SALE STOCKHOLM ~ Lemongrass

€22,50 €18,00 Save €4,50

Stockholm is a beautifully simple semi solid yarn, very soft and easy to knit. You can knit a sweater within a couple of days and it is suitable for quick knits, children and beginners. It is a pleasure to work with and due to its bulky weight gives quick and satisfying results as well as a clean and visible knit.

Pattern design by Ailbíona McLochlainn

In a nutshell:

100g/3.5oz
100m/109yards
6-9mm needles
Hand wash
Suitable for felting

Fibre Origin: America museling free farms
Naturally dyed with Organic fresh Irish Weld

Stockholm Lemongrass naturally dyed chunky wool yarn

Stockholm knitting pattern blue cardigan

Kalinka pattern stockholm red riding hood yarn

SALE DOOLIN ~ Marigold

€28,85 €18,00 Save €10,85

Let’s celebrate the humble nettle! Doolin can also be used for all softwool patterns.

Doolin is made from 80%wool and 20% Ramie and the bigger brother of our 4ply Turin, made from a similar blend but including Silk as well. Ramie is a bast fibre, made from the inner phloem of the nettle. Ramie not only gives the yarn a gentle sheen, but also provides strength and stability needed for the heel and toe areas making it a great alternative to nylon rich yarns. Ramie doesn’t absorb dye the same way as wool does, giving this yarn a unique two-toned mottled effect.

Doolin and Turin are 'all rounder' yarns suitable for any project you set your mind too.

Like with all hand knitted items, a gentle handwash is best, however, this yarn has been washing machine tested by us and can be wool washed if preferred.

We also have some stunning patterns available for this yarn in our pattern section, designed by LBhandknits for AppleOak FibreWorks.

Patterns shown:
Ascophylia hat pattern
Sleeping in the Garden sock pattern
Rochelle Sock pattern

In a nutshell for 1 skein:
80% wool & 20% Ramie
weight Sport
100gr/ 3.5oz
300m/ 328yards
2-3mm needles
Dyed in Ireland naturally using fresh organic Coreopsis plants.
Origins: Wool USA, Ramie China, spun in the Czech Republic

Speeping in the garden sock pattern for doolin yarn

Lása ~ Buí

€24,00

Lása Buí (yellow)~ Wool yarn naturally dyed with organic buckthorn bark

Lása is an unusual addition to our yarn range and should strictly speaking be on the weaving page. It is considered a weaving yarn and I always feel like getting loom every time I look at it! The colour uptake of this yarn is unreal ~ incredibly deep and satisfied colours, though still being semi solids. Lása can be added as an additional yarn to thicken a thin yarn or even held double, though it is very fine. For the lace maker a joy to work with and anyone else who enjoys delicate knits.

Lása is made from 100% pure wool. The yarn is fully processed in Peru, from raising and shearing of the sheep to the finished yarn.

Once done, we apply the final colour touch, using only sustainable, no impact dyeing methods and organic ingredients. Lása is a joy to dye and it has a beautiful saturated, deep, yet semi solid, colour uptake.

In a nutshell:

Weight: 100g = 3.5 oz skeins
Meterage: 1000m = 1093yards = 2ply lace yarn
Suggested Knitting Needles: 2-3mm (metric needle size) = Size 3-4 (USA)

Lása Buí (yellow)~ Wool yarn naturally dyed with organic buckthorn bark

Lása Bán~ Wool yarn lace naturally dyed in 12 shades

Síoda~ Solas na gréine

€38,50

Síoda Solas na gréine (Sunshine)~ Merino Silk yarn dyed with Madder & organic hawthorn and organic buckthorn bark

Síoda is one of our favourite sellers. The yarn is soft, light and yet with a light drape. The high mulberry silk content gives it a beautiful sheen and a signature luxury similar to our yeti yarn. A pleasure to knit and a joy to wear.

Síoda is made from 50% Mulberry Silk and 50% Merino wool. The entire wool production is done in Peru from the raising of the sheep to the finished yarn. The mulberry silk is imported from China, but all is spun in Peru.

Once done, we apply the final colour touch, using only sustainable, no impact dyeing methods and organic ingredients.

In a nutshell:

Weight: 100g = 3.5 oz skeins
Meterage: 440m = 481 yards = 4ply
Suggested Knitting Needles: 2-3mm (metric needle size) = Size 3-4 (USA)

Síoda Solas na gréine  (Sunshine)~ Merino Silk yarn dyed with Madder & organic hawthorn and organic buckthorn bark

SALE TURIN ~ Dandelion

€30,85 €18,00 Save €12,85

And then there was the nettle. Turin is a slightly shiny 4ply yarn and has much to offer! Spun in the Czech Republic, this yarn is made from wool blended with Ramie and Silk to produce a delicate but strong yarn with a cheeky shine to it. This is one of our favourites to use in plant dyed multi-colours – it makes the colours come alive – ever changing with the light.

Due to its Ramie and silk content, it makes sturdy socks, but it can also be used for knitting flattering garments. Beautifully soft but can be a little stiff at the beginning, this yarn will win you over in no time.

