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/romney dk
28€ naturally dyed, 25€ undyed
A warm and cozy blend of 75% Romney and 25% Brown Bluefaced Leicester.
Needles: 3,5 - 4,5mm / approx. 240m per 100g skein
Sourced and spun in the UK, non-superwash and nylon-free.
This blend has been designed to be a very versatile yarn with a warm surface and really nice bounce. It has a subtle sheen and slightly looser ply contributing to a beautiful drape that is simply perfect for garments and accessories alike.
Pattern suggestions for this base can be found here (link redirects to Ravelry).
A whole intro video showing samples and swatches can be found here (links to YouTube).
bfl/romney 4ply
29€ naturally dyed, 26€ undyed
A warm and cozy blend of 75% Romney and 25% Brown Bluefaced Leicester.
Needles: 2,5 - 3,5mm / approx. 400m per 100g skein
Sourced and spun in the UK, non-superwash and nylon-free.
This blend has been designed to be a very versatile yarn with a warm surface and really nice bounce. It has a subtle sheen and slightly looser ply contributing to a beautiful drape that is simply perfect for garments and accessories alike.
Pattern suggestions for this base can be found here (link redirects to Ravelry).
A whole intro video showing samples and swatches can be found here.
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.
A whole intro video showing samples and swatches can be found here (links to YouTube).
Pattern suggestions for this base can be found here (link redirects to Ravelry).
shetland/romney dk
28€ naturally dyed, 25€ undyed
A soft yet beautifully woolly blend of 50% Shetland and 50% Romney Sheep.
Needles: 3,5 - 4,5mm / approx. 230m 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.
Pattern suggestions for this base can be found here (link redirects to Ravelry).
ovis sock
30€ naturally dyed, 28€ undyed
A delightfully woolly and warm blend of 50% Jacob and 50% Cheviot fibres.
Needles: 2 - 3,0mm / approx. 375m per 100g skein
Sourced and spun in the UK, non-superwash and nylon-free.
This yarn is a perfect mix of soft and rustic, combining all the wonderful properties of natural wool. Spun to a slightly higher twist for durability, it will keep your feet toasty but can also be worked into shawls or even sweaters.
Pattern suggestions for this base can be found here (link redirects to Ravelry).
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.
Pattern suggestions for this base can be found here (link redirects to Ravelry).
linnen 4ply
30€ naturally dyed, 27€ undyed
A beautifully drape-y blend of 75% Bluefaced Leicester wool and 25% unbleached linen fibres.
Needles: 2,5 - 4,00mm / approx. 350m per 100g skein
Custom spun for woollentwine in the UK.
This summery fibre blend of wool and linen was designed to be an hommage to the beautiful, natural shade of flax fibres. It is equally suitable for summer knits aswell as lightweight transition pieces.
Pattern suggestions for this base can be found here (link redirects to Ravelry).
A whole intro video showing samples and swatches can be found here.
linnen dk
29€ naturally dyed, 26€ undyed
A beautifully drape-y blend of 75% Bluefaced Leicester wool and 25% unbleached linen fibres.
Needles: 2,5 - 4,00mm / approx. 230m per 100g skein
Custom spun for woollentwine in the UK.
This summery fibre blend of wool and linen was designed to be an hommage to the beautiful, natural shade of flax fibres. It is equally suitable for summer knits aswell as lightweight transition pieces.
Pattern suggestions for this base can be found here (link redirects to Ravelry).
A whole intro video showing samples and swatches can be found here.
nurture
30€ naturally dyed, 27€ undyed
A luxuriously soft single ply yarn with lots of sheen and a mesmerising halo.
Needles: 2,50 - 4,00mm / approx. 380m per 100g skein
Sourced and custom spun in Finnland, non-superwash and plastic free.
This yarn has a special story enriched by friendship and shared value, celebrating sustainability the love for wool. From fleece to skein, it was made at a tiny women-led mill with the smallest ecological footprint possible.
Pattern suggestions for this base can be found here (link redirects to Ravelry).
A whole intro video showing samples and swatches can be found here.
heirloom 4ply
30€ naturally dyed, 27€ undyed
A soft and woolly yarn from 100% Exmoor Blueface fibres that can be traced back to farm.
Needles: 2,00 - 3,50mm / approx. 400m per 100g skein
Sourced and spun in Exmoor, UK by John Arbon Textiles. Non-superwash and nylon free.
This yarn is a true workhorse and can be used for a wide range of projects. Its round 3ply-character alongside a soft but woolly handle and a mild halo make it suitable for pretty much any knit you can envision.
