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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 FINO
100% Superfine Alpaca
Natural Colours
€24,95
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CORRIE
100% Wool
Naturally Dyed
from €19,00
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Six skeins of indigo dyed yarns in blue, light blue, and beige on a wooden surface.
ÉRIU DK SOFT
Traceable Irish Wool
Naturally Dyed in Ireland
from €31,00
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Group of multicolored Irish yarn skeins on a wooden surface with labels.
ÉRIU DK Special Edition
Traceable Irish Yarn
Naturally Dyed in Ireland
€35,00
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White skein of yarn with a label on a wooden teal coloured rustic surface
FÍOR
Lanolin-Rich Wool Yarn
Spun in Peru
€13,50

ALPACA FINO
100% Superfine Alpaca
Natural Colours

€24,95 Save €-24,95

ALPACA FINO

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

There is a particular softness unique to superfine alpaca.

Grown in the high altitudes of the Peruvian Andes, 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 Fino is a classic Peruvian alpaca yarn — a smooth, balanced 4-ply construction spun from 100% superfine alpaca fibre. It has a gentle natural sheen and an even structure that allows stitch definition to emerge clearly whilst maintaining a soft, fluid drape.

Finished garments feel warm yet light, with a relaxed elegance that makes them easy to wear across seasons. Its drape makes it especially suited to seamless garments, flowing forms, and body-skimming pieces.

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: 4-ply, Nm 8/4
Weight: DK weight
Length: 200 m per 100 g skein
Skein weight: 100 g
Recommended needle size: 4 mm

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

What it is ideal for

• Sweaters and cardigans
• Shawls and scarves
• Hats and accessories
• Lightweight yet warm garments
• Seamless and draped knitwear

Character

Superfine alpaca is warmer than sheep’s wool whilst remaining lightweight and breathable. Its smooth fibre structure creates softness without prickle, and its natural lustre gives finished garments quiet depth. Free of lanolin, it offers a comfortable alternative for those sensitive to wool.

The balanced 4-ply construction provides strength, durability, and beautiful stitch definition.

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 alpaca 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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Collection of yarn skeins in various colours against a textured green floor.
White skein of yarn with a label on a distressed blue wooden surface
Ball of beige yarn with a label on a textured teal background
Gray skein of yarn with a label on a distressed wooden surface
Grey skein of yarn with a label on a rustic wooden surface
Brown skein of yarn with a label on a rustic wooden surface
Dark Brown skein of yarn with a label on a rustic wooden surface
Dark skein of yarn with a label on a rustic wooden surface
Black skein of yarn with a label on a rustic wooden surface
Collection of yarn skeins in various colours against a textured green floor.
White skein of yarn with a label on a distressed blue wooden surface
Ball of beige yarn with a label on a textured teal background
Gray skein of yarn with a label on a distressed wooden surface
Grey skein of yarn with a label on a rustic wooden surface
Brown skein of yarn with a label on a rustic wooden surface
Dark Brown skein of yarn with a label on a rustic wooden surface
Dark skein of yarn with a label on a rustic wooden surface
Black skein of yarn with a label on a rustic wooden surface

CORRIE
100% Wool
Naturally Dyed

€19,00 Save €-19,00

CORRIE

100% Wool | DK Weight | Naturally Dyed

Corrie is a soft, velvety single-ply wool yarn, spun in Peru and naturally dyed at AppleOak FibreWorks using sustainable natural dye methods.

Its smooth, gently spun structure allows stitches to settle evenly whilst maintaining softness and flexibility. It moves easily on the needles and knits into garments with a fluid, relaxed drape.

Corrie was developed as our first naturally dyed DK-weight yarn — lighter than our chunkier Stockholm yarn, yet equally satisfying to work with. It is especially well suited for sweaters, scarves, and garments worn close to the skin.

From sheep to finished yarn, the fibre and spinning are completed entirely in Peru. The final natural colour is applied in our dye studio using low-impact, sustainable dyeing methods drawn from traditional natural dye practice.

Each skein carries depth, softness, and the quiet variation unique to colour drawn from nature.

