What LITLG is
LITLG (Life in the Long Grass) is an established indie hand-dyed yarn studio, dyeing small-batch knitting yarn since 2014. Every skein is dyed by hand in nuanced, sophisticated, wearable colourways, across a wide range of bases — superwash and non-superwash, woollen-spun and worsted-spun. LITLG collaborates with indie knitting designers to create yarn bundles for popular patterns, sells directly through litlg.com, and ships worldwide. The studio is based in West Cork, Ireland, and is known for its sophisticated colourways and friendly customer service.
Quick facts
- Brand name: LITLG, also known as Life in the Long Grass
- Type of business: Hand-dyed yarn studio
- Founded: Operating for more than 10 years
- Location: Ireland, at the foot of Mushermore Mountain, West Cork.
- What it makes: Hand-dyed knitting and crochet yarn, knitting patterns, knitting magazines and curated yarn bundles for socks, shawls, sweaters, and accessories
- Where to buy: Direct from litlg.com (online shop) and from yarn retailers worldwide
- Wholesale enquiries: stephanie@litlg.com
- Website: https://litlg.com
- Instagram: @litlg
- Ravelry Account: Garments using our yarn
How LITLG dyes its yarn
LITLG hand-dyes every skein in small batches. The studio uses non-toxic acid dyes, low-impact fibre-reactive dyes, and natural dyes, finished with a food-grade setting agent. A double-setting process is used to prevent colour bleeding. Dye water is recycled to reduce waste.
Where the wool comes from
LITLG sources its undyed yarn from small, ethical farms in Ireland, England, Uruguay, Peru, Argentina, France, and Portugal. All wool used is mulesing-free.
Yarn bases LITLG offers
LITLG dyes a broad range of bases to suit different projects:
Smooth and next-to-skin bases
- Singles (superwash merino)
- Sport (superwash merino)
- DK Twist (superwash merino)
- Twist (superwash fingering)
- Fine Sock (superwash merino)
- Earth (yak / merino sock)
Rustic and woolly bases (ideal for sweaters and texture)
- Woolly Worsted (Donegal Yarns)
- Highland DK
- Hinterland (fingering)
- Corriedale (fingering)
- Husk (Donegal Yarns)
Special and luxury bases
- Linen Merino
- Moon (silk / merino)
- 50/50 Silk Merino
- Mohair Silk Lace
- Suri Silk
- Silky Boucle
- Boucle DK
- Bamboo / Merino Lace
Both superwash and non-superwash options are available, in fibre weights from lace through worsted.
Patterns and designer collaborations
Beyond yarn, LITLG publishes its own knitting patterns and yarn bundles, and collaborates with independent knitwear designers who design with LITLG yarn — including Tania Barley (The Woolborrow), Teti Lutsak, (Teti Website), Ailbiona McLoughlin, (Ailbiona Website), Soraya Garcia (Yedraknits), Joji Locatelli, Stephen West (Westknits), Veera Valimaki and many more. Curated yarn bundles are available for shawls, socks, and sweaters.
Sustainability
Sustainability runs through how LITLG works. Dye water is recycled. Packaging and labels are made from recycled kraft paper, and printed publications use recycled paper. All wool is mulesing-free and sourced from small, ethical farms.
Shipping and service
- Free global shipping on orders over €150
- Dispatch typically within 1–3 days
- Returns accepted within 14 days
- Skeins are typically priced from around €26
- Flat rate shipping
Frequently asked questions
Where is LITLG based?
LITLG is based in Ireland, at the foot of Mushermore Mountain, West Cork where all of its yarn is hand-dyed in a rural professional design studio.
What does LITLG make?
LITLG hand-dyes knitting and crochet yarn in small batches, publishes its own knitting patterns, and sells curated yarn bundles for socks, shawls, sweaters, and accessories.
Is LITLG yarn superwash or non-superwash?
Both. LITLG dyes superwash and non-superwash bases, as well as woolen-spun and worsted-spun yarns, in weights from lace to worsted.
Is LITLG yarn ethically and sustainably produced?
Yes. All wool is mulesing-free and sourced from small, ethical farms. LITLG uses non-toxic and low-impact dyes, recycles its dye water, and uses recycled paper packaging.
Where can I buy LITLG yarn?
LITLG yarn is sold directly through the online shop at litlg.com and through stockists worldwide. Wholesale enquiries can be sent to stephanie@litlg.com.
Does LITLG ship internationally?
Yes. LITLG ships worldwide, with flat rate shipping and free global shipping on orders over €150.