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Our Yarns

All AppleOak yarns are made from natural fibres and coloured using traditional natural dyes wherever indicated. We work with wool, alpaca, yak, silk, hemp, ramie, bamboo and nettle — fibres chosen for integrity, longevity and feel.

Our own-brand yarns are dyed in-house using natural colour. We do not use heavy metals or synthetic colour-enhancing chemicals. Where possible, our dyes are organically grown and processed in our studio in Co. Clare.

Natural fibre. Honest colour. 

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ALPACA PUNO <br> 100% Baby Alpaca <br> Undyed Natural Colours
ALPACA PUNO
100% Baby Alpaca
Undyed Natural Colours
€25,95
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Set of yarn skeins in various colors on a wooden surface
ALPACA QUITO
100% Superfine Alpaca
Natural Colours
€24,95
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Three skeins of yarn in black, brown, and white on a teal coloured wooden surface.
ALPEN- 250g
Goat Hair & Wool
Heritage Carpet & Weaving Yarn
€18,00

ALPACA PUNO
100% Baby Alpaca
Undyed Natural Colours

€25,95 Save €-25,95

ALPACA PUNO

100% Baby Alpaca | Aran Weight | Undyed Natural Colours

There is a quiet warmth unique to baby alpaca.

Grown in the high altitudes of the Peruvian Andes, baby alpaca fibre offers exceptional softness, warmth, and lightness. Free of lanolin and naturally gentle, it is especially well suited for sensitive skin.

Alpaca Puno is a softly spun, lightly twisted yarn made from 100% baby alpaca fibre. Its airy structure allows tiny pockets of air to form within the knitted fabric, creating exceptional insulation whilst remaining lightweight and breathable.

Smooth and silky on the needles, it allows stitches to settle naturally into place. The finished fabric has a relaxed drape and soft volume, making it especially suited for warm sweaters, scarves, and garments designed for comfort and ease.

From alpaca farmer to spinning mill, the entire production takes place within Peru, supporting regional fibre traditions and local employment.

In a nutshell

Fibre: 100% baby alpaca
Yarn type: softly spun, lightly twisted (Nm 2/2)
Weight: Chunky 
Length: approx. 100m per 100 g skein
Skein weight: 100 g
Recommended needle size: 5–6 mm

Origin: Baby alpaca fibre from Peru 🇵🇪
Production: Spun and finished in Peru

What it is ideal for

• Warm sweaters and cardigans
• Hats, scarves, and shawls
• Winter garments
• Soft, insulating knitwear
• Comfortable everyday pieces

Character

Baby alpaca is one of the warmest natural fibres available whilst remaining lightweight and breathable. Its fine fibre diameter and absence of guard hairs create exceptional softness. The gently spun structure creates loft and insulation, producing garments that are warm without weight.

Naturally free of lanolin, it is well suited for those sensitive to sheep’s wool.

Care

Hand wash gently in cool water
Reshape whilst damp
Dry flat

Shade continuity

This yarn is available in a carefully selected range of natural alpaca shades. These colours reflect the natural fleece tones and require no dyeing.

If working on a larger project, we recommend ordering sufficient yarn to complete your garment.

Colourways

Available in a range of natural, undyed alpaca shades drawn directly from the natural fleece palette.

Select your colour from the dropdown menu.

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ALPACA PUNO <br> 100% Baby Alpaca <br> Undyed Natural Colours
ALPACA PUNO <br> 100% Baby Alpaca <br> Undyed Natural Colours
Ball of yarn with a label on a textured wooden surface
Skein of alpaca yarn with a label on a wooden surface
A skein of alpaca yarn on a teal coloured timber background
Skein of brown alpaca yarn with a label on a teal coloured wooden surface
Gray skein of yarn with a label on a wooden surface
ALPACA PUNO <br> 100% Baby Alpaca <br> Undyed Natural Colours
Dark gray skein of yarn with a label on a rustic wooden surface
ALPACA PUNO <br> 100% Baby Alpaca <br> Undyed Natural Colours
ALPACA PUNO <br> 100% Baby Alpaca <br> Undyed Natural Colours
Ball of yarn with a label on a textured wooden surface
Skein of alpaca yarn with a label on a wooden surface
A skein of alpaca yarn on a teal coloured timber background
Skein of brown alpaca yarn with a label on a teal coloured wooden surface
Gray skein of yarn with a label on a wooden surface
ALPACA PUNO <br> 100% Baby Alpaca <br> Undyed Natural Colours
Dark gray skein of yarn with a label on a rustic wooden surface

ALPACA QUITO
100% Superfine Alpaca
Natural Colours

€24,95 Save €-24,95

ALPACA QUITO

100% Superfine Alpaca | Aran Weight | Natural Colours | NOTE: The black yarn is dyed, as natural black Alpacas are a rarity.

There is a particular comfort in softly spun alpaca. 

Grown in the high altitudes of the Peruvian Andes, superfine alpaca fibre offers exceptional warmth whilst remaining lightweight, breathable, and gentle against the skin. Naturally free of lanolin, it is especially well suited for those sensitive to sheep’s wool.

Alpaca Quito is a softly spun single-ply yarn made from 100% superfine alpaca fibre. Its airy structure allows the knitted fabric to form countless small air pockets, creating exceptional insulation whilst maintaining lightness and drape.