In a nutshell

Fibre: 100% pure wool
Yarn type: single ply (Nm 2/1)
Weight: DK weight
Length: 200 m per 100 g skein
Skein weight: 100 g
Recommended needle size: 4 mm

Origin: Wool sourced and spun in Peru 🇵🇪
Colour: Naturally dyed at AppleOak FibreWorks, Ireland 🇮🇪

What it is ideal for

• Sweaters and cardigans
• Shawls and scarves
• Hats and accessories
• Naturally dyed knitwear
• Soft everyday garments

Character

Corrie is softly spun and velvety, allowing for smooth knitting and gentle drape. The single-ply structure creates softness and cohesion whilst maintaining strength.

Natural dye colours develop depth and subtle variation, giving each skein its own quiet character.

Care

Hand wash gently in cool water
Reshape whilst damp
Dry flat

Avoid prolonged direct sunlight when drying.

Shade continuity

Each skein is dyed using traditional natural dye methods. Subtle variation between skeins is a natural and valued characteristic of natural dyeing.

For larger projects, we recommend alternating skeins during knitting.

Colourways

Each colourway is naturally dyed at AppleOak FibreWorks using traditional natural dye sources. Colours reflect both the Irish landscape and the materials from which they are created.

Colourway Description Natural dye source
Bán Natural White Undyed
Gall Darach Oak Gall Beige Oak galls
Sionnach Fox Orange Madder
Solas na Gréine Sunshine Orange Madder & Buckthorn
Buí Yellow Buckthorn, will turn a soft orange yellow with time
Coinneach Moss Green Sage
Gleann Glen Green Weld & Indigo
Foraoise Forest Green Weld & Indigo
Gorm Indigo Blue Organic Indigo
Criostail Crystal Purple Cochineal (*insect-derived, not vegan)
Corcra Purple Cochineal & Indigo (*insect-derived dye, not vegan)
Bándearg Pink Cochineal (*insect-derived, not vegan)
Mónóg Cranberry Red Cochineal (*insect-derived, not vegan)

*Cochineal is a traditional natural dye derived from insects and is not vegan.

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An orange skein of naturally dyed yarn on teal coloured wooden background
Skein of yellow naturally dyed yarn on a teal coloured wooden background
Skein of green naturally dyed yarn on a teal coloured wooden background
Skein of green naturally dyed yarn on a teal coloured wooden background
Skein of green naturally dyed yarn on a teal coloured wooden background
Skein of naturally dyed indigo blue yarn on a teal coloured wooden background
Skein of naturally dyed purple yarn on a teal coloured wooden background
Light purple skein of naturally dyed purple yarn on a teal coloured wooden background
Pink skein of naturally dyed purple yarn on a teal coloured wooden background
Red skein of naturally dyed purple yarn on a teal coloured wooden background
Colorful yarn skeins arranged on a rustic wooden surface
skein of white undyed yarn on teal coloured timber boards
a skein of brown yarn on a teal coloured timber background
An orange skein of naturally dyed yarn on teal coloured wooden background
An orange skein of naturally dyed yarn on teal coloured wooden background
Skein of yellow naturally dyed yarn on a teal coloured wooden background
Skein of green naturally dyed yarn on a teal coloured wooden background
Skein of green naturally dyed yarn on a teal coloured wooden background
Skein of green naturally dyed yarn on a teal coloured wooden background
Skein of naturally dyed indigo blue yarn on a teal coloured wooden background
Skein of naturally dyed purple yarn on a teal coloured wooden background
Light purple skein of naturally dyed purple yarn on a teal coloured wooden background
Pink skein of naturally dyed purple yarn on a teal coloured wooden background
Red skein of naturally dyed purple yarn on a teal coloured wooden background

ÉRIU DK SOFT
Traceable Irish Wool
Naturally Dyed in Ireland

€31,00 Save €-31,00

ÉRIU DK SOFT

Irish Wool Blend | DK Weight | Naturally Dyed in Ireland 🇮🇪

Ériu DK Soft is the gentlest expression of our Irish wool yarn — soft, luminous, and deeply connected to place.

Made from Ériu's signature blend of Romney lambswool and Bluefaced Leicester wool, this yarn balances softness with durability. Romney provides strength and structure, whilst Bluefaced Leicester contributes smoothness, elasticity, and its characteristic gentle sheen.

