A&P BFL Masham 4 ply
White Blue Faced Leicester wool blended with brown Masham to give a soft, 4 ply weight, slightly heathered yarn that is then hand dyed. Sourced from the UK and spun in Yorkshire this rustic yarn knits up in to a light and lofty fabric that is soft enough to be worn next to the skin.
If you like a colour but there’s not enough in stock please contact us here for dye to order.
Ball weight and length – 400 m./approx 100g
Fibre – 75% British BFL, 25% British Masham
Washing – Hand wash only using a mild detergent. This yarn is not super wash treated and will felt.
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 BFL Masham DK
White Blue Faced Leicester wool blended with brown Masham to give a soft, DK weight, slightly heathered yarn that is then hand dyed. Sourced from the UK and spun in Yorkshire this rustic yarn knits up in to a light and lofty fabric that is soft enough to be worn next to the skin. It is used for our Heart’s End Hat Pattern here.
If you like a colour but there’s not enough in stock please contact us here for dye to order.
Ball weight and length – approx 100g./240 m.
Fibre – 75% British BFL, 25% British Masham
Washing – Hand wash only using a mild detergent. This yarn is not super wash treated and will felt.
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 BFL Masham DK Minis Sale
White Blue Faced Leicester wool blended with brown Masham to give a soft, DK weight, slightly heathered yarn that is then hand dyed. Sourced from the UK and spun in Yorkshire this rustic yarn knits up in to a light and lofty fabric that is soft enough to be worn next to the skin. It is used for our Heart’s End Hat Pattern here.
Ball weight and length – approx 5 x 48m/100g.
Fibre – 75% British BFL, 25% British Masham
Washing – Hand wash only using a mild detergent. This yarn is not super wash treated and will felt.
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 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 Club Box
It’s nearly spring so eggs and nest building seem an excellent motif for our next club box. We’ve chosen the soft, speckled colours in this photo by Mathilde Langevin as the epitome of spring.
As always you can choose between Classic Sock and Merino Silk Single. The box will also include a stitched craft and an extra surprise.
Remember to keep the card enclosed with the box for the links to the pdfs for how to do the craft.
Bases available:
Classic Sock: 100g/365m, 80% superwash merino and 20% nylon.
Washing – Machine washable on a gentle wool cycle using a mild detergent or hand wash.
Merino & Silk Single: 100g./400 m, 70% Superwash Merino, 30% Silk
Washing – Hand wash only using a gentle detergent.
Postal date: 26th March.
Items ordered at the same time as the Club Box will be posted on the 26th.
The gallery pictures show previous single box contents and the two of the bases together so that you can see how the yarns take the dyes. There’s also a blog post about the first one here
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.
Ball 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 Flower Sets
Hand-dyed sets: a full, 100g skein of yarn in the base of your choice with two complementary mini skeins the colours inspired by the flower of the month tied with a hand dyed silk ribbon.
Merino & Silk Single – 100g./400 m.
Fibre – 70% Superwash Merino, 30% Silk
Washing – Hand wash only using a gentle detergent.
Classic Sock – 100g./365 m. + 2 x 20g/73m
Fibre – 80% super wash merino, 20% nylon
Washing – Machine washable on a gentle wool cycle using a mild detergent or hand wash.
A&P Linen Sock
A hand dyed four ply, fingering weight non super-wash merino and linen blend for beautifully soft socks, hats and other accessories. The linen takes the place of nylon to help with durability along with the four tightly twisted plies which give a smooth, even stitch and great stitch definition. It also gives a fleck to the yarn as it doesn’t take up the dye. From non mulesed merino.
Skein weight and length – 100g./400 m.
Fibre – 80% Merino Wool, 20% Linen
Washing – Hand wash only using a mild detergent.
Suggested possible needles – 2mm – 3.25mm (smaller needles will give a more durable sock)
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 & 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 Lace
A single ply, lace weight 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.
Skein weight and length – 100g./600 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.
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 Mohair & Silk Lace
Luxuriously fluffy, hand dyed kid mohair blended with silk. 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.
Ball weight and length – 50g/420m
Fibre – 72% Kid Mohair, 28% 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 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 Monet Classic Sock Mini Skeins
Our second series of letterbox minis are based on the work of Claude Monet and we start with Sunset on the Seine at Lavacourt.
You’ll receive five beautiful minis, wrapped in tissue with the inspirational Claude Monet postcard. Knit or crochet as you fancy into edgings and borders or as socks, mittens and hats. They fit through a standard letterbox and would make the perfect gift for a crafting friend.
If you want to make some Water Lily mittens the recipe can be found here
And if you’d like to make the Cliff Walk Cowl it’s our free pattern when signing up to our nesletter.
This yarn is ready to post.
Skein weight and length – Total approx. 100g./365 m (5x20g./73m)
Recommended needle – 2.25mm
Fibre – 80% Superwash merino, 20% nylon
Washing – Machine washable on a gentle wool cycle using a mild detergent or hand wash.
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 Seraph Mitt Kits
The colour work pattern is charted.
