Our Yarns: Where Craft Meets Care

Every yarn we use at Shuttleknit has been chosen not just for how it performs, but for how they feel, how they wear, and what they stand for. Each one tells a story, whether it's spun from recycled fibres, is certified organic cotton, or has been part of our creative journey for years. As part of our mission, we offer yarns that are beautiful to work with and aligned with our values: family first, creative sustainability, honoring heritage and cultural storytelling.

Tibet Tweed

Wool-rich, softly speckled, and full of character

Tibet Tweed is our cosiest yarn – a beautifully spun soft wool blend with flecks of colour and a warm, rustic texture. With its gentle halo and natural feel, it’s ideal for scarves, accessories and other items that sit close to the skin. It’s a yarn our customers love for its timeless look and beautiful speckled palette.

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Volga

Structured, durable, boldly colourful

Volga is a 50/50 blend of wool and acrylic - which is why it has been our go to classic yarn for years.  It holds shape well and is great for structured pieces like outerwear, or homeware where softness isn’t essential.

It’s been a favourite with our customers for many years because of its bold vibrant colours including Myrtle (purple) and Amazon (blue). This will be a yarn that we are phasing out to replace with more eco and cotton friendly options, but you can still get it in our classic and best selling pieces!

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Brittany Yarns

Brittany is a smooth, cotton-acrylic yarn that holds shape well and works beautifully in babywear, homeware, and everyday knits. You’ll find it behind many of our most colourful, durable items — especially pieces designed to be used and loved over time. A practical choice that helps us offer accessible, long-lasting designs.

Sari

Some of our most striking pieces feature Sari yarn — spun from recycled sari silk. Every strand is different, which means every finished item is one-of-a-kind. We use it sparingly and purposefully, to add rich colour, texture, and story to accessories, trims, or limited-edition pieces. A joyful nod to reuse and cultural heritage.

Organic Cotton

Soft, breathable, and beautifully natural, our Organic Cotton is made from certified organic fibres grown without harmful chemicals or pesticides. It’s perfect for baby knits, summer garments, or sensitive skin, and is also ideal for embroidery projects on garments or homeware. A clean, honest yarn you can feel good about wearing/using. A natural choice when softness and sustainability matter most.

Phoenix Ecotec

Phoenix Ecotec is part of our commitment to circular design, Made from 50% recycled cotton and 50% recycled PET (plastic bottles), this yarn offers durability and conscience in equal measure. It’s used in our harder-wearing products like bags, home accessories, and statement items. With its matte finish and eco-credentials, it reflects our ambition to create beauty from waste.

Recycled Wool 4 Ply

Our newest yarn, spun from recycled wool fibres in a small Welsh mill, This 4 Ply yarn is lightweight, warm, and full of personality and features in some of our newer products.

Each shade is playfully named with a wink of humour and heritage - from Nippy Squirrel to Stormy Teacup — inviting you to choose not just a colour, but a little story with every ball. Sustainable, high charm and made for storytelling, this yarn reflects our commitment to low-impact, heritage-rooted materials.