Steampunk Sheep Yarns

Hand-dyed in the heart of Scotland · Est. 2018

Moody, marvellous,
hand-dyed yarn.

Small-batch merino, BFL and sock yarns, dyed by hand in Scotland — colourways with names like Whispering Hollow, Stornoway and Release the Kraken. Every skein ships with a free stitch marker.

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CLYDE WORKS & GIRDER S/W PLATINUM MERINO SOCK YARN SETSINTO THE DEPTHS WITH THE NAUTILUSUNDYEDBEACH HUT 5 X 20G MERINO/NYLON MINI SETPEPPERMINT CANDYLETTERPRESSSTORNOWAYCHRISTMAS PICK & MIX STITCH MARKERSSTEAMPUNK EXPEDITIONREEF AND RUSTCLYDE WORKS & GIRDER S/W PLATINUM MERINO SOCK YARN SETSINTO THE DEPTHS WITH THE NAUTILUSUNDYEDBEACH HUT 5 X 20G MERINO/NYLON MINI SETPEPPERMINT CANDYLETTERPRESSSTORNOWAYCHRISTMAS PICK & MIX STITCH MARKERSSTEAMPUNK EXPEDITIONREEF AND RUST

Straight off the swift

Fresh from the dye pots

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Clyde Works & Girder S/W Platinum Merino Sock Yarn Sets
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Clyde Works & Girder S/W Platinum Merino Sock Yarn Sets

≈ $29.75
Into the Depths with the Nautilus - 2 x 50g Platinum Sock Yarn
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Into the Depths with the Nautilus

≈ $31.07
Undyed - Silver Sparkle 20g
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Undyed

≈ $5.62
Beach Hut 5 x 20g Merino/Nylon Mini set
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Beach Hut 5 x 20g Merino/Nylon Mini set

≈ $29.75
Peppermint Candy - 100g Superwash Platinum Sock
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Peppermint Candy

≈ $28.42
Letterpress - 100g Superwash Platinum Sock Yarn
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Letterpress

≈ $23.80
A hand-dyed skein from Steampunk Sheep Yarns

Our story

From the heart of Scotland

Steampunk Sheep Yarns began in 2018 with a dye pot, a stubborn streak, and a love of colours you can get lost in. Every skein is dyed by hand in small batches — which means no two are ever quite alike, and yours is truly one of a kind.

The palette leans dark and dreamy: peat greens, storm blues, rusted coppers and thistle purples, pulled from Scottish landscapes and a slightly overactive imagination.

Superwash platinum merino/nylon sock yarn (75/25, 425m per 100g), BFL DK, and seasonal one-off sets — wound, twisted and tagged by hand.

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Small batches

Dyed a few skeins at a time in the studio — kettle-dyed depth you can't fake at scale.

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Proper yarn

75% superwash merino, 25% nylon. 425 metres of sock-sturdy softness per 100g, plus BFL DK.

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A little extra

A free stitch marker tucked into every single order. Because finishing touches matter.

Social proof, spun daily

Loved by makers everywhere

Steampunk Sheep Yarns has earned a 5.0-star average across 843 reviews on Etsy since 2018 — knitters and crocheters come back skein after skein.

“This yarn is every bit as gorgeous as the photos!! The colours are vibrant and the colour changes are magical!! I haven’t knit with it yet but already love it!! I will definitely be buying more!!”
— KATE P.
“I love everything about this yarn, and the shipping was super fast.”
— CHRISTIE
“Gorgeousness as dark as my soul 😂 lovely twist on the yarn and fabulous colour ways. Great service too”
— WENDY
“beautiful, just what I needed”
— JO
“Absolutely beautiful yarn as usual. What I love about this seller is that she produces such rich and vivid colours. Such lovely yarn. Makes the most awesome socks.”
— ELLIE
“Lovely yarn, good quality , really nicely presented with a stitch marker too which was a nice touch. Am making it into a shawl at present and it is crocheting up really well.”
— ANGELA
“Lovely yarn, securely packaged and a lovely little free gift as a surprise. I'm looking forward to using this. So happy to be a repeat customer :)”
— KRISTY
“Super soft and lovely colours. Have made socks and a baby jumper with it”
— CHELSEA
“so good i bought it twice ! beautiful”
— BRENDA
“very quick delivery, amazing yarn. purchased multiple times, very happy never had any problems”
— AIMEE
“Gorgeous yarn, even more beautiful than in the pictures! Beautifully packaged. It was a joy to open. The yarn feels soft but strong, just what is needed for socks. I love the little rust-coloured flecks in the dye pattern. Can't wait to cast on!”
— ALEX
“Beautiful wool I love it. Highly recommend this seller for their excellent service and speedy delivery.”
— SUSAN
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