YARN

mYak takes great pride in sourcing the finest, softest fibers to bring you a truly unique knitting experience. Harvested by hand from the undercoat of baby yaks during the natural molting season, this yarn is both cruelty-free and environmentally responsible. The fiber is then spun in Italy using low-impact processes that honor the purity of the raw material.

The resulting fabric is unlike any other – an indulgent treat for the senses – boasting unparalleled softness, with a similar micron count to cashmere. The color palette for Baby Yak Medium is a stunning combination of soft, heathered earth tones and dark neutrals, accented by vibrant hues. Because most yaks are naturally of a darker shade, lighter colors are incredibly rare and highly coveted, making this product truly one-of-a-kind.

mYak yarns build a bridge between ancient traditions and conscious craftsmanship. Knit with purpose, knowing your creations carry the warmth of the Tibetan people and the spirit of sustainability.

mYak's Fior di Lino is a captivating yarn that seamlessly combines the spirit of Italian Linen, the delicate softness of Tibetan Baby Yak, and the luxurious depth of Tibetan Cloud wool. Prepare to dive into the lush beauty of Italy's countryside, the serene expanses of the Tibetan Plateau, and the timeless elegance of the natural world.

Colorways titled: Glacier, Fox, Tuscan Fields, Mountain Mist, and Watermelon Sorbet are part of mYak's special collaboration with designer Isabell Kraemer. 

Kraemer says, "When Paola first told me about this latest yarn, I was really excited. A blend of Tibetan Cloud, Baby Yak and a bit of linen on top sounded perfect. And my expectations were more than fulfilled! Fior di Lino is a joy to knit with and produces a wonderfully soft yet beautifully supple fabric. The stitch definition and the drape are absolutely amazing. Perfect for sweaters and accessories. Knowing how important fair and safe working conditions are to mYak, along with their great love and respect for the environment, makes Fior di Lino a yarn I can recommend with all my knitter’s heart…. and I feel really honoured that mYak invited me to contribute to the colour palette of this beautiful yarn!”

Alongside their dedication to helping sustain the traditional way of life of the Tibetan nomads, co-founders Paola and Andrea, also craft all of their yarn bases in mills that emphasize fair labor practices, safe working environments, and a strong commitment to environmental sustainability. 

Each strand of Swanky Floof is impossibly airy, yet rich with warmth, making it perfect for gossamer shawls, dreamy layering pieces, or for adding just a hint of fluff to your favorite knits and crochets. The silk content lends a luminous sheen and strength, while the alpaca and cashmere wrap you in gentle luxury.

A wonderful alternative for patterns that call for mohair or brushed suri lace weight yarn. Whether Swanky Floof is used on its own or paired with other yarns for added texture and depth, this yarn elevates every stitch. Soft, fluffy, and delightfully indulgent. Beware: this is yarn will spoil you! 

Inspired by her travels and the landscape of Minnesota's lake life, Susie Arkell started dyeing yarn during the COVID-19 pandemic. The creator finds herself drawn towards colors that are quirky yet classic, with a hint of a rustic-vibe. Fiber MacGyver's worsted weight Merino Alpaca is just what you've been looking for. This wool and alpaca blend is a wonderfully suited to just about nay hand knit project: from hats and mittens, to scarves and sweaters... You name it! 

All of Susie's Fiber MacGyver yarn is hand-dyed in small batches in the land of 10,000 lakes. Variations between skeins should be expected... and even celebrated! 

When worked up, worsted weight Riti delivers wonderful stitch definition and blooms beautifully. The non superwash finish of this yarn means it holds its shape very well, while remaining soft and smooth, perfect for any garment you won’t want to take your hands off of! Embark on a fascinating new adventure with Patagonian wool from Fancywork favorite, Amano Yarns.  

Crafted from 100% Icelandic wool, Lopi produces premium yarns for warm nordic knits. Thanks to over 1,000 years of adapting to the sub-arctic climate, Icelandic sheep have developed a unique weather resistant wool with excellent breathability and thermal insulation, making it the original outwear. Combining soft, insulating inner fibers with long, durable, and weather-resistant outer fibers, Lopi's yarns are both warm and long-lasting.

With the aim to support small wool producers, Mota was developed as a collaboration with several ranching families, each contributing the finest wool their flocks had to offer in order to produce this very special yarn.

Mota is a collection made entirely in the heart of Castile-La Mancha, and is named to honor the town of Mota del Cuervo, where WoolDreamers has it's roots. Thanks to the proximity of the farms to the mill, Mota is produced with one of the smallest carbon footprints on the market.

Spun from carefully selected fleeces from each ranch, Mota shows that even the smallest ranches can produce valuable wools. The resulting yarn is a soft and lofty 3-ply DK that will give each project a special connection to the origins of their materials. Offered in a wide variety of colors and shades, Mota lets your imagination run free!