Pattern suggestions for this base can be found here (link redirects to Ravelry).
heirloom dk
29€ naturally dyed, 26€ undyed
A soft and woolly yarn from 100% Exmoor Blueface fibres that can be traced back to farm.
Needles: 3,00 - 4,50mm / approx. 233m per 100g skein
Sourced and spun in Exmoor, UK by John Arbon Textiles. Non-superwash and nylon free.
This yarn is a true workhorse and can be used for a wide range of projects. Its round 3ply-character alongside a soft but woolly handle and a mild halo make it suitable for pretty much any knit you can envision.
Pattern suggestions for this base can be found here (link redirects to Ravelry).
limited editions
In addition to our standard base lineup, we also do produce limited edition yarns every now and then which will be completely unique and one of a kind. These yarns are available while supply lasts and will not be repeatable due to various reasons like a limited fibre supply or a very individual production process. The limited editions are very dear to my heart because they let me express my creativity and love for unique fibres and blends and I hope to spark joy in you when working with these very special yarns.
pathway dk
29€ naturally dyed, 26€ undyed
A bouncy and lustrous blend of british wool thats path can be traced fully from fleece to dyed skein.
Needles: 3,0 - 4,5mm / approx. 245m per 100g skein
Sourced and spun in the UK, non-superwash and nylon-free.
A delightfully bouncy and soft blend of fleeces that can be traced back to farm. It has a great lustre and blooms beautifully into textures aswell as plain fabrics, making it a versatile yarn for many types of knitting projects.
Pattern suggestions for this base can be found here (link redirects to Ravelry).
A whole intro video showing samples and swatches can be found here.
onyx 4ply
27€ undyed
A unique blend of Gotland and Zwartbles fleeces resulting in a characterful yarn with sheen and a glowing halo.
Needles: 2,0 - 3,5mm / approx. 400m per 100g skein
Custom spun in the UK, non-superwash and nylon-free.
This yarn highlights the beautiful lustre and elegant halo of dark grey Gotland fibres. Combined with the bounce of Zwartbles fleeces, the result is a naturally coloured anthracite yarn blend that is perfect for true wardrobe staple pieces.
Pattern suggestions for this base can be found here (link redirects to Ravelry).
The preview video showing the yarn and samples can be found here.
onyx dk
26€ undyed
A unique blend of Gotland and Zwartbles fleeces resulting in a characterful yarn with sheen and a glowing halo.
Needles: 3,0 - 4,5mm / approx. 230m per 100g skein
Custom spun in the UK, non-superwash and nylon-free.
This yarn highlights the beautiful lustre and elegant halo of dark grey Gotland fibres. Combined with the bounce of Zwartbles fleeces, the result is a naturally coloured anthracite yarn blend that is perfect for true wardrobe staple pieces.
Pattern suggestions for this base can be found here (link redirects to Ravelry).
The preview video showing the yarn and samples can be found here.
roots 4ply
30€ naturally dyed, 27€ undyed
A lofty and woolly yarn from 100% local Romney fleeces.
Needles: 2,0 - 3,5mm / approx. 400m per 100g skein
Sourced and spun locally, non-superwash and nylon-free.
From fleece to skein we witnessed the full production process of this limited yarn. The fleeces came from a single flock of sheep located on an island in the North Sea and the finished yarn resembles the wild nature of this region that I used to visit on holidays with my family since being a little kid.
Pattern suggestions for this base can be found here (link redirects to Ravelry).
A whole intro video showing samples and swatches can be found here.
roots dk
29€ naturally dyed, 26€ undyed
A lofty and woolly yarn from 100% local Romney fleeces.
Needles: 3,0 - 4,5mm / approx. 275m per 100g skein
Sourced and spun locally, non-superwash and nylon-free.
From fleece to skein we witnessed the full production process of this limited yarn. The fleeces came from a single flock of sheep located on an island in the North Sea and the finished yarn resembles the wild nature of this region that I used to visit on holidays with my family since being a little kid.
Pattern suggestions for this base can be found here (link redirects to Ravelry).
A whole intro video showing samples and swatches can be found here.
roots aran
28€ naturally dyed, 25€ undyed
A lofty and woolly yarn from 100% local Romney fleeces.
Needles: 4,0 - 5,5mm / approx. 200m per 100g skein
Sourced and spun locally, non-superwash and nylon-free.
From fleece to skein we witnessed the full production process of this limited yarn. The fleeces came from a single flock of sheep located on an island in the North Sea and the finished yarn resembles the wild nature of this region that I used to visit on holidays with my family since being a little kid.
Pattern suggestions for this base can be found here (link redirects to Ravelry).
A whole intro video showing samples and swatches can be found 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!
A whole intro video showing samples and swatches can be found here.
