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Blue Thistle Fibers offers naturally-dyed yarn across multiple weights for every knitting and crochet project. All yarns are naturally dyed in West Virginia using botanical dyes from our Huntington urban farm and Lake Bonaparte, New York family land, with commercial natural dyes sourced from Botanical Colors and Maiwa for transparent, sustainable fiber.

Our Lace Weight comes in the following fibers – perfect for super fine knits, or double strand work.

      • Mohair Silk Lace “Gossamer” | 1-ply Mohair & Silk 70% Super Kid Mohair, 30% Mulberry Silk. 50 g/437 yds/400 m. Fiber Origin: Peru
      • Mohair Silk Lace “Heirloom” | 1-ply Mohair & Silk 72% Super Kid Mohair, 28% Mulberry Silk. 50 g/450 yds/400 m. Fiber Origin: Peru
      • Alpaca Silk Lace “Shimmer” | 1-Ply 75% Baby Suri Alpaca / 25% Mulberry Silk. 50 g / 459 yd / 420 m. Fiber Origin: Peru
      • | 50/50 Cashmere/ Silk 2 ply  Fiber Origin: Italy.

Best Selling Lace Yarn

  • Boston Tea Party M21 Luxury Tea

    Boston Tea Party M21 Luxury Tea

    $10.99

    Boston Tea Party M21 Luxury Tea

    $10.99
    Revolutionary Early Grey breakfast tea. An enduring symbol of the American spirit.
    Black tea, Green Tea, Natural flavors (organic compliant), blended and packed by our neighbors in the north (Canada).
    Tea(s) From: India / Kenya / China
    Region(s): Nilgiri + Assam / Nandi Highlands / Anhui Province
    Antioxidant Level: High
    Caffeine Content: Medium
    Metropolitan Tea Company LTD.  24 count Black Tea bags.  Net Wt. 52.8 grams.
    Metropolitan Tea Company LTD.  24 count Black Tea bags.  Net Wt. 52.8 grams.

    3 in stock

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  • Cream Fingering Naturally Dyed Yarn

    Cream Fingering Naturally Dyed Yarn

    Price range: $25.00 through $30.00

    Cream Fingering Naturally Dyed Yarn

    Price range: $25.00 through $30.00

    Cream Naturally Dyed Yarn

    Part of Home & Hearth – our soft cream yarns show the clean warmth of home and hearth and are perfect for working up a cozy everyday treasure. Natural fibers in a practical cream. This is the color of bread rising, fresh butter, clean wool – the neutral that goes with everything and makes everything cozier.

     

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  • Silver Reed AG24 Intarsia Carriage

    Silver Reed AG24 Intarsia Carriage

    $90.00

    Silver Reed AG24 Intarsia Carriage

    $90.00

    The Silver Reed Intarsia Carriage AG24 is the perfect accessory for your Silver Reed SK 280 Knitting Machine. This carriage allows you to knit several colours in one row, pictorial or geometric designs without floats. Works with the following machines:

    Silver Reed SK280

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  • Silver Reed LK150 Knitting Machine

    Silver Reed LK150 Knitting Machine

    $575.00

    Silver Reed LK150 Knitting Machine

    $575.00

    The LK 150 is the perfect knitting machine for beginners ready to start knitting. Its lightweight and portable, offering an easy and efficient way to create beautiful stockinet fabrics.

    Ready to make a quick summer tank or warm winter beanie? The LK150 is the affordable and user-friendly hobby machine for you. This versatile machine can work with Sport, DK, or 4 Ply weight yarns. Here are all the details:

    • Mid gauge, 150 needles, 6.5 mm needle spacing

    • Manual pattern selection

    • Stockinet, Tuck, and Slip stitch types

    • For light to medium weight hand knit type yarns

    ​This machine supports the AG11 Intarsia Carriage

    1 in stock (can be backordered)

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Our Fingering Weight  comes in the following Fibers —perfect for socks, shawls, and lightweight garments.

        • Merino Blend Fingering ”    ” | 80% Superwash Merino and 20% Recycled Nylon 100g 4 ply 399 yds/   m Fiber Source: Peru. 
        • Shetland Fingering “Highlander” | 100% Shetland wool 50g 2-ply, 400 yds/   Fiber Source: Maryland
        • Bamboo Fingering ” ” | 100% Bamboo 100g 2 ply 333 yds/ 304m Fiber Source: Canada
        • Silk Camel Fingering ”  ” | 70% Tussah  Silk/ 30% Camel 115g  2 ply 378 yds / 346m  Fiber Source: Italy / Mongolia

Best Selling Fingering Naturally Dyed Yarn

  • Cream Fingering Naturally Dyed Yarn

    Cream Fingering Naturally Dyed Yarn

    Price range: $25.00 through $30.00

    Cream Fingering Naturally Dyed Yarn

    Price range: $25.00 through $30.00

    Cream Naturally Dyed Yarn

    Part of Home & Hearth – our soft cream yarns show the clean warmth of home and hearth and are perfect for working up a cozy everyday treasure. Natural fibers in a practical cream. This is the color of bread rising, fresh butter, clean wool – the neutral that goes with everything and makes everything cozier.

     

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  • Red Fingering Weight Naturally Dyed Yarn

    Red Fingering Weight Naturally Dyed Yarn

    Price range: $25.00 through $30.00

    Red Fingering Weight Naturally Dyed Yarn

    Price range: $25.00 through $30.00

    Discover our collection of naturally dyed red Fingering weight yarns – part of our Heart Work heritage collection honoring the love poured into making. These are the colors of love, worked stitch by patient stitch, handed down through generations, in sweaters made for grandchildren you might never meet, a blanket for an afternoon picnic, and in mittens and scarves for that special someone.

    This is a tonal colorway – each skein shifts through warm tonal variations from deep cherry red to soft coral, as madder root reveals its range from vibrant crimson to luminous rose across the fibers.  Available in several fiber types, in three intensities – Dark, Medium, and Light.

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  • New!Light Orange Fingering Naturally Dyen Yarn 1

    Sunset Orange Fingering Weight Naturally Dyed Yarn

    Price range: $25.00 through $32.00
    Light Orange Fingering Naturally Dyen Yarn 1

    Sunset Orange Fingering Weight Naturally Dyed Yarn

    Price range: $25.00 through $32.00

    Muted peach — the soft color of sunset clouds, of evening sky when day fades to dusk, of gentle warmth without brightness. Naturally dyed with madder exhaust bath + annatto. Available in 5 fiber types.

     

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  • New!Yellow Fingering Weight Naturally Dyed Yarn

    Yellow Fingering Weight Naturally Dyed Yarn

    Price range: $25.00 through $32.00

    Yellow Fingering Weight Naturally Dyed Yarn

    Price range: $25.00 through $32.00

    Farm Grown – Naturally Dyed Yarn

    Yellow, Taupes, Sand, taupes and other natural hues naturally dyed yarn from flowers, barks, and lichens grown and foraged from our natural dye garden and forest farm.

    Dye Sources: Weld, Marigold, foraged barks

    This is a tonal colorway – each skein shifts through warm tonal yellow to soft cream, as this blended color reveals its range across the fibers. Available in several fiber types and intensities – Dark, Medium, Light, Variegated & Ombre.

     

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Our Sock Weight comes in the following fibers – durable everyday socks.

        • Merino Blend Sock  ”   ” | 75% Superwash Merino / 25% Recycled Nylon 100g  437 yds/400m Fiber Source: Peru.
        • Merino Tencel Sock | 50%  Merino Wool/ 50% Tencel eco-sock 100g  383yds/ 350m Fiber Source: Peru
        • Merino Recycled Nylon Sock | 80% EcoWash Merino Wool, 20% Global Recycling Standard Nylon 100g 370 yds / 338 m  Fiber Source: New Zeeland / Canada
        • Merino Yak Silk ”   | 70% SW 17 Mic Merino / 20% Natural Yak / 10% Silk 115 3 ply  420 yds / 384m Fiber Source: New Zeeland / Mongolia / Italy

Best Selling Sock Naturally Dyed Yarn

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    Pink Sock Naturally Dyed Yarn

    $34.00
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    Pink Sock Naturally Dyed Yarn

    $34.00
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  • New!Purple Gray Sock Weight Naturally Dyed Yarn

    Purple Gray Sock Weight Naturally Dyed Yarn

    $25.00

    Purple Gray Sock Weight Naturally Dyed Yarn

    $25.00

    Violet is a tonal colorway from deep purple to cream. Colors can vary from photograph. Hand wash cold. Lay flat to dry out of sun.

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  • New!Light Merino/Nylon Yellow Sock Naturally Dyed Yarn

    Yellow Sock Weight Naturally Dyed Yarn

    $25.00
    Light Merino/Nylon Yellow Sock Naturally Dyed Yarn
    Light Merino/Nylon Yellow Sock Naturally Dyed Yarn

    Yellow Sock Weight Naturally Dyed Yarn

    $25.00

    Yellow Naturally Dyed Yarn

    Fibers: 80% Merino / 20 % Recycled Nylon.  100 grams 437yds 399m Superwash

    This is a tonal colorway – each skein shifts through warm tonal yellow  to soft cream, as this blended color reveals its range across the fibers. Available in several fiber types and intensities – Dark, Medium, Light, Variegated & Ombre.

     

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  • New!Light Orange 80% Merino / 25% Recycled Nylon Sock

    Orange Sock Weight Naturally Dyed Yarn

    $25.00
    Light Orange 80% Merino / 25% Recycled Nylon Sock
    Light Orange 80% Merino / 25% Recycled Nylon Sock

    Orange Sock Weight Naturally Dyed Yarn

    $25.00

    Orange Naturally Dyed Yarn

    Fibers: 80% Merino / 20 % Recycled Nylon.  100 grams 437yds 399m Superwash

    This is a tonal colorway – each skein shifts through warm tonal orange to soft cream, as this blended color reveals its range across the fibers. Available in several fiber types and intensities – Dark, Medium, Light, Variegated & Ombre.

     

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Our Sport Weight comes in the following fibers- Perfect for weaving, sweaters and other everyday knitwear

        •  | 100% Belgin Flax  100g  246 yards / 225m. Fiber Source: Canada. Available on Cone.
        •  | % Blue Faced Leicester Non-Superwash 100g 3 ply. 256 yds / 225m Fiber Source: Canada.  Available on Cone.

Best Selling Sport Naturally Dyed Yarn

  • New!Blue Thistle Fibers Medium Pink Cotton Sport

    Pink Sport Naturally Dyed Yarn

    $25.00
    Blue Thistle Fibers Medium Pink Cotton Sport
    Blue Thistle Fibers Medium Pink Cotton SportMedium Mauve DK 100% Organic Pima Cotton

    Pink Sport Naturally Dyed Yarn

    $25.00
    Pink Sport Naturally Dyed Yarn.
    Fibers: 100% Organic US Cotton |
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Our DK Weight comes in the following fibers – durable everyday socks, sweaters, scarves, mittens. Great for Machine Knitting (available on cones)

        •  80% Superwash Merino with 20% Recycled Nylon 4 Ply  437 yds / 400m / 100g Fiber Source: Peru
        • 100% Merino Wool  4 Ply Fiber Source: Peru 
        • 65% Tussah Silk / 35% Linen. 6 ply 215 yds/ 198 m 100g Fiber Source: Canada
        • 70% Tussah  Silk/ 30% Camel – 3 ply 243/ 222m / 115 g Fiber Source: Italy / Mongolia

Best Selling DK Naturally Dyed Yarn

  • New!Burgundy DK Naturally Dyed Yarn 1

    Burgundy DK Weight Naturally Dyed Yarn

    $28.00
    Burgundy DK Naturally Dyed Yarn 1

    Burgundy DK Weight Naturally Dyed Yarn

    $28.00

    Deep wine color — darker and more wine-like than red, with an iron quality that pulls madder toward true burgundy rather than bright red. Naturally dyed with madder root (rubia tinctorum) + iron modifier. Available in 2 fiber types.

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  • New!Dark Mauve DK 100% Pima Cotton DK Yarn

    Mauve DK Weight Naturally Dyed Yarn

    $28.00
    Dark Mauve DK 100% Pima Cotton DK Yarn

    Mauve DK Weight Naturally Dyed Yarn

    $28.00

    Soft grayish-pink with purple undertones — the color of dried heather, of mauve flowers, of dusty rose that sits between pink and purple. Naturally dyed with cochineal fresh + cochineal exhaust bath. Available in 3 fiber types.

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  • New!Pink DK Weight Naturally Dyed Yarn

    Pink DK Weight Naturally Dyed Yarn

    Price range: $28.00 through $32.00
    Variegated Pink DK Weight Naturally Dyed Yarn

    Pink DK Weight Naturally Dyed Yarn

    Price range: $28.00 through $32.00
    Clear true pink — the straightforward pink that cochineal exhaust gives when used alone, without blending or modifying. Naturally dyed with cochineal or madder exhaust bath. Available in 3 fiber types.
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  • New!Violet DK Weight Naturally Dyed Yarn

    Violet DK Weight Naturally Dyed Yarn

    $28.00

    Violet DK Weight Naturally Dyed Yarn

    $28.00

    Clear, saturated violet — the pure purple logwood gives at full strength. Naturally dyed with logwood (haematoxylum campechianum). Available in 1 fiber type.

    Fiber | 100% Merino Superwash |

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  • Our Worsted Weight (4-ply, 219 yds/100g) in certified mulesing-free 100% Superwash Merino works up quickly into hats, cowls, and cozy winter wear.

Best Selling Worsted Naturally Dyed Yarn

  • New!Peach Worsted Naturally Dyed Yarn

    Peach Worsted Naturally Dyed Yarn

    $28.00

    Peach Worsted Naturally Dyed Yarn

    $28.00

    Peach. 219 yards / 200 meters. 100 grams

    Peach 4-Ply Worsted yarn is certified mulesing-free SW 100% Merino wool and quickly works up into hats and sweaters everyone will love to wear. A durable yarn that holds up to washing and wearing.

    Care Instructions: Hand wash  using mild detergent. Do not bleach. Dry flat away from direct sunlight.

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  • New!Yellow Worsted Naturally Dyed Yarn

    Yellow Worsted Naturally Dyed Yarn

    $28.00
    Yellow Worsted Naturally Dyed Yarn
    Medium Yellow Worsted Naturally Dyed Yarn

    Yellow Worsted Naturally Dyed Yarn

    $28.00

    Pink. 219 yards / 200 meters. 100 grams

    4-Ply Worsted yarn is certified mulesing-free SW 100% Merino wool and quickly works up into hats and sweaters everyone will love to wear. A durable yarn that holds up to washing and wearing.

    Care Instructions: Hand wash  using mild detergent. Do not bleach. Dry flat away from direct sunlight.

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  • New!Pink Worsted Naturally Dyed Yarn

    Pink Worsted Naturally Dyed Yarn

    $28.00
    Pink Worsted Naturally Dyed Yarn
    Pink Worsted Naturally Dyed YarnMedium Pink Worsted Naturally Dyed Yarn

    Pink Worsted Naturally Dyed Yarn

    $28.00

    Pink. 219 yards / 200 meters. 100 grams

    4-Ply Worsted yarn is certified mulesing-free SW 100% Merino wool and quickly works up into hats and sweaters everyone will love to wear. A durable yarn that holds up to washing and wearing.

    Care Instructions: Hand wash  using mild detergent. Do not bleach. Dry flat away from direct sunlight.

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  • New!Slate Worsted Naturally Dyed Yarn

    Slate Worsted Weight Naturally Dyed Yarn

    $28.00
    Slate Worsted Naturally Dyed Yarn
    Slate Worsted Naturally Dyed Yarn

    Slate Worsted Weight Naturally Dyed Yarn

    $28.00

    Cool gray with a purple undertone — the color of slate rock, of stormy sky, of the mountains before rain. Naturally dyed with logwood (haematoxylum campechianum) + iron modifier. Available in 1 fiber type.

