yarn bases

These are the yarn bases we currently carry. They are all 100% sustainably sourced wool, completely plastic free and non superwash. We only choose yarns that tick all the boxes for us and therefore are high quality and sustainable. It it important to us that all animals, humans and natural resources were treated and paid fairly and sustainably during the production process.

bfl/masham dk

28€ naturally dyed, 25€ undyed

A warm and cozy blend of 75% Bluefaced Leicester and 25% Masham Sheep.

Needles: 3,5 - 4,5mm / approx. 240m per 100g skein

Sourced and spun in the UK, non-superwash and nylon-free.

This yarn has a little bit of a drape and its natural grey tone gives a lovely depth to the colours. It is very soft but still has a natural, sheep-y touch. Perfect for any garments or accessories to keep you warm during the colder seasons.

Pattern suggestions:

 

 

 

bfl/masham 4ply

29€ naturally dyed, 26€ undyed

A warm and cozy blend of 75% Bluefaced Leicester and 25% Masham Sheep.

Needles: 2,5 - 3,5mm / approx. 400m per 100g skein

Sourced and spun in the UK, non-superwash and nylon-free.

This yarn has a little bit of a drape and its natural grey tone gives a lovely depth to the colours. It is very soft but still has a natural, sheep-y touch. Absolutely perfect for soft and warm shawls to keep you warm.

Pattern suggestions:

 

 

 

shetland/romney 4ply

29€ naturally dyed, 26€ undyed

A soft yet beautifully woolly blend of 50% Shetland and 50% Romney Sheep.

Needles: 2 - 3,5mm / approx. 350m per 100g skein

Sourced and custom spun in the UK, non-superwash and nylon-free.

This yarn is a lovely blend of very soft fibres that result in a bouncy, soft yet woolly yarn with a nice grip and a lovely sheen at the same time. It is incredibly versatile and suitable for anything from socks over accessories to garments.

Watch the video intro and hear the backstory of this yarn here.

 

  

 

 

corriedale sock

32€ naturally dyed, 29€ undyed

A sturdy but also shiny workhorse-yarn from 100% Corriedale wool. Perfect for socks!

Needles: 2 - 2,5mm / approx. 400m per 100g skein

Sourced and spun in the UK, non-superwash and nylon-free.

This lustrous yarn is perfect for a pair of well-loved socks. It has a beautiful sheen and holds its shape perfectly, but would also be beautiful knitted into a shawl on a slightly more open gauge.

Pattern suggestions:

 

 

 

cloud silk mohair

32€ naturally dyed, 29€ undyed

A feathery, cloud-like blend of 72% traceable mohair and 28% cruelty free silk.

Needles: 2,00 - 5,00mm / approx. 420m per 50g skein

Spun by a mill focusing on sustainable production, non-superwash and nylon-free.

This fluffy dream of a lace weight silk mohair yarn has been produced with greatest care for both the animals and humans involved in the process. It adds a mesmerising halo to any knitted fabric by either being held double or with another strand of yarn.

Watch the video intro and hear the backstory of this yarn here.


 

 

 

thrive unspun

17€ undyed

A well curated blend of just local sheep breeds creating a beautifully airy unspun yarn that was custom made for woollentwine.

Needles: 1,5 - 10mm / approx. 100g per plate

Custom spun at a family run mill here in Germany.

This yarn is minimally processed, very natural and as close to the sheep fleece as possible. It can either be used on its own, single- or double-stranded or combined with another thread. The knitted fabric is incredibly lightweight, airy and still very warm - perfect for garments and accessories alike!