Hand-dyed yarn, made with care and chosen with love
Some projects begin with a pattern. Others begin with a skein you simply can’t leave behind. Explore hand-dyed yarn at Folklore Yarns, where colour, texture and the individual touch of the dyer come together. From delicate lace to comforting super chunky merino, discover yarns for knitting and crochet that make choosing your next project as enjoyable as making it.
Irish inspiration in every shade
Discover Irish Artisan Yarns, created by textile designer Tara McArtney and inspired by Irish landscapes and cities. Hand-painted and dyed in small batches, these yarns invite you to carry a little sense of place into your making. Explore Baby Alpaca-Silk and Merino-Bamboo-Silk 4 ply blends, textured Merino Slub, or 100% merino in DK and super chunky weights. Whether you’re planning a flowing shawl, a favourite jumper or a thoughtful gift, find a fibre and colour combination that feels right for you.
Meet the colour-loving world of Dye Candy
Hand-dyed by Hutch in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, Dye Candy brings personality to every project. Discover Super Sock, a merino-and-nylon blend with a high-twist construction and clear stitch definition, or Krypton DK in 100% extra-fine merino. For something wonderfully soft and airy, Cloud Lace combines brushed baby suri alpaca with mulberry silk. Enjoy seeing the colours unfold as you knit or crochet, with each new section offering a little moment of discovery.
Small details, joyful sock projects
Make your next pair personal with sock sets hand-dyed by Andrea of Spin and Blether. Explore self-striping yarn paired with a contrasting mini skein, perfect for playing with colour at the heels, toes or cuffs. From choosing your shades to turning the heel and finishing the final stitches, there’s pleasure in making something useful, colourful and entirely your own.
A little inspiration to get you started
Bring yarn and project together with the Irish Artisan Yarns Natica Cowl Kit, which includes two skeins of Baby Alpaca-Silk 4 ply and a printed pattern. Or explore Dye Candy’s Flambé Cowl Kit, pairing two skeins of Super Sock with a digital pattern. These projects offer a lovely way to explore hand-dyed colour, whether you’re making a gift or treating yourself to something handmade.
Choose thoughtfully, make happily
Small variations between skeins are part of the character of hand-dyed yarn. Take time to compare fibre content, meterage and care instructions, and check your pattern’s tension and yarn requirements before you begin. Follow the individual yarn’s washing guidance to care for the colours and fibres you’ve chosen.
Find your next treasured skein at Folklore Yarns
Shop hand-dyed yarn online or visit us at 53 Bloomfield Avenue in Belfast. Discover independent dyers, explore beautiful fibre blends and find colours that spark an idea. Whether your next make is practical, playful or a little indulgent, start with yarn that makes you happy to pick up your needles or hook.
