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botanically dyed yarns

At Shilasdair Yarns we celebrate all things woolly and are especially committed to using and promoting British wool and local dyes. Our first exclusive range of yarns is Coara.

Coara is the gaelic for sheep. Living on Skye you cannot fail to notice all the sheep and fall into the yearly pattern of their lives. Crofting is a huge part of island life here and it was important to use and celebrate British fleeces.

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  • Coara Fingering / 4ply

    £9.50
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  • Coara Sport / DK 50g

    £9.50
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  • Coara Worsted / Light Aran

    £18.00 – £19.00
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  • Glas :: Aran weight

    £20.00
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  • Molach – Wensleydale DK

    £10.50
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  • Rope chunky

    £15.00
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  • Stocainn sock yarn

    £18.00 – £20.00
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  • Tuath – 2 ply jumper weight Shetland

    £5.95
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🌱foraging ✨ 🌱there are so many processes t 🌱foraging ✨
🌱there are so many processes to natural dyeing which is fantastic as you will never be bored, never learn everything and constantly be amazed.
🌱but I do think my favourite part of the process is gathering our own dye stuffs. 
🌱unlocking secret colour from your own garden and landscape connects you to the rhythm of the of land.
🌱it connects you to history and tradition. You are revealing the colours of the past, the colours your specific ancestors produced in their dye pots.
🌱celebrating the subtleties of your own local colour is the most satisfying thing… if you have never had a go and are thinking about starting your own exploration into natural dyes I urge you to dive in x

Photo by the uber talented @jenrosephotos 

#foraging #naturaldyes #localcolour #localdyeplants #isleofskyenaturaldyecompany #ecocolour #plantcolour
🌱The Quiraing mittens and cowl are go! 🌱Yar 🌱The Quiraing mittens and cowl are go! 
🌱Yarn combinations for both patterns are available from our online shop (link in bio).
🌱Taking inspiration from the stunning Skye landscape @harveyknits designs are a joy to knit…with clear and considered instructions.
🌱Knitted with our Smuid 4 ply, a blend of Blue faced Leicester and Gotland, the double layered cowl and mittens are soft, squishy and cosy.
🌱There are 6 colour combos to choose from so something for everyone!
🌱that’s my sales pitch done! We really hope you enjoy them and thank you @harveyknits for being such an amazing designer! X

#shilasdair 
#mindfulknitting 
#naturallydyedyarn 
#naturaldyestudio 
#quiraing
#inspiredbynature 
#isleofskyenaturaldyecompany
✨The Quiraing cowl by @harveyknits. Kits and pat ✨The Quiraing cowl by @harveyknits. Kits and pattern released tomorrow! 
✨I love, love, love this cowl and can’t take it off! Soft, squidgy, warm .. it is the perfect wee neck warmer for Spring.
✨kits for the Quiraing cowl and mittens will be live on our site tomorrow from 9am (link in bio)
✨patterns will be available for both the cowl and mittens on @harveyknits site and if you are speedy you can sign up to her newsletter today and get a discount for both patterns-what is not to like! 🌱✨🧶

#smuid #cowl #naturallydyed #naturallydyedyarn #britishwool #britishyarn #plantdyed #maddieharveydesigns #isleofskyenaturaldyecompany #isleofskye #quiraing #quiraingcowl
✨Here is a pic of the wonderful Quiraing mittens ✨Here is a pic of the wonderful Quiraing mittens : kits and patterns being released at the end of the week. 
✨Seriously the cosiest mittens I have ever worn! 
✨ @harveyknits has designed these double layer mitts in our squishy Smuid 4ply. 
✨The lace outer let’s the coloured inner peek through and they are oh so satisfying to knit!
✨there is a matching cowl too- mine is blocking as we speak so I will pop some pictures up tomorrow!

#maddieharveydesigns #mittens #lacework #naturallydyedyarn #plantdyed #secretcolour #unlockthecolour #plantmagic #britishwool #naturaldyestudio #shilasdair #isleofskyenaturaldyecompany #isleofskye
✨It’s a big week for Smuid! ✨Our Gotland an ✨It’s a big week for Smuid! 
✨Our Gotland and Blue faced Leicester 4 ply which is getting bundled up into kits which will be released at the end of the week… I think it’s okay to say that the two patterns designed by @harveyknits are a cowl and mitts 😍 each using 50g of two colours of Smuid…
✨soft and squidgy in the cleverest design ever… it’s exciting!

#smuid #naturallydyed #naturallydyedyarn #plantdyes #plantcolour #foragedcolour #naturaldyes #naturaldyestudio #scottishcraft
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