Yarn bases

Welcome to our online shop featuring hand-dyed yarn from Ireland! Our collection showcases unique and high-quality yarns, crafted with care and expertise by skilled artisans. From vibrant colours to subtle hues, our yarns are perfect for knitting, crocheting, and weaving projects. Each skein is carefully selected to provide a one-of-a-kind experience for our customers. Shop with us today and discover the beauty of hand-dyed yarns, made with love in Ireland.

Lace weight

  • Lace BFL/Silk: 80% Superwash Bluefaced Leicester/20% Silk. Each skein is 800m (874 yards) / 100g (3.5 oz). This is a very luxurious yarn blend, it has a gorgeous subtle sheen due to the silk content. This yarn is a a true pleasure to craft with - it is smooth, but warm, and it would work perfectly for any item due to the Superwash BFL content. Shawls, blouses, jumpers - this yarn will make a beautiful item that will stand out. Try pairing it with Kid Silk Mohair to add some bulk for a colder weather! Yarn on the pic is dyed in "Very Berry Crush".
  • Lace Kid Silk Mohair: 72% Kid Mohair/28% Silk. Each skein is 50g: 420m (459 yards)/50g (1.8oz). The yarn on the pic is dyed in "Winter Sage".

4plyFingering weight

  • 4ply/Fingering Sock: Superwash 75% merino / 25% nylon. Each skein is 425m (464 yards) / 100g (3.5 oz). This yarn is perfect for socks and for other lighter garments, for example, scarves and shawls. The set on the pic is "Emerald Vines " and "Caramel Fudge".Superwash Merino Nylon sock yarn
  • 4ply/Fingering BFL Sock High Twist – 80% Superwash Bluefaced Leicester/20% Nylon. 365 meters (399 yards) per 100g (3.5oz). 4ply/fingering weight. This is a high twist yarn that is very durable with remarkable stitch definition. The yarn on the pic is dyed in "Leprechaun".Bluefaced Leicester High Twist yarn
  • Single ply/fingering merino/linen: 90% Superwash Merino/10% Linen Each skein is 366m (400yards)/100g (3.5 oz). This is a beautiful singly ply yarn with a slight pearl sheen. Linen adds a rustic texture to the yarn making it perfect for summer knits.Merino Linen yarn
  • Llama -  Each skein is 400m (437 yards) per 100g (3.7oz) and it's 100% 22.5 Micron Natural Grey Baby Llama.

    Llama yarn is very soft, not itchy at all and has a beautiful drape in a finished item. It has a fluffy haze that would look wonderful in a lace pattern, it also has a good stitch definition to work really well for cables or stockinette. I personally think it's the most perfect yarn for any shawl or jumper.This yarn is not superwash, which means it was not treated to be machine washable - only handwash your finished items!

  • Yak Sock - 70% Superwash Merino/20% Yak/10% Nylon. Each skein is 400m (437 yards) / 100g (3.5 oz).
    This is a beautiful luxurious yarn blend that is naturally grey due to the Yak contents. Yak wool is so fine that it is on par with cashmere. It is softer than merino, but has a very distinct squishy texture. Yak wool is more breathable and more warm than most of the other wool types. It has fantastic drape and it will make an incredible item that will serve for years.

Sport weight

  • Sport Sock – 80 % Superwash merino / 20% nylon. Each skein is 300m (328yds) per 100g (3.5 oz). This is a beautiful springy yarn that has a plump and smooth texture. It’s a bit thicker than usual sock yarn but thinner than DK, requires 2.75mm – 3.5mm needles. The yarn on the pic is dyed in "Leprechaun".Sport weight sock yarn

 

DK weight

  • DK Sparkle Sock: Superwash 75% merino / 22% nylon / 3% silver sparkle. Each skein is 225m (246 yds) per 100g (3.5 oz). With a bit of sparkle it will make a beautiful luxury item. The yarn on the pic is dyed in "Plum Jam".Spark sock yarn

 

  • DK BFL: 100% Superwash Bluefaced Leicester. Each skein is 225m (246 yds) per 100g (3.5 oz). BFL yarn does not need to have nylon in it to be durable and suitable for making socks which makes it a great alternative to synthetic blends. The yarn on the pic is dyed in "Berry Compote".Superwash Bluefaced Leicester yarn

 

  • DK SW merino: 100% Superwash merino. Each skein is 225m (246 yds) per 100g (3.5 oz). Warm, smooth and soft yarn that would work so well in hats, scarves, shawls and cardigans.  The wool is mulesing free and comes from South AmericaSuperwash Merino yarn

 

  • DK Alpaca/Merino Chainette: 84% Baby Alpaca, 8% Merino. 8% Polyamide. Each skein is 225m (246 yds) per 100g (3.5 oz).This is an incredibly soft yarn with a bit of fuzzy halo. Chainette structure makes it a pleasure to craft with, it expands in a stitch filling it with its fibres. It feels very soft and textured in a finished object which will instantly add unique features to the crafted item. The yarn on the pic is dyed in "Honey Meadow".Baby Alpaca Chainette yarn
  • DK Donegal Tweed - 85% Superwash merino/15% rainbow specks: Each skein is 212m (231 yds) per 100g (3.5 oz). Incredibly soft yarn with a subtle sheen. Rainbow specks will make any item stand out, perfect for a cozy knit.
  • DK Baby alpaca cashmere silk: 70% Baby Alpaca, 20% Silk, 10% Cashmere. Each skein is 225m (246 yds) per 100g (3.5 oz). This is one of the most luxurious yarn blends. Baby Alpaca adds warmth and texture, it is strong and lightweight, where silk adds shiny smooth lustre and cashmere makes it unbelievably soft. It is such a pleasure to craft with it and can truly make a memorable and unique itemBaby alpaca cashmere silk yarn

Aran worsted weight

  • Aran MCN: 80% Superwash Merino Wool / 10% Cashmere / 10% Nylon. Each skein is 166m (181 yds) per 100g (3.5 oz). This is a luxiry squishy yarn that would make a beautiful soft item. The yarn on the pic is dyed in "Candy Floss".Merino Cashmere Nylon yarn
  • Aran Donegal Tweed: 85% Superwash Merino/15% Donegal nep in black, white and tan. Each skein is 166m (181 yds) per 100g (3.5 oz). This yarn is super soft and warm and will make a quick knit. Merino yarn is smooth and squishy, while Donegal nep adds gorgeous tweed specks here and there complimenting any pattern. It will not overpower lace or cable patterns and will work for any item. The yarn on the pic is dyed in "Fire Sparks".