OEKO-TEX Standard 100

Berroco Ultra Wool Chunky comes as a cuddly plushie in ball form, which translates to ultra coziness in your finished projects. One ball of Ultra Wool Chunky contains 145 yds of warm, huggable, machine-washable wool. This easy-to-care for yarn is as ideal for messy young kids, as it is for time-crunched grown-ups. Ultra Wool Chunky comes in 37 bright and beautiful colorways for every style.

Can't find the color in-stock that you're looking for? Take advantage of Berroco's 123 Drop Ship program! Here's how it works: 

Step one: Place your order with us, either in the shop or on the phone.

Step two: Give us your shipping address.

Step three: Sit back, relax, and wait for a package from Berroco to arrive at your doorstep!

The wool in Cotton Merino is certified by RWS – the Responsible Wool Standard – ensuring that animals, farmers, and the environment are treated with care. This certification comes with a lengthy list of requirements, including protecting the Five Freedoms of animal welfare: freedom from hunger and thirst, freedom from discomfort, freedom from pain, injury and disease, freedom to express normal behavior and freedom from fear and distress. RWS certification also ensure that healthy soil, biodiversity, and social welfare for farmers and workers are prioritized. 

Knitting for Olive mohair is RMS certified. RMS stands for Responsible Wool Standard, and the certification ensures that animals, farmers and the environment are treated respectfully. The certificate protects the Five Freedoms of Animal Welfare: freedom from hunger and thirst, discomfort, pain, injury and disease; freedom to express normal behavior; and freedom from fear and distress.

Equally, RMS farms protect soil health, biodiversity and native species, and the RMS certification protects social welfare, working conditions and health safety of farmers and workers. The complete RMS document from Textile Exchange can be found here.

The silk used in Knitting for Olive yarns is cruelty-free. Silk is made of silk threads that come from silkworms' cocoons. The cocoons are made of one single very, very long thread. In conventional silk production, the cocoons are boiled, leaving the silkworms to die. This way, the long, intact silk thread can be used. Knitting for Olive silk is made of silk threads from broken cocoons, where the silkworms have evolved into moths and escaped from the cocoon. The broken cocoon is now many short pieces of silk thread. These short silk fibers are made into yarn. This is a very time-consuming process, and the final result is less smooth than other silk because long silk threads make a smoother final silk product. 

Shetland Spindrift's ample palette of softly heathered and solid colors is perfect for intricate colorwork and lacework, as well as weaving. Its durability makes it perfect for long-wearing projects. It's softness means it will be adored by whoever is lucky enough to wear your creations.

This slightly rustic, strong wool is perfect for durable sweaters. If you're looking for an extra cozy touch, combine it with Knitting for Olive's Soft Silk Mohair for perfectly matched tones. This pill-resistant yarn means you'll have a long-lasting wardrobe staple.

Heavy Merino's traceability makes it possible to identify the specific farms where the wool originates, ensuring that the animals are well cared for and the farmers are treated fairly, with good working conditions.

Bourette silk is cruelty free! Silk yarn is made with the silk threads that come from silk worm cocoons. An intact silk worm cocoon is made of one single very long thread. In conventional silk production the cocoons are boiled, leaving the silk worms to die. Bourette silk, on the other hand, is made from the silk threads of naturally vacated cocoons – ones from which the silk worms have completed their natural metamorphosis into moths. During this incredible process, the cocoon breaks apart leaving the silk thread in pieces. These short silk fibers are painstakingly collected and spun into yarn. Creating bourette silk is a very time consuming process resulting in a more rustic, but no less luxurious strand of yarn. 

Plötulopi is mostly knitted using two or three strands, resulting in garments that are exceptionally light and airy. Plötulopi is surprisingly strong once knitted thanks to the unique characteristics of Icelandic wool.

Gently wind the required number of strands of Plötulopi together or knit straight from the plates.

A single strand of Plötulopi is very delicate. It can be strengthened by twisting it lightly or by knitting it with one strand of Einband or any lace weight yarn. Plötulopi is great for felting, hand spinning and many other things.

With approximately 260 yards per skein and a 13 wraps per inch (wpi) gauge, Entropy DK offers both versatility and durability. BFL wool's long fibers help prevent pilling, so your projects will stay looking fresh, even after repeated wear. The yarn’s natural sheen adds depth and dimension to your work, while its breathable qualities keep your pieces warm yet comfortable.

Named for the “entropy” effect of its hand-dyed colorways, this yarn creates an ever-changing, gradient-like effect as you knit. Each skein is a beautiful mix of colors that subtly gradate and shift in smooth transitions giving your projects have that gorgeous hand-spun look.