Rustic Latvian wool yarn in solid colors – fingering weight, lanolin-rich, softens after washing. Each skein is hand-dyed and uniquely sized.

A rustic Latvian wool yarn with timeless charm and exceptional warmth—DUNDAGA 6/1 is a single-ply fingering weight yarn made from a special blend of 70% Latvian sheep wool and 30% Latvian merino wool.

Spun and hand-dyed at Paces Vilnas Fabrika, a historic wool mill in Latvia, this yarn is crafted using traditional methods and vintage equipment that preserve the fiber’s authentic texture and integrity. Each skein reflects the heart of Latvian wool heritage—rich in character, rustic in spirit, and full of natural charm.

This is a true rustic wool, perfect for lovers of organic, untreated yarns and that nostalgic, slightly scratchy “grandma-style” or “country-style” knitting. It’s ideal for those who appreciate wool in its purest, most traditional form—unpolished, honest, and deeply warm, just like the cozy knits from generations past.

The wool is not carbonized and contains no chemical detergents, retaining up to 70% of its natural lanolin. That means excellent insulation, water resistance, and lasting structure. While slightly coarse at first touch, the yarn softens beautifully with each warm wash, developing a gentle bloom and supple hand.

🧶 Product Details:
• Fiber Content: 70% Latvian sheep wool, 30% Latvian merino wool
• Yarn Weight: Fingering
• Structure: Single ply (6/1)
• Yardage: approx. 460 meters per 100g (503 yards / 3.52 oz)
• Skein Weight: Varies – each skein is listed with its approx weight and price
• Origin: Spun and dyed in Latvia, Europe

🎨 All colors behave like watercolor paints—they blend, stripe, and shift naturally in your work, allowing you to easily create artistic, one-of-a-kind pieces. Whether you’re knitting a shawl, sweater, or scarf, every project becomes a unique masterpiece. Thanks to the mill’s refined spinning process, this yarn features invisible joins between fiber ends—so there are no knots at all, making your knitting experience smoother and more enjoyable from start to finish

🧶 Recommended Uses:
Perfect for knitting, crochet, felting, and weaving. Use it for shawls, beanies, socks, sweaters, wraps, and rustic accessories. This yarn’s lightweight structure and natural warmth make it a favorite for heirloom-quality projects.

🧶Texture Notes:
• Lanolin-rich, slightly crisp texture
• Softens significantly with warm washing
• Non-superwash, traditionally processed
• Occasional knots and plant matter may be present

🧶 A Note from the Knitter
Dundaga is a true rustic wool that is minimally processed to retain the best qualities of the fiber. It is crucial to wash and block your finished project to fully transform the yarn. The first wash removes residual dirt and sets the final texture, revealing the true softness, elasticity, and stitch definition that this heritage yarn is famous for.

Also, be aware that Dundaga is famous for its unique, artisanal dyeing process. Colors often blend and overlap slightly within the skein, which contributes to the yarn’s watercolor effect and unique striping as you knit. It is highly recommended to buy enough yarn for your entire project as color lots can vary significantly. Finally, due to the minimal processing and retained lanolin, this yarn is prone to felting; please follow the hand-wash instructions precisely to avoid shrinking.

📏 Gauge Guidance (approximate):
• Needles: 2.25–3.5 mm (US 1–4)
• Hooks: 2.5–3.5 mm
Swatching is recommended to explore stitch behavior and bloom after washing.