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Let colour lead the way with West Yorkshire Spinners ColourLab, a range full of possibilities for knitting and crochet. Explore ColourLab DK alongside Twist DK, Sock DK and Aran, with accompanying patterns for everything from children’s jumpers and cosy cardigans to striking crochet blankets. Find inspiration in the Life in Colour and ColourLab Kids books, or plan a colourful Persian Tiles blanket with our crochet kit. Whether you love bold contrasts or a gentler palette, enjoy choosing your shades and creating something to wear, share or treasure. Check each yarn’s individual details for its weight, fibre content and care instructions.

West Yorkshire Spinners Colour Lab - DK

100g ball (225 Metres/245 Yards) 100% British Wool

4mm needles. Tension - 28 Rows - 22 Stitches

Machine Wash 40° Do not tumble dry. Reshape whilst damp


WYS Colour Lab (22)

WYS Clover, Kids Shawl Collar Cardigan - Pattern Only

£3.75

WYS Blossom, Kids Stripe Cardigan - Pattern Only

£3.75

WYS Matilda Matinee Jackets - Pattern Only

£3.75

WYS Jack Textured Jumper - Pattern Only

£3.75

West Yorkshire Spinners ColourLab yarn

Explore the colourful possibilities of WYS ColourLab at Folklore Yarns in Belfast, Northern Ireland. ColourLab DK is made using only British wool, celebrating UK fleece in every colourful project. Discover it alongside ColourLab Twist DK, Sock DK and Aran, with patterns, books and project kits to inspire your next knitting or crochet adventure. From bold contrasts to gentle combinations, enjoy finding a palette that feels like you.

Knitting patterns for everyday favourites

Plan a handmade wardrobe with ColourLab patterns for adults, children and babies. Explore designs such as the Lucienne Yoke Jumper, Alma Slipover and Waistcoat, and Clover Shawl Collar Cardigan, or browse the Life in Colour and ColourLab Kids pattern books for your next cast-on.

Colourful crochet and creative projects

Bring colour into your home with the ColourLab DK Persian Tiles Blanket Kit, or explore the Forager Yarn Bundle for another creative starting point. Enjoy the planning as much as the making, watching individual shades come together into a piece to use, give or treasure. Check each project’s yarn requirements and what’s included before you begin.

Inspiration from Belfast to makers worldwide

Whether you’re visiting Folklore Yarns in Belfast, browsing from elsewhere in Northern Ireland or Ireland, or discovering us online from across the world, find inspiration for your next ColourLab project. Choose your pattern, explore the yarn options and settle into the pleasure of making, one stitch at a time.

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