A&P Classic Sock
A hand dyed 2 ply, fingering weight merino and nylon blend for beautifully soft and durable socks, hats and other accessories. This plump little yarn gives great stitch definition and takes up the colour brilliantly. From non mulesed merino.
If you like a colour but there’s not enough in stock please contact us here for dye to order.
Skein weight and length – 100g./365 m.
Fibre – 80% super wash merino, 20% nylon
Washing – Machine washable on a gentle wool cycle using a mild detergent or hand wash.
Possible suggested needle sizes – 2mm – 3.5mm
Ainsworth & Prin yarn is hand dyed in small batches. We try to achieve consistent colours but each skein is unique so when using more than one skein of a colour in a project we really recommend alternating skeins every couple of rows.
A&P Flax
A single ply yarn in merino and linen hand dyed by us in small batches. The yarn is incredibly soft with strands of un-dyed linen which resists the acid dye and give a light tweedy look. A fantastic choice for garments and accessories.
Skein weight and length – 100g./366 m.
Fibre – 90% Superwash Merino, 10% Linen
Washing – Hand wash only using a gentle detergent.
Ainsworth & Prin yarn is hand dyed in small batches. We try to achieve consistent colours but each skein is unique so when using more than one skein of a colour in a project we really recommend alternating skeins every couple of rows.
If you like a colour but there’s not enough in stock please contact us here for dye to order.
A&P Merino & Mohair Sock
A hand dyed four ply, fingering weight merino, kid mohair and nylon blend for beautifully soft and durable socks, hats and other accessories. This kid mohair gives the yarn a slight halo but the four tightly twisted plies give a smooth even stitch and gives great stitch definition. From non mulesed merino.
If you like a colour but there’s not enough in stock please contact us here for dye to order.
Ball weight and length – 100g./400 m.
Fibre – 55% Superwash Merino Wool, 20% Kid Mohair, 25% nylon
Washing – Machine washable on a gentle wool cycle using a mild detergent or hand wash.
Ainsworth & Prin yarn is hand dyed in small batches. We try to achieve consistent colours but each skein is unique so when using more than one skein of a colour in a project we really recommend alternating skeins every couple of rows.
A&P Merino & Silk Single
A single ply yarn in luxurious merino and silk hand dyed by us in small batches. The yarn is incredibly soft with a light lustre and is a fantastic choice for shawls and cowls the silk content giving it a beautiful drape.
Pattern suggestions
Shipping Forecast here
Cornish Thrift Top here
Cornish Thrift Shawl here
Skein weight and length – 100g./400 m.
Fibre – 70% Superwash Merino, 30% Silk
Washing – Hand wash only using a gentle detergent.
Ainsworth & Prin yarn is hand dyed in small batches. We try to achieve consistent colours but each skein is unique so when using more than one skein of a colour in a project we really recommend alternating skeins every couple of rows.
If you like a colour but there’s not enough in stock please contact us here for dye to order.
A&P Merino Floof
Our Merino Mohair Single. A blend of merino and kid mohair spun into a single strand that gives a warm, light fabric with a light sheen and a soft halo. Incredibly soft it can be knitted on larger needles than usual as the mohair fluff fills in the gaps. Ideal for garments and accessories.
If you like a colour but there’s not enough in stock please contact us here for dye to order.
Ball weight and length – 100g./400 m.
Fibre – 56% Superwash Merino, 44% Kid Mohair
Washing – Hand wash only using a gentle detergent.
Ainsworth & Prin yarn is hand dyed in small batches. We try to achieve consistent colours but each skein is unique so when using more than one skein of a colour in a project we really recommend alternating skeins every couple of rows.
A&P Merino Floof Special Order
3 skeins Merino Floof in Toadstool
Skein weight and length – 100g./400 m.
Fibre – 56% Superwash Merino, 44% Kid Mohair
Washing – Hand wash only using a gentle detergent.
Ainsworth & Prin yarn is hand dyed in small batches. We try to achieve consistent colours but each skein is unique so when using more than one skein of a colour in a project we really recommend alternating skeins every couple of rows.
