Amble is a fingering-weight yarn made from a blend of eco-friendly washable wool and alpaca for comfort as well as recycled nylon for strength.
The Yarn
Made with love, in Peru
A conscious blend of washable Merino wool, alpaca and recycled nylon.
We named this yarn Amble to reflect the kind of slow relaxed walking we enjoy here in the English Lake District.
The Month of Socks
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Join us throughout June as we release beautiful new sock kits from knitwear designers all over the world and of course, celebrate our classic One Sock design. Designed by Kate Atherley in The Fibre Co. yarn Amble, One Sock is a classic top-down sock pattern to fit all feet with lots of opportunities to customise the fit and design!
The Origin
why we chose Amble
Durable, Soft and eco-friendly.
Durable, Soft and eco-friendly
Although designed especially for sock knitting, Amble is a soft and durable yarn also great for easy-to-care-for sweaters and accessories.
The Beginning
When The Fibre Co. founder Daphne began to develop the yarn that would become Amble, her goal was to provide a yarn that would delight sock knitters while staying true to The Fibre Co. ethos of sustainability. This goal lead her down a path of research and development that happily ended in the creation of a new yarn, the first of its kind.
The Mill
The end result is a soft yet durable yarn from Merino wool and alpaca fibres processed with an eco-friendly anti-shrinkage Easy-wash treatment. The recycled nylon adds strength and durability. We named this yarn Amble to reflect the kind of slow relaxed walking we enjoy here in the English Lake District.
The Palette
A range of gorgeous hues and shades are available in Amble, particularly because the yarn is spun with 2 base shades—a creamy ecru and a warm grey created by using natural brown alpaca in the mix. These 2 shades are beautiful on their own, and add a stunning range to the palette, with brights and heathered shades in abundance.
The Beginning
Like so many of The Fibre Co. yarns, Luma had an ancestor in the very first yarns Daphne created. At the mini-mill in Maine, in the early days of The Fibre Co., Daphne experimented with carding different fibres together just to see what would happen.
The Mill
Some years and many tries later, Daphne found a mill that could spin a similar blend of fibres to Savannah with some differences; soy was replaced with natural silk, and the brown cotton was replaced with Peruvian organic Pima cotton.
The Palette
Each fibre in Luma takes dye a different way, and this results in subtle tones playing in each hank. A wide range of shades has been achieved, from deeply saturated to subtlety muted shades.
Yarn Stories
"Amble is perfect for all types of accessories!"
Enjoy a short video series on the origin of our fingering-weight yarn Amble.
The Kits
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The Perfect Yarn For
Sweaters/Pullovers
Pictured: Planetary
Designed By: Melanie Berg
Uses 10-11 hanks of Amble
Cardigans
Pictured: Wild Child Cardy
Designed By: Lee Sartori
Uses 7-11 hanks of Amble
Socks
Pictured: One Sock Striped
Designed By: Kate Atherley
Uses 2 hanks of Amble
Cowls/Shawls
Pictured: Mullein
Designed By: Amanda Jones
Uses 4 hanks of Amble
The Perfect Gift
Free Project Bag
4 Hanks of Arranmore Light
Faire Magazine
PDF of Abuelito Knitting Pattern
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Treat the knitter in your life to a beautiful project this holiday season!
'in The Flow' Kit in Lore
Lavish Knitting Gift Bundle No. 8 - Mullein
Mullein is the perfect project for knitters looking for an exciting project to really get stuck into. The playful design by Amanda Jones creates a truly gorgeous finished project that will give any knitter the chance to show off there skills.
The bundle is completed with the beautiful Marra Pouch, the perfect accessory for every maker with 4 internal pockets and a clutch handle. The pouch holds up to 100 g of yarn and is available in 7 colours.
Pattern Gift Card with QR Code
2 hanks of Amble
Drawstring Yarn Bag
Treat yourself to a beautiful pair of socks!
One Sock Essential
One Sock Essential
Make a pair of socks with contrasting heel and toe using The Fibre Co.’s popular Amble yarn and One Sock pattern, a classic top-down sock designed to fit all feet. Amble is a conscious blend of Easy-Wash Merino wool, alpaca and recycled nylon making it durable, soft and eco-friendly.
Stockist Testimonials
Reviews and Testimonials
A Review From The Knitter
“The Fibre Co.’s first sock yarn is a real treat! It feels wonderfully soft, and is a lovely choice not only for socks, but also for shawl projects and lightweight sweaters.” – The Knitter, Issue 189
A stockist story from Spun
"I'm a sucker for color, and when my eyes landed on Arranmore Light, I couldn't turn away!"
Spun staff member Kate just finished knitting her Mariechen (designed by Isabell Kraemer) out of Arranmore Light. After an initial color quandary, she thoroughly enjoyed the project:
“My difficulty was picking which color to use: The subtle flecks in Riveresque that create a light blue with depth? The rich saturation in Meera that made me want to dive in? Finally I settled on the vivid melange of orange and pink that Orla provided, and the color kept me happy the whole time I was knitting my cardigan.”
And Spun’s Amanda just launched into her Cadadh (designed by Kate Davies), opting for the beautiful neutral Tallach so that her piece would have broad appeal:
“I am loving it! Arranmore Light is the perfect balance of rustic and luxury.”
“I love that the cashmere and silk add a softness to the yarn without distracting from the wooly core. It’s sturdy without being stiff, and it’s gentle on my hands, thanks to the stretch in the wool. I look forward to wrapping myself in this cozy shawl on a chilly day.”
Leaving a Lasting Impression Since 03'
★★★★★ 5/5
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