Our set suggestion 1 for Stephen West's Color Kaleidoscope

8 x 100% Merino 50g/200m
Colors: Black Jack, Dragon Queen, Dornish Wine, Kitsume, Ambrosia, Rapunzel, Custard, Mustard

PLEASE NOTE: Due to high demand, there are supply shortages for raw wool; we currently expect a restock in calendar week 42/43. Orders placed after October 2nd will be shipped in calendar week 43.

Hand-dyed yarn – Unique colors for special knitting projects

Discover high-quality hand-dyed yarn, dyed with great attention to detail to make every knitting or crochet project something special. Each dyeing has its own character, making every skein a small, unique piece.

Our hand-dyed yarns combine high-quality fibers, brilliant colors, and an exceptional depth that industrially dyed wool rarely achieves. From soft tone-on-tone colorways to expressive speckles and intense color gradients, we create color worlds that inspire and foster creativity.

What makes hand-dyed yarn special

• Unique coloring with vibrant depth
• Lovingly hand-dyed
• Perfect for shawls, sweaters, socks, scarves, and accessories
• Harmonious color transitions and expressive speckles
• Each batch has an individual character
• Reproducible whenever possible

For your next favorite project

Whether for delicate lace work, cozy sweaters, colorful socks, or elaborate shawls – this hand-dyed yarn brings out the beauty of the colors perfectly. Structured patterns, cables, and simple stockinette projects especially benefit from the extraordinary color effect.

Each skein is carefully dyed to achieve a balanced and harmonious color representation. Small differences between individual skeins are a sign of genuine craftsmanship and are part of the special charm of hand-dyed yarns.

Note on hand-dyed yarn

Hand-dyed yarns can vary slightly within a batch as well as between different dye lots. This is not a defect, but a quality feature of genuine handiwork. For larger projects, we recommend alternating between two skeins to achieve a particularly harmonious color transition.

Care instructions

For long-lasting enjoyment, we recommend:

• Hand wash or wool cycle
• Use mild wool detergent
• Dry flat
• Do not tumble dry

Irish Fairytale Yarns

Since 2013, we have stood for high-quality hand-dyed yarn, extraordinary color worlds, and fair prices. Inspired by the rugged Irish coast, lush green landscapes, and Celtic mythology, we create yarns that tell stories and invite you to be creative.

Hand-dyed yarn from Irish Fairytale Yarns – for projects as unique as the people who knit them.