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Shetland DK Featured in Knitting Magazine
Check out the latest issue (247) of Knitting magazine which features knitwear designer and teacher, Anniken Allis’ stunning sweater knitted in Blacker Yarns Shetland DK, and worked in one piece with a lace detail and 4×1 rib. You can find out more about Anniken’s designs on Instagram @yarnaddictanni and on her Ravelry store: https://www.ravelry.com/stores/anniken-allis. Our full…
The Lost Flock Special Limited Edition Yarn
In early October we launched The Lost Flock, a special limited edition yarn range in collaboration with Jane Cooper in memory of Sue Blacker the previous owner of The Natural Fibre Company and Blacker Yarns. Jane ran Wool Sack with Sue and was responsible for NFC spinning the first every Boreray yarn. Jane says “We…
New Pattern Designs and Kits in Samite Silk Blend
Following much anticipation last month we launched our gorgeous, limited edition birthday yarn, a recycled silk blend range called Samite. We worked again with a number of well known, international pattern designers to create some new and fabulous knitted creations for your pleasure including the Brenna Scarf by Lanja Khon-Engheim, a stunning Japanese lace and…
Our Silk Blend Samite Birthday Yarn
We love everything about Cornwall, including the county’s connection to the Arthurian legend in local folklore and literature. With this in mind we have created a very special limited edition birthday yarn range which pays homage to the legend of King Arthur and his royal court of knights. Our new Samite yarn range is made…
Celebrating Our 15th Birthday with a Special Blend Knitting Yarn
This year we are celebrating 15 years of operating our small and independent ecommerce business from our base in Cornwall, UK. We emerged in 2008 as a sister company to The Natural Fibre Company, our spinning mill where our beautiful yarns are made. Since those early days we have grown our range of beautiful 100%…
Blacker Yarns Lyonesse and Tamar Featured in Two Top Knitting Magazines
We’re always delighted to see our British wool yarns being mentioned in industry publications and knitting magazines. Recently we’ve enjoyed seeing two very special designs being showcased, using our wool, in print and on social media. The Lioness top designed and knitted in Blacker Yarns Lyonesse 4-ply by knitwear designer and teacher, Anniken Allis is…
Hosting a Visit by Top Knitwear Designer
We were thrilled to welcome knitwear designer, Tatsiana of ViTalina Craft and her family to our mill recently whilst she was holidaying in the south west of England. Our brand manager, Kamila and admin assistant, Ginny (pictured below) had a great planning meeting with Tatsiana, discussing a range of exciting projects coming soon and there…
Regional Finalists for Best Sustainable Lifestyle Business
We’re Regional Finalists and We Need Your Help! We’ve been nominated for a Muddy Stilettos Award and we’re through to the Regional Finalist stage in the Best Sustainable Lifestyle Business category. As one of the top five businesses shortlisted, if you love what we do please vote for us. The awards close on 4 June…
Exciting New Collaborations with Knitwear Designers
We love to work with talented people who share our passion for the finer things in life such as using our quality wool to create long lasting and beautiful garments. And so we’re thrilled to release our latest knitting project kit in collaboration with the wonderful designer Virginia Sattler-Reimer. The simply heavenly, Horae Cowl and…
Capturing the Perfect Blacker Yarns Product Shot
Last year we welcomed Ginny to our team. Ginny works part time at the mill and is responsible for preparing and packing orders to send to customers located all over the world. She also provides admin and operational support to Kamila, our brand manager and most recently has taken on the role of product photographer….