    Fiber | 100% Merino Superwash |

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Aran Weight (4-ply, 219 yds/100g) offers both superwash and non-superwash 100% Merino for substantial projects.

Best Selling Aran Naturally Dyed Yarn

  • Indigo Blue Aran Naturally Dyed Yarn

    Indigo Blue Aran Naturally Dyed Yarn

    $28.00
    Variegated Indigo Blue Aran Naturally Dyed Yarn

    Indigo Blue Aran Naturally Dyed Yarn

    $28.00

    Twilight Indigo Aran Yarn – Naturally Dyed in West Virginia
    Color Family: Blue-cream
    Length. 219 y/200 m/ 100g. Non-Superwash
    Pattern: Variegated
    Character: Deep indigo to soft periwinkle variegation, dramatic color shift
    Botanical Sources: Indigo + natural undyed sections. Wool Source: Peru

    Available Colorways: Non-Superwash Only

    Traditional Aran weight with the drama of Twilight Indigo—deep indigo to periwinkle variegation in non-superwash Merino for knitters who love natural fibers. This yarn blooms beautifully when blocked and breathes exceptionally well for all-season wear.Hand wash in Cold. Lay flat to dry.

    Non-superwash treatment allows natural dyes to penetrate deeply, creating richer, more nuanced colors. Each 219-yard skein knits at traditional Aran gauge.

     

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  • Lemon Aran Weight Naturally Dyed Yarn

    Lemon Aran Naturally Dyed Yarn

    $28.00
    Lemon Aran Weight Naturally Dyed Yarn

    Lemon Aran Naturally Dyed Yarn

    $28.00

    Yellow Colorway:  Length 219 y/200 m/ 100g. Non-Superwash

    Lemon Aran 21.5 mic 4-ply yarn is non-superwash naturally dyed with sustainably harvested/foraged dye material from plants, minerals, roots, trees, and other organic materials. Blue Thistle Fiber’s 4-ply Aran yarn is certified mulesing-free SW 100% Merino wool and quickly works up into hats and sweaters everyone will love to wear. A durable yarn that holds up to washing and wearing. Care: Hand wash in cold water. No Bleach. Dry away from Sunlight.

    While our team hand-dyes each skein with the utmost care, natural dyes results can vary based on plant materials and fibers. Please wash before using, as naturally dyed fibers can run the first few washings. Please be aware that variations in color and appearance may vary from the display image.

     

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  • Mountain Sage Aran Naturally Dyed Yarn

    Mountain Sage Aran Naturally Dyed Yarn

    $28.00

    Mountain Sage Aran Naturally Dyed Yarn

    $28.00

    Green Colorway: Honey Dew. 219 y/200 m/ 100g. Non-Superwash

    Honey Dew Aran 21.5 mic 4-ply yarn is non-superwash, naturally dyed with sustainably harvested/foraged dye material from plants, minerals, roots, trees, and other organic materials. Blue Thistle Fiber’s 4-ply Aran yarn is certified mulesing-free SW 100% Merino wool and quickly works up into hats and sweaters everyone will love to wear. A durable yarn that holds up to washing and wearing.

    Care: Hand wash in cold water. No Bleach. Dry away from Sunlight.

    While our team hand-dyes each skein with the utmost care, natural dyes results can vary based on plant materials and fibers. Please wash before using, as naturally dyed fibers can run the first few washings. Please be aware that variations in color and appearance may vary from the display image.

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  • Violet Aran Weight Naturally Dyed Yarn

    Violet Aran Weight Naturally Dyed Yarn

    $28.00

    Violet Aran Weight Naturally Dyed Yarn

    $28.00

    Clear, saturated violet — the pure purple logwood gives at full strength. Naturally dyed with logwood (haematoxylum campechianum). Available in 1 fiber type.

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