Hand dyed yarns
Sharing a love of all things crafty through hand dyed yarn for knitting and crochet
based in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
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This issue is inspired by the designer and colourist Bernat Klein with an article written by Alison Harley, Chair of the Bernat Klein Foundation.
Knitting and crochet designs are inspired by Klein combining textures and colours in suprising ways.
And of course lots more about Scottish sheep breeds, from the Bronze Age to the Vikings, the history of the wool industry in Scotland, from the Borders Abbeys to the British Wool Marketing Board, and contemporary projects showcasing Scottish crafts and artisans.
Scarlett is a vibrant pink variegated colourway - Silk Suri & Polyamide.
It has has been hand dyed by myself, Claire Bentley at Cookston Crafts in Aberdeenshire. This yarn has been dyed to give a variegated effect using various colours of professional acid dye.
100 grams
Non Superwash
350 metres
69% Silk
21 % Suri Alpaca
10% Polyamide
These have been washed and line dried. Although I have tried to photograph this yarn in plenty natural light, the actual colour may vary slightly to the way the image is presented on your screen. The yarn has been rinsed until the water runs clear, however some bleeding MAY occur and handwashing in a lukewarm solution with wool detergent would be recommended. Do not soak or wring. Do not tumble dry. Made in a smoke free home with love and care x
Why not treat yourself or a friend to a beautiful box of goodies?
This Treat Box is a Pre ordered item that will ship during the last week of July.
The box will contain hand dyed yarn in a surprise colourway based around the colours in the background of the product image. You can also now opt for just yarn only if you prefer.
Previous boxes have included:
wax melts, candles, essential oil scrubs, soap, fudge, chocolate, loose leaf tea, lip balms etc.
Please let me know if you have any allergies or intolerances.
Please note the extras will differ each month.
The yarn will be hand dyed by myself, Claire Bentley at Cookston Crafts in Aberdeenshire.
This yarn will be dyed to give a variegated effect using various colours of professional acid dye.
You can choose from either Double Knit or 4 ply / fingering weights and full details of each base is below.
4PLY MERINO NYLON / 100 grams / 425 metres / Sock / 4ply / fingering / 75% Superwash Merino / 25% Nylon
STELLINA SPARKLE / 100 grams / 400 metres / Sock / 4ply / fingering / 70% Superwash Merino / 25% Nylon / 5% Silver Stellina
SILK SINGLES / 100g / 400m / Fingering Weight / Single Ply / 70% Superwash Merino / 30% Silk
DK MERINO NYLON / 100 grams / 225 metres / Double Knit / 75% Superwash Merino / 25% Nylon
These will be washed, rinsed and line dried.
The yarn has been rinsed until the water runs clear, however some bleeding MAY occur and handwashing in a lukewarm solution with wool detergent would be recommended. Do not soak or wring. Do not tumble dry.
Made in a smoke free home with love and care
Monet is a variegated blue and green Cashmere / Silk Blend is a truly fabulous yarn with an amazing drape and sheen.
It has been hand dyed by myself, Claire Bentley at Cookston Crafts in Aberdeenshire.
This yarn has been dyed using various colours of professional acid dyes.
100 grams
400 metres
Fingering
70% Superwash Merino
20% Silk
10% Cashmere
These have been washed, rinsed and line dried.Although I have tried to photograph this yarn in plenty natural light, the actual colour may vary slightly to the way the image is presented on your screen.The yarn has been rinsed until the water runs clear, however some bleeding MAY occur and handwashing in a lukewarm solution with wool detergent would be recommended. Do not soak or wring. Do not tumble dry.Made in a smoke free home with love and care x
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