Lincot is 'rustically spun' - meaning that the yarn is thick-and-thin, presenting like an old fashioned handspun. It takes color beautifully, with lots of subtle, rich variations in tone. And when knitted up, it gives the resulting fabric a captivatingly textured look and feel.

About the yarn: spun unevenly in Germany, the fibres are sourced from sustainable and ethical friendly sources.  The uneven texture of Lincot also has interesting implications for gauge. In meterage, this yarn is a spot-on DK weight, measuring 220m per 100g. However, when it comes to gauge it 'behaves' like a much thicker yarn, and seems to work best in garments when knitted at an aran-weight gauge. This makes Lincot an extremely economical yarn! Meaning, you need far less of it than you would an ordinary DK weight yarn. For example: a sweater requiring 500g of DK weight yarn worked up for designer Albina with only 400g. 

In a nutshell for 1 skein:
70% cotton / 30% linen
weight 2 ply DK
100g/ 3.5oz
220m/ 240.59yards
4-5mm needles

Read a designer's review of LinCot here
Read the review of LB Handknit's LinCot dress knitting pattern, Rusticana, here
Get your copy of Rusticana, here

Due to the fibre content, LinCot is a great option for Vegans with several plant dyed colours!  Curious to read more about our dyes? Click here.

Indigo* - herbaceous plant ( you might get a bit of blue on your hands while
Knitting - that is easily washed of with soap and even healthy!)
Vegan note: please be aware that we use Lac and Cochineal dyes as well, which would be of animal origin ~ Cochineal** - small louse; Lac*** - the casing made by beetles to hatch and protect their eggs.

Wrap yourself into the warmth and smoothness of Alpaca Fino!

While similar to sheep’s wool, it is warmer, not prickly and has no lanolin making it a great choice for people sensitive to wool.

This DK weight yarn is a real classic - it is smooth with a beautiful gentle sheen. Fino shows off stitch work beautifully and is very easy to wear and take care of. Due to its slouchy and drapey effect it is best suited for flowing and body skimming pieces, ideally knitted seamlessly.

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All our Alpaca yarns come from the Peruvian Andes

The entire production ~ from Alpaca farmer to the spun yarn ~ is done within Peru, supporting local employment and a low carbon footprint.

Fino is available in 7 lovely natural undyed shades. 

In a nutshell for 1 skein:
100% Alpaca (fine)
weight DK
100g/3.5oz
200m/218.72yds
4mm needles
Handwash

This is a natural product and may contain natural debris ie. Straw which can be easily removed.

Irish production is at the heart of our business and we are delighted to introduce you to Olann, an Irish blended wool yarn made from 60% Irish Wool and 40% New Zealand wool.

Olann is quick to knit up and creates a soft but sturdy fabric. Due to being a plied yarn it creates air pockets when knitting, creating an extra layer of warmth and softness. 

Olann is made from the wool of Irish roaming sheep, but blended with New Zealand fleece to give it more strength and softness.

Olann is blended and spun in Donegal by Donegal Yarns. From windy Donegal, Olann comes down to us to be finally naturally dyed in Co. Clare near the shores of Lough Derg.

In a nutshell: