Linen

Linen yarn in made from the cellulose fibres of the flax plant; one of the oldest plants harvested by man. Linen was sometimes used as a form of currency in ancient Egypt.

After planting it is ready for harvesting after about 100 days. The stems are pulled up (preferably with the roots intact), dried and spun into linen thread.

Linen yarn is very strong and durable, and is actually stronger when wet than when dry. It has low elasticity, and can absorb a fair amount of water without feeling too damp. It is cool to the touch, smooth and gets softer with washing.

Flax plant for linen

Linen blend yarns

Our range includes two different linen blend yarns, both available in 100gram skeins:

  • Egyptian (DK and heavy lace) – baby alpaca, silk and linen
  • Vegan (4ply) – linen and bamboo

Linen blend knit and crochet kits

The Light and Lacy Shawl was designed by me to make the most of one skein of our Lace Egyptian or Lace Decadence yarn.

The pattern uses an easy cluster design with a small repeat that is easily memorised. The kit is suitable for confident beginner level crocheters.

The kit includes a printed copy of the pattern together with the yarn, which is available in a variety of beautiful hand-dyed colourways.

"This was a present for my friend. Lovely pattern and wool. Love the colours. She is delighted and so am I with the whole experience. Steph is great and so helpful."

Our Flowery Infinity Scarf knit kit has been developed as a collaboration with Yorkshire-based knitwear designer Sandra Nesbitt. 

The scarf was designed especially for one skein of DK Egyptian yarn, taking full advantage of the yarn’s drape and softness.

The pattern incorporates a stunning flower-effect wrap stitch worked on a large 10mm circular needle. Written instructions are accompanied by step-by-step pictures showing exactly how to create the flowers. The kit is suitable for intermediate  level knitters.

The kit includes a printed copy of the pattern together with the yarn, which is available in a variety of beautiful hand-dyed colourways.

"Absolutely gorgeous! Beautiful colours, and a pleasure to work with the yarn. I already finished my scarf, and I love it!"