Cloud Lace · Wind Over Water
The particular grey-green of sage at the water’s edge, when the light is soft and the tide is coming in. Not quite grey, not quite green. The colour of the air before rain on the Salish Sea.
Wind Over Water is that stillness.
On Cloud Lace, the baby alpaca halo diffuses the sage into something soft and atmospheric. The colour does not sit sharp on this base. It breathes. The yak component adds quiet depth beneath the surface, and together the fibres create a warmth that contradicts the coolness of the colour. Wind Over Water on Cloud is morning mist at the treeline.
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.