Dye Candy yarn: colour outside the lines
Give your knitting and crochet a creative sugar rush with Dye Candy at Folklore Yarns. Hand-dyed by Hutch in her studio in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, these yarns celebrate expressive colour, playful combinations and the pleasure of making something unmistakably yours. From colourful socks to statement accessories and softly textured shawls, let your next project start with a shade that makes you smile.
Hand-dyed in Northern Ireland, full of personality
Behind Dye Candy is Hutch’s hands-on approach to dyeing and her love of creating new colourways. Each yarn offers a different way to enjoy that colour, whether you’re drawn to lively speckles, striking contrasts or a softer finish. Choose a skein to take centre stage in a simple design, or have fun putting unexpected shades together. The adventure begins before you cast on.
Super Sock: far too much fun to hide in your shoes
Discover Dye Candy Super Sock, a high-twist 4 ply yarn blending 75% superwash merino with 25% nylon. With approximately 425 metres per 100g skein, it combines clear stitch definition with plenty of possibilities for socks, shawls, cowls and other fingering-weight projects. Its construction shows off speckles beautifully, bringing extra interest to everything from simple stocking stitch to textured patterns.
Krypton DK: make your stitches pop
For projects with a little more substance, explore Dye Candy Krypton DK. Made from 100% extra-fine merino, this high-twist yarn offers clear stitch definition and approximately 225 metres per 100g skein. Let the colour shine in an everyday garment, experiment with texture or choose a smaller accessory for a satisfying splash of hand-dyed personality.
Cloud Lace: softness with a colourful twist
Meet the dreamier side of Dye Candy with Cloud Lace. Blending 74% brushed baby suri alpaca with 26% mulberry silk, this soft yarn offers approximately 300 metres per 50g skein. Explore its brushed texture for airy accessories and delicate projects, choosing a pattern and tension that let the yarn’s character shine.
Turn up the colour with Dye Candy cowl kits
Take inspiration from Hutch’s own love of colour with the Neon Safari Cowl Kit. Bringing together a main colour and six micro skeins of Super Sock, it invites you to explore bold contrasts and playful colourwork.
For another colourful cast-on, discover the Flambé Cowl Kit, which includes two 50g skeins of Super Sock and a digital pattern. Enjoy planning your pairing, watching the shades interact and creating an accessory that brings personality to everyday outfits.
A little care for your colour
Hand-dyed yarn deserves thoughtful care. Hutch recommends hand washing and drying flat for Super Sock and Krypton DK, even where the yarn contains superwash-treated wool. Some colour bleeding may occur during the first washes, so follow the individual listing’s guidance. Before starting, check your pattern’s tension, fibre requirements and total meterage to help your chosen yarn become the fabric you have in mind.
Discover Dye Candy at Folklore Yarns
Find Dye Candy Super Sock, Krypton DK, Cloud Lace and selected cowl kits at Folklore Yarns. Whether you’re a local maker celebrating Northern Irish creativity or discovering Dye Candy from further afield, explore yarns that make choosing your next project part of the fun. Shop online or visit us at 53 Bloomfield Avenue in Belfast. Bring your imagination, choose your colour and make something with a little extra flavour.