Contents: Printed pattern with charted fair isle, 4 balls of Jamieson & Smith 2 ply jumper weight
Ball weight and length – 25g./115 m/125 yds
Fibre – 100% Real Shetland Wool
Hand wash – Hand wash using a mild detergent.
A&P Sock Set
Hand-dyed sock sets: a full skein of sock yarn with two complementary mini skeins for stripes, heels, toes or what ever else takes your fancy.
Classic Sock – 100g./365 m. + 20g/73m
Fibre – 80% super wash merino, 20% nylon
Washing – Machine washable on a gentle wool cycle using a mild detergent or hand wash.
A&P Sock Set
Hand-dyed sock sets: a full skein of sock yarn with a complementary mini skeins for stripes, heels, toes or what ever else takes your fancy.
Classic Sock – 100g./365 m. + 20g/73m
Fibre – 80% super wash merino, 20% nylon
Washing – Machine washable on a gentle wool cycle using a mild detergent or hand wash.
Aeolian – printed pattern
This is a Printed Pattern
This is a simple, floaty T-shaped top to be worn over a strappy vest top or summer dress. The lacy border that twists across the shoulders of the top will let a little breeze in, but still give warmth if it turns chilly. It would make an excellent alternative to a summer shawl.
It is knit from the centre out, starting with a provisional cast-on and the front and back are identical. There are video links demonstrating the Provisional Cast-On and the Modified Three-Needle Cast-Off used at the sides.
SIZES:
Finished Measurements: 100.5 (115: 129: 143.5: 158: 172.5: 186.5) cm / 39½ (45¼: 50¾: 56½: 62¼: 68: 73¼) in.
Choose a size with generous ease, about 23 -30cm / 8 – 12in.
TENSION:
28 sts and 39 rows to 10cm over Stocking Stitch and Lace Chart Pattern using 3.25mm needles.
YARN:
Ainsworth & Prin Merino and Silk Single (4ply weight; 70% Superwash Merino, 30% Silk; 400m/437yds per 100g skein)
3 (3: 3: 4: 5: 5: 6) x 100g skeins
Sample shown in Fool’s Gold which can be found here
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.
Bone Buttons
Natural bone buttons, either
6 x 13mm fish eye buttons in natural, cream bone colour
or
4 x 20mm four holed, traditional bone buttons. As they are made from a natural product the colour is variable, just mention in the comments box at the checkout if you’d prefer dark or light and we’ll try to pick them for you.
Machine washable.
We found that these buttons needed at least a two stitch buttonhole when made with 4ply yarn.
Compton Printed Pattern
This is a Printed Pattern
The heart, the universal symbol of love and affection. The entwined cables on this jumper were inspired by the hearth at the centre of the home of G.F Watts and his wife Mary in Compton, Surrey. He was the most important painter of his day and she a leading proponent of the Arts & Crafts movement and creator of the astonishing Watts Chapel.
SIZES
1 (2: 3: 4: 5) (6: 7: 8: 9: 10)
Finished Measurements: 84 (91: 98: 105: 112) (124: 131: 137: 144: 151) cm / 33 (36: 381⁄2: 41: 44) (481⁄2: 511⁄2: 54: 561⁄2: 591⁄2) in.
Suggested ease 5-10cm / 2-6 in.
Sample shown with 10 cm / 4in ease.
TENSION
23 sts and 33 rounds to 10cm over reverse st st using 3.75mm needles and after blocking.
28 sts and 33 rounds to 10cm over 2×2 Rib using 3.75mm needles, measured slightly stretched and after blocking.
One repeat of Heart pattern measures 9cm at the widest point x 12cm high using 3.75mm needles and after blocking.
YARN
Ainsworth & Prin BFL Masham (DK weight; 75% Blue Faced Leicester wool, 25% Masham wool; 240m/262yds per 100g skein).
4 (5: 5: 5: 5) (6: 6: 6: 7: 7) skeins
approx 828 (905: 961: 1083: 1165) (1277: 1348: 1410: 1551: 1654) m / 906 (990: 1051: 1185: 1275) (1397: 1475: 1542: 1697: 1809) yds.
Concorde Hat – Printed Pattern
This is a Printed Pattern
The graphic patterning of this hat reminds us of the iconic silhouette of the passenger jet Concorde. Our Father worked on the electronics so we would all dive outside to see it fly over in the 70s and 80s. Knit in the round the pattern is charted.
Size: Two sizes, Medium – to fit adult head 56cm/22in, Large – to fit adult head 61cm/24in
Hat circumference at widest point: 48cm/19in (56cm/22in)
Length from brim to crown: 24cm/91⁄2in (25cm/10in)
Tension:30 stitches and 32 rounds over stranded colour work pattern after blocking
Yarn – Ainsworth & Prin BFL Masham 4 ply
Concorde Mittens – Printed Pattern
This is a Printed Pattern
These mittens came into being as a quick gift for a friend who wanted some traditional looking mittens similar to the ones she wore as a child and if they gave me the opportunity to try out some new techniques then all the better.
Knit in the round you start off with a provisional cast on and then work a panel of stranded colour work. The hem is folded up to enclose the floats and the cuff is topped with a Latvian braid. The main body of the mitten is worked with the yarn held double to keep your hands snug and warm and to make for a surprisingly quick knit.
They used approx. 60g of the main colour and 10g of contrast.
The pattern is one size – to fit hand circumference: 18-20cm / (7-8in)
Tension: 23 stitches and 34 rows = 10 cm in Stocking Stitch with yarn held double
Cornish Thrift Shawl Printed Pattern
This is a Printed Pattern
The Cornish Thrift Shawl looks fabulous in two shades of hand dyed yarn, highlighting all the subtle changes in colour. There is the option for a two or three skein version.
The shawl starts with just three stitches and increases are made on the wrong side along one edge. Place a locking stitch marker on the wrong side of the work early on to identify on which side increases are made.
A larger needle and contrasting yarn are used to work the Thrift pattern. To help you keep track of when to increase, note one stitch is increased for every garter ridge or stripe of Thrift cluster stitches.
To make the most of your yarn if you have any remaining you can continue in pattern for the final sections of Thrift Stitch and Garter Stitch.
If using the recommended yarn, the shawl can be wet blocked to open up the texture stitches and give you the largest size possible.
SIZES
3 skein Shawl
Wingspan: 194cm (761⁄2 in) Depth: 96cm (373⁄4 in)
2 skein Shawl
Wingspan: 144cm (561⁄2 in) Depth: 89cm (35 in)
YARN
Ainsworth & Prin Merino and Silk Single (4ply weight; 70% superwash Merino wool, 30% Silk; 400m/437yds per 100g skein) yarn available here
3 skien shawl
MC: Cinnabar; 2 x 100g skeins CC: Mrs Dalloway 1 x 100g skein
2 skein shawl
MC: Winter in Narnia; 1 x 100g skein CC: Feather 1 x 100g skein
TENSION
22sts and 40 rows to 10cm worked over garter stitch using 3.5mm needles.
22sts and 32 rows to 10cm worked over Thrift Pattern using 4.5mm needles.
Measure stretched and after blocking. You may need smaller or larger needles to match tension.
Cornish Thrift Top Printed Pattern
This is a Printed Pattern
The Top is a simple vest style which highlights a special hand dyed yarn with a deep border of Thrift Stitch.
SIZES
1 (2: 3: 4: 5) (6: 7: 8: 9: 10)
8 (10:12: 14: 16) (18: 20: 22: 24: 26)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
83½ (89: 94½: 100:105½) (110: 115: 121: 126: 132)cm / 33 (35: 37¼: 39½:41½) (43¼: 45¼: 47½: 49½: 52) in.
TENSION
29 sts and 36 rows to 10cm over st st using 3.25mm needles.
29 sts and 34 rows to 10cm over Thrift Pattern using 3.5mm needles.
YARN
Ainsworth & Prin Merino and Silk Single (4ply weight; 70% superwash Merino wool, 30% silk; 400m/437yds per 100g skein) available here.
2 (2:3:3:3) (3:3:3:4:4) x 100g skeins
736 (788: 844: 904: 972) (1020: 1080: 1144: 1204: 1256) m
805 (862: 923: 989: 1063)(1115: 1181: 1251: 1317: 1374) yds
Sample knitted in Mrs Dalloway
Corozo Button
5 x 15mm buttons with four holes and a flat rim. Made from corozo also known as tagua nut the surface of the button is durable, scratch resistant and has a subtle pattern.
Machine washable.
We found that these buttons needed a one stitch buttonhole when made in a 4ply yarn.
Corozo Button, metal shank
Five buttons with a bronze coloured metal shank. Made from corozo also known as tagua nut the surface of the button is durable, scratch resistant and has a subtle pattern.
Machine washable.
Flinty Socks- printed pattern
This is a Printed Pattern
Flinty are ideal socks to knit on the go. There’s an easy to remember four row lace panel that runs down the outside of the leg and a nubby, texture pattern. Knit them in a special skein of hand dyed sock yarn or swap the texture pattern for stocking stitch and knit them with contrasting heels, toes.
Size: Three sizes:
To fit foot circumference 19.5 (22: 24.5)cm / 73⁄4 (8¾: 9¾)in
Actual circumference of sock after blocking 17 (19.5: 22) cm / 6¾ (7¾: 8¾)in
Tension: 33 sts and 48 rounds to 10cm / 4″ worked over Stocking Stitch using 2.25mm / US 1 needles, measured after blocking.
Yarn: Ainsworth & Prin Classic Sock (80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon; 365m per 100g skein) which can be found here
Gift Card
Can’t decide what to buy? Need a gift for a fibre friend?
The fabulous Jo Elizabeth May has immortalised the dye shed for us and we can send out a gift card with personalised discount codes to save you from all the indecision.
All you have to do is choose how much you’d like to spend and pop any message and the recipient’s address in the ‘order notes’ box at the bottom of the checkout page. We’ll send out an A6 card to the address given.
Imitation Tortoiseshell
Imitation tortoise shell buttons.
Round buttons are small: 6 x 9mm and large: 5 x 13mm
Square buttons are small:10 x 8mm and large:10 x 11mm
Machine washable.