Pattern design by Ailbíona McLochlainn

In a nutshell for 1 skein:
60% wool & 20% Ramie & 20% Silk
4 ply
weight Fingering
100gr/ 3.5oz
425m/ 464.7yards
2-3mm needles
Hand wash only

Dyed in Ireland naturally using fresh organic Dyer's Chamomile and Coreopsis

Turin a Pale fire sock designed by Ailbíona McLochlainn

Sceal Gra knitting pattern using turin yarn by Ailbíona McLochlainn

Olann Bhog ~ Buí

€23,50

Olann Bhog Buí (yellow)~ Wool yarn naturally dyed with organic buckthorn bark

Olann Bhog is a bouncy, versatile soft sport weight yarn, starring in our Winnie the Pooh Children's pattern collection: Forest Friends. Olann Bhog, formerly known as Softwool, has been with us from the very beginning and a good number of patterns have been written for it. You can find those in the Pattern section. It is a traditional favourite and a pleasure to knit with.

Olann Bhog is made from 100% pure wool. The yarn is fully processed in Peru, from raising and shearing of the sheep to the finished yarn.

Once done, we apply the final colour touch, using only sustainable, no impact dyeing methods and organic ingredients. Corrie is a joy to dye and it has a beautiful saturated, yet semi solid colour uptake.

In a nutshell:

Weight: 100g = 3.5 oz skeins
Meterage: 300m = 328yards = Sport
Suggested Knitting Needles: 3.5-4mm (metric needle size) = Size 5-6 (USA)

Olann Bhog Buí (yellow)~ Wool yarn naturally dyed with organic buckthorn bark

Olann Bhog wool yarn collection naturally dyed in 12 different shadesr

Corrie ~ Buí

€23,50

Corrie Buí (yellow) ~ Wool yarn naturally dyed with organic buckthorn bark

Corrie is a soft single ply, velvety yarn that knits up quickly. It is our little sister to our chunkier Stockholm range and our first dyed DK yarn. It is a pleasant, fast knitting yarn, good for beginners and for quick projects!

Corrie is made from 100% pure wool. The yarn is fully processed in Peru, from raising and shearing of the sheep to the finished yarn.

Once done, we apply the final colour touch, using only sustainable, no impact dyeing methods and organic ingredients. Corrie is a joy to dye and it has a beautiful saturated, yet semi solid colour uptake.

In a nutshell:

Weight: 100g = 3.5 oz skeins
Meterage: 200m = 219yards = DK
Suggested Knitting Needles: 4mm (metric needle size) = Size 6 (USA)

Corrie Buí (yellow) ~ Wool yarn naturally dyed with organic buckthorn bark

Turin ~ Buí

€31,00

Turin Buí (yellow) ~ Wool/Silk/Ramie yarn dyed with organic buckthorn bark

Turin has been an old time favourite in our collection. This magical yarn effortlessly transforms into durable socks or luxurious clothing. The yarn is soft, light and has a gorgeous sheen. The added Ramie (processed nettle) and silk content, gives this yarn the needed strength for long lasting socks, sweaters and other garments. As you can see an absolute all rounder!

Turin is made from 60% pure wool, 20% mulberry silk and 20% Ramie. The wool comes from South America, the ramie fibre and mulberry silk is imported from China and the final yarn is spun in Czechia, Europe.

Once done, we apply the final colour touch, using only sustainable, no impact dyeing methods and organic ingredients. Turin is a joy to dye and it has a beautiful saturated, yet semi solid colour uptake.

In a nutshell:

Weight: 100g = 3.5 oz skeins
Meterage: 425m = 465yards = 4ply
Suggested Knitting Needles: 3mm (metric needle size) = Size 3 (USA)

Turin Buí (yellow) ~ Wool/Silk/Ramie yarn dyed with organic buckthorn bark

Turin ~ Wool/Silk/Ramie yarn naturally dyed

Turin ~ Wool/Silk/Ramie yarn naturally dyed in the shade

Lima ~ Buí

€31,00

Lima Buí (yellow) ~ Wool/Linen/Tussah Silk yarn dyed with organic buckthorn bark

Lima is a new and rather cool addition to our growing yarn range. The yarn is soft, light and with a little sheen. Rather than mulberry silk, Lima is made using tussah silk, also known as peace silk. The worm had the chance to leave the cocoon, creating a partly crystalized silk thread. This results in a difficult fibre to dye, but works beautifully in a blended yarn.

Add the linen content and Lima has a more speckled and slightly textured appearance. Lima is a versatile yarn, with structure, softness and longevity. A pleasure to knit and wear, especially in the warmer seasons.

Lima is made from 50% pure wool, 25% Tussah silk and 25% Linen. The entire wool production is done in Peru from the raising of the sheep to the finished yarn. The mulberry silk is imported from China and the linen from South America, but all is spun in Peru.

Once done, we apply the final colour touch, using only sustainable, no impact dyeing methods and organic ingredients.