The wool is sourced directly from Irish farms, including small flocks and a growing fair-trade network of farmers across Ireland. From fleece to finished yarn, Ériu reflects a commitment to regional fibre, traceability and textile heritage.

Softly spun and beautifully balanced, Ériu DK Soft creates garments with smooth stitch definition, gentle drape, and lasting resilience.

Each skein is offered either in its pure undyed form or naturally dyed at AppleOak FibreWorks using sustainable, traditional natural dye methods and organic indigo.

In a nutshell

Fibre: Romney lambswool and Bluefaced Leicester wool
Weight: DK weight (Nm 3/7)
Length: 233 m per 100 g skein
Skein weight: 100 g
Recommended needle size: 4 mm

Gauge: approx. 22 stitches × 30 rows per 10 cm

Origin: Wool sourced and spun in Ireland 🇮🇪
Colour: Undyed or naturally dyed at AppleOak FibreWorks, Ireland 🇮🇪

What it is ideal for

• Sweaters and cardigans – outer garments
• Lightweight garments
• Naturally dyed knitwear
• Durable everyday knitwear
• Soft garments worn close to the skin

Character

The Romney and Bluefaced Leicester blend creates a yarn that balances softness with durability. It has a gentle lustre, smooth stitch definition, and natural resilience.

The undyed yarn reveals the natural beauty of Irish wool, whilst indigo-dyed versions develop depth and quiet tonal variation.

Care

Hand wash gently in cool water
Reshape whilst damp
Dry flat

Avoid prolonged direct sunlight when drying.

Shade continuity

Each naturally dyed skein is dyed using traditional, sustainable natural dye methods. Subtle variation between skeins is a natural and valued characteristic of natural dyeing.

For larger projects, we recommend alternating skeins during knitting.

Colourways

This palette reflects the elemental simplicity of Irish wool and indigo.

Colourway Description Natural dye source
Bán Natural Cream White Undyed
Gorm Indigo Blue Organic Indigo
Gorm Éadrom Light Indigo Blue Organic Indigo

Subtle tonal variation is a natural characteristic of indigo dyeing.

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Six skeins of indigo dyed yarns in blue, light blue, and beige on a wooden surface.
Skein of Irish yarn with a label on a wooden floor
Blue skein of indigo naturally dyed yarn with a label on a wooden surface
Blue skein of indigo naturally dyed yarn with a label on a wooden surface
Six skeins of indigo dyed yarns in blue, light blue, and beige on a wooden surface.
Skein of Irish yarn with a label on a wooden floor
Blue skein of indigo naturally dyed yarn with a label on a wooden surface
Blue skein of indigo naturally dyed yarn with a label on a wooden surface

ÉRIU DK Special Edition
Traceable Irish Yarn
Naturally Dyed in Ireland

€35,00 Save €-35,00

ÉRIU DK SOFT – Special Collection

Irish Wool Blend | DK Weight | Naturally Dyed Multicolour in Ireland 🇮🇪

This special collection explores the full palette of natural colour.

Using Ériu's signature Irish wool blend of Romney lambswool and Bluefaced Leicester, each skein is dyed individually at AppleOak FibreWorks using a wide range of traditional natural dye sources. Colours emerge through layered dyeing, over-dyeing, and careful handling in the dye vat, creating rich multicolour variation across the yarn.

These skeins carry movement, depth, and quiet unpredictability — tones shift along the length of the yarn, revealing themselves fully only when knitted.

The wool is sourced directly from Irish farms and spun in Ireland. Each skein is then naturally dyed in our studio using sustainable methods and a combination of homegrown and traditional natural dye materials.

No two skeins are fully identical.

Natural dyes used

This collection may include colours created using:

• Logwood
• Madder root
• Weld
• Buckthorn bark
• Sage and other plant dyes
• Oak galls
• Cochineal (insect-derived, not vegan)

These dyes may be used individually or in combination through layered dye processes.

Cochineal is a traditional natural dye derived from insects and is not vegan.

In a nutshell

Fibre: Romney lambswool and Bluefaced Leicester wool
Weight: DK weight (Nm 3/7)
Length: 233 m per 100 g skein
Skein weight: 100 g
Recommended needle size: 4 mm

Gauge: approx. 22 stitches × 30 rows per 10 cm

Origin: Wool sourced and spun in Ireland 🇮🇪
Colour: Naturally dyed at AppleOak FibreWorks, Ireland 🇮🇪

What it is ideal for

• Sweaters and cardigans
• Shawls and scarves
• One-of-a-kind garments
• Naturally dyed knitwear
• Special projects with colour variation

Character

The blend of Romney lambswool and Bluefaced Leicester creates a yarn that balances softness with durability and gentle lustre.

