Made by The Fibre Co only when the technology allowed them to produce a superwash Peruvian merino yarn without the standard chlorine treatment. It is blended with alpaca and a recycled nylon for strength. One skein is enough for a pair of socks, two for a wrap.
A beautiful yarn from BC Garn. It is a sock weight and is really smooth to use and best of all it’s GOTS certified. This is global organic textile standard and means that the entire production is monitored and certified, guaranteeing animal welfare, fair wages and working conditions, reduction in wastewater and use of biodegradable dyes.
Each ball is 50g/160m.
Recommended needle/hook size is 3-4mm/6-7 US
Gauge for a 10cm/4 inch square = 22 stitches and 33 rows.
This lovely 4Ply cotton yarn comes in a range of vibrant colours making it great for summer garments. Cotton Glace features a high twist giving execellent stitch definition and making it a perfect choice for crocheters as it will not split.
This beautiful 3ply yarn makes a brilliant alterative to mohair, made of a silk core and a supersoft alpaca halo. It give the same effect of mohair yarn without the itch commonly seen with it.
Denim Revive is a 100% recycled yarn made from the off cuts of denim clothing. coming in both a range of classic denim shades as well as a complimentary muted shades.
This is a wonderfull 100% wool lace weight yarn. As with all Icelandic wools it is very warm making it perfect for lightweight garments to keep you warm in the evenings, they won’t take up much space in a suitcase either.
Fernhill is a farm a few miles away from The Lace Knittery and it is a special place to visit. They farm holistically and organically and have transformed the soil on the farm. The sheep breeds have been selected as most suitable for the environment and they are breed for the quality of their fleece. It is a magical place.
The yarn is spun into a two ply just over the border in Wales meaning total yarn mileage to The Lace Knittery is kept to a minimum.
This yarn forms part of The Lace Knittery Natural Selection where we naturally dye in house. The dyes are either foraged locally (often from the garden or outside The Lace Knittery HQ) or ethically sourced. At the end of the dyeing process only clear water is left.
Each skein is 100g/405m lace weight. It is soft to work with and easy to use.
This gorgeous hand dyed yarn is made of a single strand giving the finished project a unique effect. It is a 4ply weight making it perfect for scarves and shawls.
Hand painted sock yarn from Ireland. Here at the Lace Knittery we are in love with the vibrant colours of this yarn. This yarn is 90% merino and 10% nylon making it machine washable.
Shetland Heritage recreates the characteristic look of the handspun yarn seen in the collection of the Shetland museum. This range of natural fleece colours works to compliment the colours seen in the garments of the 19th century.
This worsted spun yarn has a wonderfully smooth texture, like knitting with butter. it is a lace weight yarn and can be used for either fair isle or lace knitting. It gives any project a traditional feel.
Jamieson and Smith Supreme 1 ply cobweb yarn is 100% Shetland yarn produced on Shetland. It is traditionally used for shawls, and yes, The Lace Knittery has used for a wedding ring shawl (it takes a couple of rows to get used to then it seems natural to be knitting with something this fine). It is is the natural fleece colours.
Here at The Lace Knittery this heritage yarn holds a special place in our hearts. It was the inspiration many years ago to learn to knit and our love for lace knitting and colour work and ultimately beginning the company.
It is 100% Shetland wool, produced by over 300 crofters on Shetland. It is also spun and dyed on Shetland. It is available in over 220 colours and natural shades of the Shetland sheep.
It is traditionally used for fair isle knitting and gets softer with use and age. It is easy to weave in the ends and block.
It is lace/fingering/4ply weight. Each ball is 25g/105m.
Gauge 30stitches x32 rows =10cm/4inch square using US3/3.25 mm needles.
Shetland Heritage recreates the characteristic look of the handspun yarn seen in the collection of the Shetland museum. The small colour range is directly inspired by those found in garments from the 19th century.
This worsted spun yarn has a wonderfully smooth texture, like knitting with butter. it is a lace weight yarn and can be used for either fair isle or lace knitting. It gives any project a traditional feel.
This lovely yarn from Jamieson’s and Smith is 100% Shetland wool collected from over 300 crofters across shetland.
This yarn is traditionally used for fair isle knitting as it is easy to weave in ends and block. It can also be used for other 4ply patterns. These cones are perfect for both weavers and machine knitters.
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