A&P Mohair Silk Lace
Luxuriously fluffy, hand dyed kid mohair blended with silk. This base has a higher percentage of silk than our other mohair silk lace base. Use it on it’s own or double it up with another yarn to add halo and softness without weight.
If you like a colour but there’s not enough in stock please contact us here for dye to order.
Skein weight and length – 50g/420m
Fibre – 64% Kid Mohair, 36% Silk
Washing – Hand wash only using a gentle detergent
Ainsworth & Prin yarn is hand dyed in small batches. We try to achieve consistent colours but each skein is unique so when using more than one skein of a colour in a project we really recommend alternating skeins every couple of rows.
A&P Plump Sock DK
A double knit version of our popular Classic Sock. Merino and nylon are spun to give a beautifully soft, plump yarn that’s perfect for hardwearing clothes and accessories. It has great stitch definition and takes up colour brilliantly. From non mulesed merino.
If you like a colour but there’s not enough in stock please contact us here for dye to order.
Ball weight and length – 100g./243 m.
Fibre – 80% super wash merino, 20% nylon
Washing – Machine washable on a gentle wool cycle using a mild detergent or hand wash.
Ainsworth & Prin yarn is hand dyed in small batches. We try to achieve consistent colours but each skein is unique so when using more than one skein of a colour in a project we really recommend alternating skeins every couple of rows.
A&P Saltwater Fade Special Order
5 mini skeins Saltwater Fade
A single ply yarn in merino and linen hand dyed by us in small batches. The yarn is incredibly soft with strands of un-dyed linen which resists the acid dye and give a light tweedy look.
Skein weight and length – 100g./366 m.
Fibre – 90% Superwash Merino, 10% Linen
Washing – Hand wash only using a gentle detergent.
A&P Utility Two Sets
Utility Two has the distinctive stripe of a no-nonsense and serviceable Herringbone Tweed. The soft cosiness of Ainsworth & Prin Plump Sock belies its scratchy inspiration! The pack includes the printed pattern and two 100g skeins of yarn Ainsworth & Prin Plump DK in a choice of colours.
Circumference: 60cm /23½in
Length: 25.5cm / 10in
Gauge in pattern 26 sts & 53 rounds to 10cm / 4in using 4.5mm / US7 circular needles 40cm / 16in long.
Contents: Printed pattern & two skeins Ainsworth & Prin Plump Sock 243m per 100g skein.
From non mulesed merino.
Skein weight and length – 2 x 100g./243 m.
Fibre – 80% super wash merino, 20% nylon
Washing – Machine washable on a gentle wool cycle using a mild detergent or hand wash.
Ainsworth & Prin yarn is hand dyed in small batches. We try to achieve consistent colours but each skein is unique so when using more than one skein of a colour in a project we really recommend alternating skeins every couple of rows.
Awakening by Rachel Illsley – Yarn Pack
A fabulous top down sweater designed by Rachel Illsley of Unwind Knitwear. A circular yoke of Art Deco inspired motifs in two colours. Each pack has the recommended amount of yarn for each size.
The pattern is not included please buy separately through Ravelry or Rachel’s Payhip store here.
Please note this is a pre-order, please allow two weeks from placing an order and the postage date.
Sizing Guide:
This garment is graded into sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9, 10).
Recommended positive ease is 3+” / 7.5+ cm at the chest circumference.
Finished garment measurements:
83 (94.5, 104.5, 114.5, 123) (135.5, 144.5, 151.5, 163, 173) cm
33¼ (37¾, 41¾, 45¾, 49¼) (54¼, 57¾, 60½, 65¼, 69¼)inches
Colourway:
MC: Doodle
CC: Bonfire
Yarn: number of skeins in each pack
MC: 3 (3, 3, 4, 4) (4, 5, 5, 5, 6) 100g skeins
CC: 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) 100g skeins
Skein weight and length – approx 100g./400 m.
Fibre – 70% Merino, 30% Silk
Washing – Hand wash only using a mild detergent.
Ainsworth & Prin yarn is hand dyed in small batches. We try to achieve consistent colours but each skein is unique so when using more than one skein of a colour in a project we really recommend alternating skeins every couple of rows.
All garment photos by Rachel Illsley.
