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.
Yeti is one of the most refined yarns in our collection — an exceptional blend of Tibetan yak down and mulberry silk.
Yak fibre is among the softest and warmest natural fibres available, offering insulation, breathability, and remarkable softness. Blended with mulberry silk, the yarn gains strength, gentle luminosity, and fluid drape.
Spun as a balanced 3-ply yarn, Yeti combines softness with durability and produces fabrics of remarkable lightness and warmth.
Undyed and presented in its natural shades, this yarn reveals the inherent beauty of yak and silk fibres. Each colour reflects the natural tones of the animals and fibres themselves.
Spun in Mongolia using yak fibre from Tibet and mulberry silk from China, Yeti represents the highest level of fibre craftsmanship.
Fibre: 50% yak hair, 50% mulberry silk
Yarn type: 3-ply (Nm 14/3)
Weight: 4ply/Fingering weight
Length: 466 m per 100 g skein
Skein weight: 100 g
Recommended needle size: 2–3 mm
Origin:
• Yak fibre from Tibet
• Mulberry silk from China
Production: Spun in Mongolia 🇲🇳
Colour: Undyed natural shades
• Lace shawls and wraps
• Lightweight sweaters and garments
• Fine scarves and accessories
• Textile art and weaving
• Garments worn close to the skin
Yak fibre provides exceptional softness, warmth, and breathability. Silk contributes strength, sheen, and fluidity.
The result is a yarn of remarkable refinement — light, soft, and deeply comfortable to wear.
Undyed natural shades create depth and subtle tonal richness.
Hand wash gently in cool water
Use wool-safe detergent
Reshape whilst damp
Dry flat
This yarn is undyed. Subtle variation between skeins is a natural and valued characteristic of the fibre.
Undyed natural shades:
Snow White – Natural off-white
Champagne – Pale warm beige
Silver Light – Soft silver-grey
Silver – Cool silver grey
Earth – Warm grey-brown
Black – Deep charcoal black
Each shade reflects the natural fibre colour.
Check out Criostal, designed by Ailbíona McLochlainn a delicate shawl pattern that highlights the beauty of Yeti in its simplicity.
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