McIntosh Hand-Dyed Yarns by James McIntosh
McIntosh hand-dyed yarns are about colour, natural fibres and the pleasure of making something meaningful by hand.
I am James McIntosh, and every McIntosh yarn begins with a simple idea: beautiful yarn should feel good in your hands, bring colour to your day and help you enjoy the rhythm of the next stitch.
McIntosh yarns are hand-dyed to order in semi-solid colourways. That means each skein has gentle darker and lighter areas within the same shade, giving your knitting depth, movement and character without overwhelming the stitch pattern. The result is yarn with life in it: subtle, expressive and never flat.
Hand-Dyed to Order
Every McIntosh skein is dyed with care. Rather than producing huge anonymous batches, McIntosh yarns are hand-dyed to order, giving each customer something personal and considered.
Because the yarns are dyed in semi-solid colourways, no two skeins are completely identical. That is part of the beauty of hand-dyed yarn. Each skein has its own personality, while still belonging clearly to its colour family.
Natural Fibres with Feeling
McIntosh is built around natural fibres: wool, Bluefaced Leicester, cashmere, Merino, silk, alpaca and tweed blends. These fibres have warmth, handle, drape and character. They are chosen because they are lovely to knit with and beautiful to wear.
Whether you are making a shawl, jumper, cardigan, socks, scarf or treasured gift, McIntosh hand-dyed yarns are designed to make the process as joyful as the finished piece.
BFL: British Bluefaced Leicester
McIntosh BFL is 100% British Bluefaced Leicester, available in DK and 4-Ply.
Bluefaced Leicester is loved by knitters because it has a beautiful handle, a natural lustre and excellent stitch definition. It is a long-wool breed, which means it creates yarn with strength, smoothness and a lovely clear finish.
BFL is perfect for garments, shawls, accessories and projects where you want your stitches to shine. In McIntosh semi-solid colours, it gives your knitting gentle visual texture while keeping the fabric elegant and wearable.
FABULOUS: Bluefaced Leicester and Mulberry Silk
FABULOUS is a luxurious blend of 55% British Bluefaced Leicester and 45% Grade A Mulberry Silk, available in DK and 4-Ply.
It is natural, tactile and opulent. The Bluefaced Leicester brings structure and stitch definition, while the Mulberry Silk adds softness, drape and a gentle gleam.
FABULOUS is ideal for special shawls, elegant garments and projects where you want the yarn to feel a little bit celebratory. Knit yourself something FABULOUS, because you are.
CALM®: Cashmere and Luscious Merino
CALM stands for Cashmere and Luscious Merino.
This DK yarn blends extra fine Merino with pure cashmere, creating a soft, comforting yarn that feels beautiful against the skin. It is spun to give excellent stitch definition, making it a wonderful choice for thoughtful knits, cosy accessories and garments you will reach for again and again.
CALM is for the projects that feel like a pause: soft, gentle and grounding.
ffluff®: Baby Suri Alpaca and Mulberry Silk
ffluff is a lace weight blend of Baby Suri Alpaca and Grade A Mulberry Silk.
It is light as air and warm to wear, with a soft halo and elegant drape. Use it on its own for delicate shawls and airy accessories, or hold it together with another yarn to add softness, warmth and a little glow.
ffluff brings softness and atmosphere to knitting without heaviness.
Donegal Rich Tweed
Donegal Rich Tweed is a characterful blend of wool and Donegal nep, available in DK and 4-Ply.
It has a timeless tweedy look, with little flecks of colour that add depth and texture to the fabric. When combined with McIntosh semi-solid hand-dyeing, the result is a yarn with richness, movement and classic charm.
Donegal Rich Tweed is perfect for jumpers, cardigans, hats, scarves and accessories with a traditional feel.
Why Choose McIntosh Hand-Dyed Yarn?
McIntosh yarns are created for knitters and crocheters who care about fibre, colour and the experience of making.
Each skein is hand-dyed to order. Each colourway is semi-solid, giving darker and lighter tones within the shade. Each base is chosen for how it feels, how it wears and how it helps your stitches look their best.
These are yarns for mindful making, joyful colour and projects that become part of your story.
Bring Colour to Your Next Project
Whether you choose British Bluefaced Leicester, FABULOUS silk blend, CALM cashmere and Merino, airy ffluff or classic Donegal Rich Tweed, McIntosh hand-dyed yarns are made to bring warmth, colour and character to your needles.
Hand-dyed by James McIntosh, made with natural fibres, and created to help you enjoy every stitch.
