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.
Tibet is a beautifully balanced yarn that combines softness, warmth and gentle luminosity.
Made from a thoughtful blend of merino wool, yak down, and mulberry silk, this yarn offers elasticity, breathability and a refined softness ideal for garments worn close to the skin. Merino wool provides resilience and elasticity, yak contributes natural warmth and depth, whilst silk adds subtle sheen and fluidity.
Spun as a balanced 3-ply yarn, Tibet offers strength and durability alongside softness and drape.
Undyed and presented in natural shades, this yarn reveals the inherent beauty of the fibres themselves. The natural grey tone arises from yak fibre, whilst the lighter shade reflects the natural merino and silk blend.
Spun in Mongolia using carefully sourced fibres, Tibet reflects a tradition of fine fibre craftsmanship.
Fibre: 60% merino wool, 20% yak hair, 20% mulberry silk
Yarn type: 3-ply (Nm 11/3)
Weight: Light fingering / sport weight
Length: approx. 366 m per 100 g skein
Skein weight: 100 g
Recommended needle size: 3 mm - 4mm
Origin:
• Merino wool from South America
• Yak hair from Tibet
• Mulberry silk from China
Production: Spun in Mongolia 🇲🇳
Colour: Undyed natural shades
• Sweaters and cardigans
• Shawls and scarves
• Baby garments
• Lightweight garments
• Naturally coloured knitwear
• Weaving projects
The blend of merino, yak, and silk creates a yarn that balances warmth, softness, and durability.
Yak fibre contributes warmth and natural grey tones, whilst silk adds gentle sheen and drape. Merino provides elasticity and structure.
The result is a yarn with depth, softness, and quiet elegance.
Hand wash gently in cool water
Use wool-safe detergent
Reshape whilst damp
Dry flat
This yarn is undyed. Subtle variation between skeins may occur and reflects the natural fibre colour.
Natural White – Undyed
Natural Grey – Undyed
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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