola Nut & Textiles - Circa 1996

Watch the video here

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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.

CORE WOOL ~ BASIC FELTING/STUFFING WOOL

This is just the one, if you are looking for a base or core wool for needle felting. It gives a smooth finish to all your needle felting works and is ideal for base work before you put on the colour (if you do). It keeps detailed shapes and it felts so quickly it is unbelievable.

It is also useful for wet felting, we have been using it on big and small projects and because it comes in a carded fleece you can take the layers easily apart for laying out thin layer up on layer.

SUITABLE FOR:
Wet felting
Stuffing teddys, dolls, cushion etc.
Needle or Dry felting

ORIGIN: grown and processed in South Germany

GUIDELINE: shown in the picture are1kg roll - 250gr is quite a lot, it is quite bulky so unless you are creating big pieces, this will last for a while!

Coreopsis Extract

Source: Coreopsis tinctoria (Dyer's Coreopsis)

Coreopsis extract is a high-quality, water-soluble natural dye obtained from the flowers of Coreopsis tinctoria, also known as Dyer’s Coreopsis. It produces vibrant shades ranging from sunny yellow to burnt orange and rust to brown, depending on concentration and modifiers.

Extracted in a process designed for textile use, this dye is ideal for natural dyeing, textile printing, painting and ink making. It is suitable for both protein and cellulose fibres.

Main Components:

• Flavonoids
• Chalcones
• Carotenoid-like compounds

Suggested Quantities (WOF – Weight of Fabric):

• Light Shades: Use 2–4% WOF for pale yellow
• Medium Shades: Use 5–8% WOF for gold and orange
• Darker Tones: Use 8–10% and up WOF or apply modifiers (e.g. iron)

Uses:

• Natural Dyeing of Protein & Cellulose Fibres: Bright and cheerful yellows, soft oranges, and warm rusts depending on WOF and afterbaths.
• Ink & Paint Making: Suitable for water-based pigment binders, gouache, or lake pigment preparation.
• Textile Printing & Surface Design: Use with pigment binder systems or thickened pastes.

The Plant:

Coreopsis (C. tinctoria) is a hardy flowering plant native to North America and cultivated for its rich dye properties. The flowers are harvested and processed into a soluble dye extract through a water-based method designed specifically for textile applications.

Note:

This is a soluble dye extract, not a pigment. It dissolves in water and is ideal for immersion dyeing and printing alike.

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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.