Nurturing Fibres
Whether it’s Cotton, Bamboo, Merino Wool or a luscious Kid Mohair/Silk blend, Carle and her team at Nurturing Fibres have you covered with a gorgeous range of beautiful hand dyed yarns for your creative pleasure. Carle has taken inspiration from her childhood memories, nature and more to give you a tempting choice of colours.
Throughout the entire process of sourcing, dyeing, drying, skeining and balling every effort is made to be kind to both her team as well as to the environment using solar power, water recycling/reusing and ethical farming practices. Through production of these beautiful yarns, training and employment are provided to many of the otherwise unemployed in her area.
SingleSpun Lace Weight
SingleSpun Lace Weight is a soft and dreamy yarn. Perfect for dreamy shawls and scarves. This soft yarn can be worn directly against the skin.
Fibres: 100% Merino
Yarn Weight: Lace
Yardage: 620 meters (678 yards)
Unit weight: 100 gram (3.53 ounces)
Needle Size: 3mm to 4mm needles
Washing Instructions: Machine washable. Warm iron. No bleach. Dry flat, do not hang.
Download the Catalogue of Single Spun Lace Colours in PDF format
Super Twist DK
This is the most versatile DK merino yarn that is available in South Africa. The quality is so fine that it can be used to knit garments for babies. It is soft, squishy and strong, perfect for keeping the whole family warm.
Fibres: 100% Merino
Yarn Weight: DK / 8 ply
Yardage: 105 Meters to 50g
Unit weight: 100 gram (3.53 ounces)
Needle Size: US 4 – 7 or 3.5 – 4.5mm
Washing Instructions: Machine washable. Warm iron. No bleach. Dry flat, do not hang.
Download the Catalogue of Single Spun Lace Colours in PDF format.
Eco Cotton
Eco-Cotton is a very exciting yarn to work with and is popular with knitters and crocheters alike. It is very versatile, it can be used for everything from cardigans to blankets. This soft yarn can be worn directly against the skin.
Fibres: 100% Cotton
Yarn Weight: Double Knit
Yardage: 125 meters to 50g
Needle Size: 3.5mm to 4mm needles
Washing Instructions: Machine washable. Warm iron. No bleach. Dry flat, do not hang.
Download the Catalogue of Single Spun Lace Colours in PDF format.
Eco Bamboo
Eco-Bamboo is a luxurious yarn that shimmers and has a wonderful drape. This soft yarn can be worn directly against the skin.
Fibres: 100% Bamboo
Yarn Weight: Fingering
Yardage: 125 meters to 50g
Needle Size: 3 mm to 3.25mm needles
Washing Instructions: Machine washable. Warm iron. No bleach. Dry flat, do not hang.
Download the Catalogue of Eco Bamboo Colours in PDF format.
SuperTwist Sock Weight
The Supertwist Sock Weight is perfect for warm and comfy socks and versatile enough to create wonderful shawls, scarves and cardigans. This soft yarn can be worn directly against the skin.
Fibres: 100% Merino
Yarn Weight: Fingering / 4 ply.
Yardage: 320 meters (350 yards)
Unit weight: 100 grams (3.53 ounces)
Washing Instructions: Machine washable. Warm iron. No bleach. Dry flat, do not hang.
Download the Catalogue of Super Twist Sock Colours in PDF format
Kidsilk Lace
KidSilk is spun from the best Kid Mohair that is available in South Africa. It is very light and luxurious.It knits into dreamy shawlsand garments. This soft yarn can be worn directly againstthe skin.
Fibres: 70% Kid Mohair / 30% Silk
Yarn Weight: Lace
Yardage: 200 meters (218 yards)
Unit weight: 25 grams (0.88 ounces)
Needle Size: 4mm to 5.5mm needles
Washing Instructions: Machine washable. Warm iron. No bleach. Dry flat, do not hang.
Download the Catalogue of Single Spun Lace Colours in PDF format
Eco Fusion
Eco-Fusion is a very exciting yarn to work with and is popular with knitters and crocheters alike. It is very versatile, it can be used for everything from cardigans to blankets. This soft yarn can be worn directly against the skin.
Fibres: 50% Bamboo, 50% Cotton
Yarn Weight: Light Double Knit
Yardage: 125 meters to 50g
Needle Size: 3.25mm to 4mm needles
Washing Instructions: Machine washable. Warm iron. No bleach. Dry flat, do not hang.
Download the Catalogue of Eco Fusion Colours in PDF format.