Multicolour natural dyeing creates depth, variation, and organic colour transitions that bring finished garments to life.

Each skein is unique.

Care

Hand wash gently in cool water
Reshape whilst damp
Dry flat

Avoid prolonged direct sunlight when drying.

Shade continuity

Each skein is dyed individually using traditional natural dye methods.

Variation between skeins is expected and is an essential part of the character of this special collection.

For larger projects, we strongly recommend alternating skeins throughout knitting.

Customer reviews

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Three skeins of purple multicoloured naturally dyed yarns with labels on a wooden surface
Three skeins of purple multicoloured naturally dyed yarns with a brand label on a wooden surface
Three skeins of multicolored naturally dyed yarns on a wooden surface with visible brand labels.
Three skeins of multicolored naturally dyed yarns on a wooden surface with labels.
Three skeins of multicolored naturally dyed yarns on a wooden surface with labels.
Three skeins of multicolored naturally dyed yarns on a wooden surface with labels.
Three skeins of multicolored naturally dyed yarns with labels on a wooden surface
Group of multicolored Irish yarn skeins on a wooden surface with labels.
Three skeins of purple multicoloured naturally dyed yarns with labels on a wooden surface
Three skeins of purple multicoloured naturally dyed yarns with a brand label on a wooden surface
Three skeins of multicolored naturally dyed yarns on a wooden surface with visible brand labels.
Three skeins of multicolored naturally dyed yarns on a wooden surface with labels.
Three skeins of multicolored naturally dyed yarns on a wooden surface with labels.
Three skeins of multicolored naturally dyed yarns on a wooden surface with labels.
Three skeins of multicolored naturally dyed yarns with labels on a wooden surface

FÍOR
Lanolin-Rich Wool Yarn
Spun in Peru

€13,50 Save €-13,50

FÍOR

Lanolin-Rich Wool Yarn | DK Weight | Undyed Natural Cream

Fíor is a wool yarn brought back to its natural state.

Spun from 100% virgin Peruvian wool and carefully rebalanced with lanolin after spinning, this yarn retains the protective qualities naturally present in raw wool. Lanolin enhances softness, breathability, and moisture resistance, creating a yarn ideally suited to garments worn close to the skin.

Soft yet resilient, Fíor offers gentle elasticity, structure, and durability. Its natural lanolin content provides subtle water resistance and helps the fibre remain clean and fresh between washes.

This yarn is especially valued for baby garments, wool soakers and traditional knitting, where natural fibre performance is essential.

Every stage of production—from fibre to finished yarn—is completed in Peru, supporting regional fibre traditions and ensuring consistent quality.

In a nutshell

Fibre: 100% virgin wool (Schurwolle)
Yarn type: 2-ply (Nm 4.5/2)
Weight: DK weight
Length: approx. 225 m per 100 g skein
Skein weight: 100 g
Recommended needle size: 3–4 mm

Lanolin: Reintroduced after spinning
Origin: Wool sourced and spun in Peru 🇵🇪
Colour: Undyed natural cream

What it is ideal for

• Baby garments
• Wool soakers and nappy covers
• Sweaters and vests
• Hats, scarves, and mittens
• Traditional knitting projects

Character

Lanolin restores wool’s natural protective qualities, improving moisture resistance and durability whilst maintaining softness and breathability.

The yarn has a lightly springy structure and rustic softness, creating fabrics that are both functional and comfortable.

Health & comfort

Lanolin is naturally antibacterial, breathable and moisture-regulating. It helps maintain warmth whilst allowing the skin to breathe.

Especially well suited to babies and sensitive skin.

Care

Hand wash gently in cool water
Use wool-safe detergent
Do not wring
Reshape whilst damp
Dry flat

Lanolin content reduces the need for frequent washing.

Shade continuity

Undyed natural wool. Subtle variation between skeins reflects the natural fibre.

Colourway

Natural Cream – Undyed

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