Cloud Lace · Evening Heather
The light on the hills above the bay, late in the season, when the heather is past its peak and the colour has deepened into something between bloom and dusk. Not bright. Settled. The particular violet of the hour before dark, when the sky still holds colour but the day has already let go.
Evening Heather holds both. Neither cool nor warm, it carries the blue of the sky and the red of the earth. Somewhere between treeline and tide.
On Cloud Lace, Evening Heather arrives as two distinct colours. A delicate rose strand at the heart, embraced by a halo of alpaca. Deepening it toward indigo, toward dusk. Catch it in the right light and the contrast reveals itself – rose and indigo, each holding its own, quietly astonishing. At a distance the whole thing softens into something luminous and atmospheric, the way dusk holds both warmth and coolness before one finally wins.
Cloud Lace is a blend of 42% baby alpaca, 35% silk, 13% merino, and 10% yak, spun to a fine lace weight. The baby alpaca gives this base its extraordinary characteristic halo, soft and diffused, almost atmospheric. The silk adds a subtle sheen and drape; the yak contributes depth and resilience beneath the surface. At lace weight the skein is light in the hand and generous in yardage, suited to delicate shawls and layering pieces.
Dyed in small batches in Nanoose Bay, British Columbia, using acid dyes on protein fibre. Each skein is individually hand-dyed. Tonal variation between skeins is natural and part of what makes each piece unique.
42% Baby Alpaca / 35% Silk / 13% Merino / 10% Yak . 50g . 400m (437 yards) . Lace weight
Lot 1.
Frequently asked questions
Hand wash in cool water with a gentle wool wash. Lay flat to dry, away from direct sunlight. Avoid wringing or twisting. Block gently to shape if needed.
Each skein is hand-dyed in small batches, so subtle variations in colour and saturation are part of the character of these yarns. For larger projects, we recommend purchasing skeins from the same dye lot where possible, noted on the label, or alternating between lots as you work for the most even result.
Orders are typically prepared and shipped within 3-5 business days. Local pickup and delivery available for Nanoose Bay, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Errington, Coombs, and Lantzville, see details at checkout.
A Rare Find
Yak fibre is gathered from herds that live where little else can, high, cold, and remote. Combined with silk, it becomes something genuinely uncommon, a yarn as rare as the places it comes from.
Two Fibres, One Colour
Yak draws colour in, soft and matte. Silk holds it at the surface, catching light. Together in one strand, a single shade becomes many things at once, depth, shimmer, and quiet contrast.
In the Hand
Yak is downy and warm, soft against the skin without the itch of coarser wools. Silk adds a cool smoothness, a gentle slip between the fingers. Together, they’re luxurious to hold, and even better to wear.
A Rare Find
Yak fibre is gathered from herds that live where little else can, high, cold, and remote. Combined with silk, it becomes something genuinely uncommon, a yarn as rare as the places it comes from.
Two Fibres, One Colour
Yak draws colour in, soft and matte. Silk holds it at the surface, catching light. Together in one strand, a single shade becomes many things at once, depth, shimmer, and quiet contrast.
In the Hand
Yak is downy and warm, soft against the skin without the itch of coarser wools. Silk adds a cool smoothness, a gentle slip between the fingers. Together, they’re luxurious to hold, and even better to wear.
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