new Opal 4ply - Adventure

£8.85/100g

Yet another new shade collection from Opal!

One 100g ball has lots of possibilities...
1 pair of socks, or
2 pairs of short socks, or
1 long or 2 short cowls
You could make 2 hats, or
at least 2 pairs of small hand warmers, or
several small gift bags or
20 small bunting flags!  
100g will also give you a decent length of scarf/shawl or
a jumper/cardigan for a baby

Like most of the Opal sock yarn collections, this is limited in supply.  Once it is gone... it is gone.

New Opal 4ply - Comedy

£8.85/100g

One 100g ball has lots of possibilities...
1 pair of socks, or
2 pairs of short socks, or
1 long or 2 short cowls.
You could make 2 hats, or
at least 2 pairs of small hand warmers, or
several small gift bags or
20 small bunting flags! 
100g will also give you a decent length of scarf/shawl or
a jumper/cardigan for a baby

Lots of patterns and ideas in the shop!

Like most of the Opal sock yarn collections, this is limited in supply.  Once it is gone... it is gone!

New Opal 4ply - with sparkle!

Along with Fairytale, we have a second new collection from Opal - the sparkly Magic Sky.

Limited edition as usual!

New Opal 4ply - Fairytale!

Ending 2019 with two new Opal 4ply collections!

First up - Fairytale in the classic wool/nylon blend.

One 100g ball has lots of possibilities...
1 pair of socks, or 
2 pairs of short socks, or 
1 long or 2 short cowls. 
You could make 2 hats, or 
at least 2 pairs of small hand warmers, or 
several small gift bags or 
20 small bunting flags!   
100g will also give you a decent length of scarf/shawl or 
a jumper/cardigan for a baby (check out our work-in-progress Flax Light in Opal Hundertwassers)

Like most of the Opal sock yarn collections, this is limited in supply.  Once it is gone... it is gone.

NEW festive sock yarn from West Yorkshire Spinners

New festive sock yarn from West Yorkshire Spinners... Robin!

This is a limited edition 4ply sock yarn with a striking self patterning effect.

Free pattern from Winwick Mum available too.

NEW 6ply sock yarn from Opal

Sweet Dreams is this year's 6ply sock yarn from Opal

Perfect for a thicker (and quicker) socks and accessories.

1 big 150g ball will make at least one pair of socks (it depends on the foot!)

We have a free pattern in the shop.

Opal Schafpate XI in the shop!

Schafpate XI

Yet another Opal 4ply sock yarn has arrived!

Schafpate XI is Opal's annual collection in support of sheep farming in Germany.  You can read about it on their website.

This is our 8th Schafpate collection... our first was in 2012!

This is a classic wool/nylon blend sock yarn.  One 100g ball has lots of possibilities...
1 pair of socks, or 
2 pairs of short socks, or 
1 long or 2 short cowls. 
You could make 2 hats, or 
at least 2 pairs of small hand warmers, or 
several small gift bags or 
20 small bunting flags!   
100g will also give you a decent length of scarf/shawl or 
a jumper/cardigan for a baby.

Like most of the Opal sock yarn collections, this is limited in supply.  Once it is gone... it is gone.

However, the Hundertwassers range (released in June) is not a limited edition!  All eight shades of this highly patterned sock yarn are back in the shop.

Hundertwassers, 4ply sock yarn from Opal

Opal Beautiful World in the shop!

Another new 4ply collection from Opal - Beautiful World!

As usual it is 100g balls (you only need 1 ball for a pair of socks)*  

The classic 75% wool with 25% nylon mix - warm and hard wearing and they hold their sock shape!  

*1 ball makes 1 pair of socks, or 2 pairs of short socks, or 2 short cowls. You could make 2 hats, or at least 2 pairs of small hand warmers, or several small gift bags or 20 small bunting flags!   100g will also give you a decent length of scarf/shawl or a jumper for a baby. 

Opal Rainforest 15 in the shop!

This years Opal Rainforest collection has arrived!

Rainforest 15 is a 4ply and comes in 100g balls (you only need 1 ball for a pair of socks)* 

The classic 75% wool with 25% nylon mix - warm and hard wearing and they hold their sock shape! 

*1 ball makes 1 pair of socks, or 2 pairs of short socks, or 2 short cowls. You could make 2 hats, or at least 2 pairs of small hand warmers, or several small gift bags or 20 small bunting flags!

 100g will also give you a decent length of scarf/shawl or a jumper for a baby.

Lang Jawoll Twin Sock Yarn... with a twist

Cindy's socks - on loan, in the shop

Another new 4ply gradient yarn this one is great for socks (75% wool, 25% nylon).

To mix it up abit... the ball was split into two and 5 rounds were knitted from each... forcing the yarn to stripe in a different way!

We've shown this technique before here and here.  But with self striping yarns, sometimes the stripes merge, as colours meet their match.  With Lang Jawoll Twin gradient, this will not happen!

West Yorkshire Spinners Signature Sock yarn

Winwick Mum shades in the shop!

Classic wool/nylon mix, this 4ply sock yarn comes in 100g balls. 

1 ball makes 1 pair of socks, or 2 pairs of short socks, or 2 short cowls. You could make 2 hats, or at least 2 pairs of small hand warmers, or several small gift bags or 20 small bunting flags!

 100g will also give you a decent length of scarf/shawl or a jumper for a baby.

Or how about mixing it up with our other sock yarns including Opal and Socks Yeah 4ply

Opal Cotton Premium

Opal's 2019 cotton collection is in the shop

This sock yarn is  38% wool 30% cotton 32% polyamide.  So... still hardwearing but a little lighter!

