Welcome to Virtual Yarns -- a small independent family business based on the Hebridean Isle of Lewis. Our products are rooted in the rich cultural heritage of the Hebrides, and are sent directly from Scotland to our customers throughout the world.
Here you will find --
• Unique luxury pure wool yarns created by legendary hand-knitting designer Alice Starmore, including her Hebridean range: each shade a complex composition of fleece-dyed colours which reflect a particular aspect of her native Hebridean land and seascape.
• Knitting books that have become famous standard texts, reflecting Alice Starmore’s world-renowned expertise in traditional hand knitting techniques.
• A wealth of hand knitting kits by Alice Starmore and her daughter Jade Starmore, which use traditional knitting techniques to create innovative and original designs for the enjoyment of hand knitters everywhere.
Welcome to Virtual Yarns -- a small independent family business based on the Hebridean Isle of Lewis. Our products are rooted in the rich cultural heritage of the Hebrides, and are sent directly from Scotland to our customers throughout the world.
Here you will find --
• Unique luxury pure wool yarns created by legendary hand-knitting designer Alice Starmore, including her Hebridean range: each shade a complex composition of fleece-dyed colours which reflect a particular aspect of her native Hebridean land and seascape.
• Knitting books that have become famous standard texts, reflecting Alice Starmore’s world-renowned expertise in traditional hand knitting techniques.
• A wealth of hand knitting kits by Alice Starmore and her daughter Jade Starmore, which use traditional knitting techniques to create innovative and original designs for the enjoyment of hand knitters everywhere.