In a nutshell:

Weight: 100g = 3.5 oz skeins
Meterage: 350m = 383yards = 4ply/Sport
Suggested Knitting Needles: 3mm (metric needle size) = Size 4 (USA)

Lima Buí (yellow) ~ Wool/Linen/Tussah Silk yarn dyed with organic buckthorn bark

Lima Wool/Linen/Tussah Silk yarn dyed with natural dyes

STOCKHOLM ~ Buí

€23,50

STOCKHOLM Buí (Yellow) ~ Naturally dyed with organic buckthorn bark

Stockholm is a beautifully simple semi solid yarn, very soft and easy to knit. You can knit a sweater within a couple of days and it is suitable for quick knits, children and beginners. It is a pleasure to work with and due to its bulky weight gives quick and satisfying results as well as a clean and visible knit. The yarn is made entirely in Peru, keeping the yarn production from husbandry to finished spun yarn within one country.

Pattern design by Ailbíona McLochlainn

In a nutshell:

100g/3.5oz
100m/109yards
6-9mm needles
Hand wash
Suitable for felting

Fibre Origin: South America, Peru, mulesing free farms

STOCKHOLM Buí (Yellow) ~ Naturally dyed with organic buckthorn bark

SALE DOOLIN ~ Finch

€28,85 €18,00 Save €10,85

Let’s celebrate the humble nettle! Doolin can also be used for all softwool patterns.

Doolin is made from 80%wool and 20% Ramie and the bigger brother of our 4ply Turin, made from a similar blend but including Silk as well. Ramie is a bast fibre, made from the inner phloem of the nettle. Ramie not only gives the yarn a gentle sheen, but also provides strength and stability needed for the heel and toe areas making it a great alternative to nylon rich yarns. Ramie doesn’t absorb dye the same way as wool does, giving this yarn a unique two-toned mottled effect.

Doolin and Turin are 'all rounder' yarns suitable for any project you set your mind too.

Like with all hand knitted items, a gentle handwash is best, however, this yarn has been washing machine tested by us and can be wool washed if preferred.

We also have some stunning patterns available for this yarn in our pattern section, designed by LBhandknits for AppleOak FibreWorks.

Patterns shown:
Ascophylia hat pattern
Sleeping in the Garden sock pattern
Rochelle Sock pattern

In a nutshell for 1 skein:
80% wool & 20% Ramie
weight Sport
100gr/ 3.5oz
300m/ 328yards
2-3mm needles
Dyed in Ireland naturally using fresh organic Coreopsis plants.
Origins: Wool USA, Ramie China, spun in the Czech Republic

SALE DOOLIN ~ Duckling

€28,85 €18,00 Save €10,85

Let’s celebrate the humble nettle! Doolin can also be used for all softwool patterns.

Doolin is made from 80%wool and 20% Ramie and the bigger brother of our 4ply Turin, made from a similar blend but including Silk as well. Ramie is a bast fibre, made from the inner phloem of the nettle. Ramie not only gives the yarn a gentle sheen, but also provides strength and stability needed for the heel and toe areas making it a great alternative to nylon rich yarns. Ramie doesn’t absorb dye the same way as wool does, giving this yarn a unique two-toned mottled effect.

Doolin and Turin are 'all rounder' yarns suitable for any project you set your mind too.

Like with all hand knitted items, a gentle handwash is best, however, this yarn has been washing machine tested by us and can be wool washed if preferred.

We also have some stunning patterns available for this yarn in our pattern section, designed by LBhandknits for AppleOak FibreWorks.

Patterns shown:
Ascophylia hat pattern
Sleeping in the Garden sock pattern
Rochelle Sock pattern

In a nutshell for 1 skein:
80% wool & 20% Ramie
weight Sport
100gr/ 3.5oz
300m/ 328yards
2-3mm needles
Dyed in Ireland naturally using fresh organic Coreopsis plants.
Origins: Wool USA, Ramie China, spun in the Czech Republic

ALPACA LIGHT ~ Gran

€30,75

Creating wearable Colours in a close relationship with nature - this Palette has been inspired by Fruiting trees & Shrubs, Irish River Meadows and Late Indian Summers.

Only selected baby alpaca fleeces from the Peruvian Andes are used for this incredibly soft and light Alpaca yarn. Spun in Peru, Alpaca Light still keeps with the general slouchy and drapey character of any Alpaca yarn. It is best suited for flowing and body skimming pieces, ideally knitted seamlessly. Unlike its bigger siblings, Alpaca Light is perfect for delicate knits, baby clothes or undergarments.

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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.

Pattern: Harvest Season

In a nutshell for 1 skein:
100% baby Alpaca
4ply
100g/ 3.5oz
400m/ 437.4yards
Needle size 2-3mm
Origin: Peruvian Andes
Spun: in Peru
Dyed naturally in Ireland with rhubarb root

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.

*SALE* STOCKHOLM ~ Lemongrass

*SALE* DOOLIN ~ Marigold

Lása ~ Buí

Síoda~ Solas na gréine

*SALE* TURIN ~ Dandelion

Olann Bhog ~ Buí

Corrie ~ Buí

Turin ~ Buí

Lima ~ Buí

STOCKHOLM ~ Buí

*SALE* DOOLIN ~ Finch

*SALE* DOOLIN ~ Duckling

ALPACA LIGHT ~ Gran

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