Smooth and silky on the needles, it moves effortlessly whilst knitting and settles into garments with a relaxed, natural flow. Its softness and buoyancy make it especially suited to warm sweaters, scarves, and garments designed for comfort and ease.

From alpaca farmer to spinning mill, the entire production takes place within Peru, supporting regional fibre traditions and local employment.

In a nutshell

Fibre: 100% superfine alpaca
Yarn type: single ply (Nm 1.2/1)
Weight: Aran weight
Length: 120m per 100 g skein
Skein weight: 100 g
Recommended needle size: 5–6 mm

Origin: Superfine alpaca from Peru 🇵🇪
Production: Spun and finished in Peru

What it is ideal for

• Warm sweaters and cardigans
• Hats, scarves, and shawls
• Winter garments
• Soft and insulating knitwear
• Seamless and draped garments

Character

This softly spun single-ply yarn creates exceptional loft and insulation whilst remaining lightweight. Superfine alpaca offers natural warmth, softness, and breathability. Free of lanolin, it is especially comfortable for sensitive skin.

Its gently spun structure allows finished garments to retain softness, warmth, and natural drape.

Care

Hand wash gently in cool water
Reshape whilst damp
Dry flat

Shade continuity

This yarn is available in a carefully selected range of natural alpaca shades. These colours reflect the natural fleece tones and require no dyeing, apart from black.

If working on a larger project, we recommend ordering sufficient yarn to complete your garment.

Colourways

Available in a range of natural  alpaca shades drawn directly from the natural fleece palette.

NOTE: The black yarn is dyed, as natural black Alpacas are a rarity.

Select your colour from the dropdown menu.

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Set of yarn skeins in various colors on a wooden surface
Gray skein of alpaca yarn with a label on a teal coloured wooden surface
Gray skein of yarn with a label on a wooden surface
Skein of brown alpaca yarn with a label on a wooden surface
Brown skein of yarn with a label on a wooden surface
Gray skein of yarn with a label on a wooden surface
Gray skein of yarn with a label on a wooden surface
Dark gray skein of yarn with a label on a wooden surface
Black skein of yarn with a label on a wooden surface
White skein of Alpaca yarn with a branded white AppleOak Label on a teal coloured wooden floor
Beige skein of yarn with a label on a teal coloured wooden surface
Set of yarn skeins in various colors on a wooden surface
Gray skein of alpaca yarn with a label on a teal coloured wooden surface
Gray skein of yarn with a label on a wooden surface
Skein of brown alpaca yarn with a label on a wooden surface
Brown skein of yarn with a label on a wooden surface
Gray skein of yarn with a label on a wooden surface
Gray skein of yarn with a label on a wooden surface
Dark gray skein of yarn with a label on a wooden surface
Black skein of yarn with a label on a wooden surface
White skein of Alpaca yarn with a branded white AppleOak Label on a teal coloured wooden floor
Beige skein of yarn with a label on a teal coloured wooden surface

ALPEN- 250g
Goat Hair & Wool
Heritage Carpet & Weaving Yarn

€18,00 Save €-18,00

ALPEN

Goat Hair & Wool | Heritage Carpet & Weaving Yarn

Alpen is a strong, heritage yarn designed for durability, structure and longevity.

Spun from a balanced blend of goat hair and wool, it offers exceptional strength and resilience whilst maintaining enough flexibility to work comfortably on the loom or in handcraft.

Traditionally used for carpets, bags, and structural textiles, this yarn reflects a long history of utilitarian fibre craft.

The goat hair contributes strength, abrasion resistance, and durability, whilst wool provides cohesion and flexibility.

Spun in Switzerland from carefully sourced fibres, Alpen is ideal for textile work requiring stability, structure, and endurance.

In a nutshell

Fibre: 50% goat hair, 50% pure wool
Yarn type: 2-ply (Nm 1.5/2)
Weight: Heavy / structural yarn
Length: approx. 75 m per 100 g
Form: approx. 250 g skein
Recommended needle size: approx. 5 mm

Origin:
• Goat hair from China
• Wool from England

Production: Spun in Switzerland 🇨🇭
Colour: Natural undyed tones

What it is ideal for

• Weaving
• Carpets and rugs
• Bags
• Wall hangings
• Structural textile work
• Durable textile applications

Character

Goat hair provides exceptional durability and resistance to wear. Wool contributes flexibility and cohesion.

The result is a yarn designed for strength, longevity, and traditional textile craft.

Care

Hand wash gently if required
Dry flat

This yarn is designed for durable textile use.

Shade continuity

This yarn is undyed. Natural variation between skeins reflects the fibre origin.

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Three skeins of yarn in black, brown, and white on a teal coloured wooden surface.
Skein of goat hair yarn on a wooden block with a blurred background
A skein of brown goat hair yarn on a teal coloured wooden surface
a skein of black goat hair yarn on a teal coloured wooden surface
Three skeins of yarn in black, brown, and white on a teal coloured wooden surface.
Skein of goat hair yarn on a wooden block with a blurred background
A skein of brown goat hair yarn on a teal coloured wooden surface
a skein of black goat hair yarn on a teal coloured wooden surface