LIMA

Wool, Tussah Silk & Linen | Sport Weight | Naturally Dyed

Lima is a quietly complex yarn — combining softness, structure, and light with the subtle texture of plant and silk fibres.

Made from a balanced blend of wool, tussah silk, and linen, Lima offers strength and breathability alongside gentle lustre. The tussah silk, often called peace silk, is produced after the silk moth has naturally emerged from the cocoon. This creates a slightly more textured fibre, which interacts beautifully with natural dyes.

The addition of linen introduces a delicate speckle and gentle irregularity, giving the yarn visual depth and character.

Soft yet structured, Lima is especially suited to garments for warmer seasons, offering comfort, breathability, and durability.

The wool is sourced and processed in Peru. Linen from South America and tussah silk from China are blended and spun with the wool in Peru. Each skein is then naturally dyed at AppleOak FibreWorks using traditional, sustainable natural dye methods and organic dye materials.

In a nutshell

Fibre: 50% pure wool, 25% linen, 25% tussah silk
Yarn type: 4-ply (Nm 14/4)
Weight: Sport weight
Length: 350 m per 100 g skein
Skein weight: 100 g
Recommended needle size: 3 mm

Origin:
• Wool from Peru
• Linen from South America
• Tussah silk from China

Production: Spun in Peru 🇵🇪
Colour: Naturally dyed at AppleOak FibreWorks, Ireland 🇮🇪

What it is ideal for

• Lightweight sweaters and cardigans
• Shawls and scarves
• Summer garments
• Naturally dyed knitwear
• Breathable garments with structure

Character

The combination of wool, tussah silk, and linen creates a yarn with gentle sheen, subtle texture, and natural strength.

The silk contributes softness and lustre, whilst linen introduces visual texture and durability. Natural dye colours develop depth and variation across the blended fibres, creating rich and complex tones.

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.

*Cochineal is an insect-derived natural dye and is not vegan.

OLANN BHOG

100% Wool | Sport Weight | Naturally Dyed

Olann Bhog is a soft, bouncy, and versatile yarn — deeply rooted in the AppleOak yarn collection.

Formerly known as Softwool, it has been part of our range from the very beginning and has featured in many patterns, including our Forest Friends children's collection. It is a traditional favourite and a pleasure to knit with.

Its balanced structure creates a yarn that is both soft and resilient, with excellent stitch definition and gentle elasticity. It is easy to work with and well suited to garments designed for comfort and everyday wear.

The wool is sourced and spun entirely in Peru. Each skein is then naturally dyed at AppleOak FibreWorks using traditional, sustainable natural dye methods and organic dye materials.

Olann Bhog takes up natural colour beautifully, producing rich, saturated tones with subtle variation.

In a nutshell

Fibre: 100% pure wool
Yarn type: 4-ply (Nm 12/4)
Weight: Sport weight
Length: 300 m per 100 g skein
Skein weight: 100 g
Recommended needle size: 3.5–4 mm

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

What it is ideal for

• Sweaters and cardigans
• Children's garments
• Shawls and scarves
• Naturally dyed knitwear
• Durable everyday garments

Character

Olann Bhog combines softness with gentle resilience. Its balanced 4-ply construction provides strength and stability whilst maintaining softness.

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

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.

*Cochineal is an insect-derived natural dye and is not vegan.

Discontinued yarn stock

ÉRIU

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

Ériu is our Irish yarn — rooted in place, fibre and landscape.

Made from a carefully balanced blend of Romney lambswool and Bluefaced Leicester wool, Ériu brings together strength and gentle lustre. Romney provides durability and structure, whilst Bluefaced Leicester contributes smoothness, elasticity, and its characteristic 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.

Each skein is naturally dyed at AppleOak FibreWorks using traditional, sustainable natural dye methods and mostly homegrown dye materials. The Irish-grown and Irish-dyed fibre creates a yarn deeply connected to its origin.

Soft yet durable, Ériu is ideal for garments worn close to the skin and designed for lasting use.

In a nutshell

Fibre: Romney lambswool and Bluefaced Leicester wool
Weight: Sport weight
Length: 150 m per 50 g skein
Skein weight: 50 g
Recommended needle size: 3.5 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 - outer garments
• Lightweight garments
• Naturally dyed knitwear
• Durable everyday knitwear

Character

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

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

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.

*Cochineal is an insect-derived natural dye and is not vegan.