One 100g ball will make you at least one pair of socks. 

We have a basic sock pattern in the shop and we're happy to help you get started,  Check out out sock tips board on Pinterest for more helpful hints and tips!

If you're looking for a no wool sock yarn then check out our Regia Tutti Frutti range in 100g balls...

72% Cotton 18% Polyamide, 10% Polyester

Opal Hundertwassers

The Hundertwasser range is inspired by the artwork of the Austrian-born New Zealand artist and architect.

As usual it comes in 100g balls (you only need 1 ball for a pair of socks).

The classic 75% wool with 25% nylon mix - warm and hard wearing and they hold their sock shape! 

1 ball makes 1 pair of socks, or 2 pairs of short socks, or 2 short cowls. You could make 2 hats, or at least 2 pairs of small hand warmers, or several small gift bags or 20 small bunting flags!

100g will also give you a decent length of scarf/shawl or a jumper for a baby. Or how about mixing it up with our solid colour Socks Yeah 4ply.

New shop sample - Line Dried

Line Dried,designed by Sue Stratford

Line Dried is a top down DK weight cardigan.  We've knitted ours in the fabulous Socks Yeah! DK.

Yes it is called a sock yarn - 75% wool and 25% nylon - but it's perfect for so much more than socks.

It's woolly but soft and the colours are rich whether subtle or vibrant.  It has great stitch definition and it washes well.

It's as fabulous as the 4ply version, just thicker and we have 14 shades in the shop.

Socks Yeah! DK

So... What's a top down cardigan?

You start at  the neckline and work your way down, increasing to make the top of the arms.  Once you have enough stitches for your sleeves, you separate them from the body and continue knitting down.  You put your sleeve stitches back on the needles, but this time you are knitting in the round.  You pick up stitches from the button band and knit then on too.

The pattern is available to buy on Ravelry (or in the shop through Ravelry).   And it's available as a mini version too.

Want more photos of work in progress top down cardigans?  Check out POP, a little baby cardigan we have in the shop.

And remember Socks Yeah DK is perfect for socks... And we've got copies of Rachel Coopey's brand new book in the shop too...

Another new Opal 4ply shade collection - Monet

The last Opal 4ply range for 2018 - Monet.

As usual it comes in 100g balls (you only need 1 ball for a pair of socks)

The classic 75% wool with 25% nylon mix - warm and hard wearing and they hold their sock shape!

As usual 1 ball makes 1 pair of socks, or 2 pairs of short socks, or 2 short cowls. 

You could make 2 hats, or at least 2 pairs of small hand warmers, or several small gift bags or 20 small bunting flags! 

100g will also give you a decent length of scarf/shawl or a jumper for a baby. 

Ideas for your odd bits can be found here on Pinterest. Or how about mixing it up with our solid colour Socks Yeah 4ply.

New Opal 4ply shades in the shop - Butterfly

Butterfly is the newest 4ply collection from Opal.
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As usual it comes in 100g balls (you only need 1 ball for a pair of socks)

The classic 75% wool with 25% nylon mix - warm and hard wearing and they hold their sock shape!

As usual 1 ball makes 1 pair of socks, or 2 pairs of short socks, or 2 short cowls. 

You could make 2 hats, or at least 2 pairs of small hand warmers, or several small gift bags or 20 small bunting flags! 

100g will also give you a decent length of scarf/shawl or a jumper for a baby. 

Ideas for your odd bits can be found here on Pinterest. Or how about mixing it up with our solid colour Socks Yeah 4ply.

New Opal 6ply in the shop - a thicker sock yarn!

Little Secrets is this year's 6ply sock yarn from Opal... perfect for a thicker (and quicker to knit) socks and accessories.

1 big 150g ball will make one pair of adult socks!

New Opal 4ply shade collection in the shop!

Our newest 4ply collection has arrived - Opal Schafpate 10
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As usual it comes in 100g balls (you only need 1 ball for a pair of socks)

The classic 75% wool with 25% nylon mix - warm and hard wearing and they hold their sock shape!

As usual 1 ball makes 1 pair of socks, or 2 pairs of short socks, or 2 short cowls. You could make 2 hats, or at least 2 pairs of small hand warmers, or several small gift bags or 20 small bunting flags! 100g will also give you a decent length of scarf/shawl or a jumper for a baby. Ideas for your odd bits can be found here on Pinterest. Or how about mixing it up with our solid colour Socks Yeah 4ply.

Fairy Lights by West Yorkshire Spinners

New from West Yorkshire Spinners... Fairy Lights!

This is a limited edition 4ply sock yarn with a striking self patterning effect.

We've also got 4 contrasting shades for your cuffs, heels and toes.

Sock in the shop too!

Opal Handwork & Hobby now in the shop

Another new collection from Opal... Handwork & Hobby

It's a 4ply and comes in 100g balls (you only need 1 ball for a pair of socks)*

The classic 75% wool with 25% nylon mix - warm and hard wearing and they hold their sock shape!

*As usual 1 ball makes 1 pair of socks, or 2 pairs of short socks, or 2 short cowls. You could make 2 hats, or at least 2 pairs of small hand warmers, or several small gift bags or 20 small bunting flags!

100g will also give you a decent length of scarf/shawl or a jumper for a baby. Ideas for your odd bits can be found here on Pinterest. Or how about mixing it up with our solid colour Socks Yeah 4ply.