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.

Subtle tonal variation is a natural characteristic of indigo dyeing.

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.

LÁSA

100% Wool | Lace Weight | Naturally Dyed

Lása is a uniquely fine yarn in our range — delicate, luminous, and deeply responsive to natural colour.

Traditionally considered a weaving yarn, its exceptionally fine structure and strength make it equally suited to lace knitting, held double knitting, or carried alongside other yarns to add depth and subtle colour variation.

Its smooth surface allows natural dyes to penetrate deeply, producing rich, saturated colours with beautiful tonal depth whilst remaining softly semi-solid.

Though fine, Lása retains strength and cohesion, making it a joy to work with for lace makers, weavers, and knitters drawn to delicate structures.

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 dye materials.

In a nutshell

Fibre: 100% pure wool
Weight: Lace weight (2-ply)
Length: 1000 m per 100 g skein
Skein weight: 100 g
Recommended needle size: 2–3 mm

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

What it is ideal for

• Lace knitting
• Weaving
• Fine and delicate garments
• Holding double with other yarns
• Lightweight textiles
• Detailed textile work

Character

Lása is exceptionally fine yet strong, allowing for delicate structures with excellent durability.

Its smooth surface produces deep, luminous natural colour with subtle tonal variation. When held double or combined with other yarns, it adds depth, softness, and colour complexity.

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 use.

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.

Stock de fils discontinués

ÉRIU

Mélange de laine irlandaise | Poids Sport | Teint naturellement en Irlande 🇮🇪

Ériu est notre fil irlandais – enraciné dans son lieu, sa fibre et son paysage.

Fabriqué à partir d'un mélange soigneusement équilibré de laine d'agneau Romney et de laine Bluefaced Leicester, Ériu allie force et éclat délicat. La Romney apporte durabilité et structure, tandis que la Bluefaced Leicester contribue à la douceur, à l'élasticité et à sa brillance caractéristique.

La laine provient directement de fermes irlandaises, y compris de petits troupeaux et d'un réseau croissant de producteurs du commerce équitable à travers l'Irlande. De la toison au fil fini, Ériu reflète un engagement envers la fibre régionale, la traçabilité et le patrimoine textile.

Chaque écheveau est teint naturellement chez AppleOak FibreWorks en utilisant des méthodes de teinture naturelle traditionnelles et durables et principalement des matériaux de teinture cultivés localement. La fibre cultivée et teinte en Irlande crée un fil profondément lié à son origine.

Doux mais durable, Ériu est idéal pour les vêtements portés près de la peau et conçus pour une utilisation durable.

En bref

Fibre : Laine d'agneau Romney et laine Bluefaced Leicester
Poids : Poids Sport
Longueur : 150 m par écheveau de 50 g
Poids de l'écheveau : 50 g
Taille d'aiguille recommandée : 3,5 mm

Échantillon : environ 22 mailles × 30 rangs par 10 cm

Origine : Laine provenant et filée en Irlande 🇮🇪
Couleur : Teinte naturellement chez AppleOak FibreWorks, Irlande 🇮🇪

Pour quoi est-il idéal ?

• Pulls et cardigans - vêtements d'extérieur
• Vêtements légers
• Tricots teints naturellement
• Tricots durables pour le quotidien

Caractère

Le mélange de Romney et de Bluefaced Leicester crée un fil qui équilibre douceur et résistance. Il possède un éclat délicat, une définition de point lisse et une résilience naturelle.

Les couleurs de teinture naturelle développent une richesse et des variations subtiles, donnant à chaque écheveau sa propre profondeur et son individualité discrète.

Entretien

Laver délicatement à la main à l'eau froide
Remettre en forme tant qu'humide
Sécher à plat

Éviter une exposition prolongée et directe au soleil lors du séchage.

Continuité des nuances

Chaque écheveau est teint en utilisant des méthodes de teinture naturelle traditionnelles. Une légère variation entre les écheveaux est une caractéristique naturelle et appréciée de la teinture naturelle.

Pour les projets de grande envergure, nous recommandons d'alterner les écheveaux pendant le tricot.

Coloris

Chaque coloris est teint naturellement chez AppleOak FibreWorks en utilisant des sources de teinture naturelle traditionnelles.

*La cochenille est une teinture naturelle dérivée d'insectes et n'est pas végétalienne.