Based in Germany, Britta Kremke of Kremke Soul Wool grew up surrounded by wool – her mother owned a yarn shop, she crocheted her first sweater at the age of 8, and after completing her banking apprenticeship at 21, she couldn’t wait to return to the world of yarn:
In 2009, when I wanted to fulfill my dream of opening an online yarn shop, I spent a long time thinking about the selection of yarns. Of course, only yarns I would happily knit myself were allowed in the assortment. After all, I was and still am my own best customer. What did all these yarns have in common? They were all incredibly soft and had beautiful, truly flattering colors. My target group was women and men who were already quite skilled knitters and were looking for exactly the yarns I liked: high-quality, sustainable, natural yarns without any frills or bling (okay, we do have a little bit of bling in our assortment now, too).
The next step, of course, was to begin producing amazing and eco-friendly yarns herself!
To be able to implement even more of my own ideas, I founded Kremke Soul Wool. The first yarn under this label was a hand-dyed, hand-spun Pima cotton, produced in Peru as a social project: the aim was to provide former coca farmers with a legal source of income through cotton cultivation.
More and more young people are learning to knit again. YouTube and the bold designs of talented up-and-coming designers are encouraging this new generation of DIY enthusiasts to quickly tackle more challenging projects and demand higher standards from yarns: They want yarns that are animal-friendly, environmentally friendly, free of harmful substances, sustainable, and produced under fair conditions, and that are truly enjoyable to knit with. If you belong to this target group, I want to be there for you!
We’re delighted to welcome two sparkly, sustainable yarns from Kremke Soul Wool to the shop – meet Stellaris and Twinkle!
Kremke Soul Wool Stellaris
“No glitter in my house” was Britta’s motto until she discovered this exquisite yarn! Shimmering viscose rayon is spun with a sparkling strand of metallic polyester to add delicate highlights to your projects, whether used alone or as an accent. Stellaris comes in a gorgeous range of colors and feels soft and luxurious when worked up with other yarns—no scratchy metallics here!
Yarn Details
- Cobweb/lace weight
- 47% viscose, 41% polyester, 12% metallic
- 612 yards (560 meters) per 25-gram spool
- 40 stitches = 4 inches on US#000 (1.5 mm) needle
- Hand wash, dry flat
- $15, in-store and on our capsule!
Kremke Soul Wool Twinkle
This subtly shimmering yarn with its tiny flecks of color is a beautiful complement to fluffy or woolly yarns. Knitted on its own or with multiple strands held together, this soft, luxurious yarn creates elegant contrast in garments and accessories. (We love this as a summery alternative to mohair!)
Yarn Details
- Lace weight
- 51% viscose, 49% polyester
- 328 yards (300 meters) per 25-gram spool
- 30 stitches = 4 inches on US#0 (2 mm) needle
- Hand wash, dry flat
- $15, in-store and on our capsule!
Our Pattern Picks
Anischa Shawl
This is a great pattern for mixing and matching your favorite hand-dyed fingering and lace weight yarns!
Sizes
Medium (Large); 19 x 94.5″ (24 x 104″).
Yarn
MC: 2 (3) skeins Sea Change Fibers Montara Sock (80% Corriedale wool, 20% nylon; 435 yards/398 meters per 100-gram skein) held together with 2 (2) spools Kremke Soul Wool Stellaris (47% viscose, 41% polyester, 12% metallic; 612 yards/560 meters per 25-gram spool).
CC: 2 (3) balls De Rerum Natura Bérénice (55% mohair, 25% silk, 20% Merino wool; 230 yards/210 meters per 25-gram ball).
Gauge & Suggested Needles
18 stitches and 38 rows = 4” in MC on US#6 (4 mm) needles, in garter stitch after wet blocking.
Ellen
It’s giving grown-up fairy princess and we are here for it.
Sizes
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL); finished bust circumference 34.5 (37.25) 39 (40.5) 43.75 (48)”.
Yarn
MC: 2 (2) 2 (2) 2 (2) cones Jill Draper Makes Stuff Ellsworth (100% Dorset wool; 880 yards/805 meters per 113-gram cone).
CC: 4 (4) 4 (6) 6 (6) balls Knitting For Olive Soft Silk Mohair (70% mohair, 30% silk; 246 yards/225 meters per 25-gram ball).
CC1: 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 (1) spool Kremke Soul Wool Stellaris (47% viscose, 41% polyester, 12% metallic; 612 yards/560 meters per 25-gram spool).
Gauge & Suggested Needles
19 stitches and 27 rows = 4” on US#6 (4 mm) needles, in stockinette stitch with all 3 yarns held together, after wet blocking.
Sabai Top
Another great mix and match piece for your favorite sport/DK and lace weight yarns!
Sizes
XS (S) M (L) XL (XXL); finished bust circumference 33.4 (35.8) 39 (42.9) 47.6 (51.6)”.
Yarn
MC: 3 (4) 4 (4) 5 (6) balls Pascuali Suave (100% cotton; 177 yards/162 meters per 25-gram ball).
CC: 2 (2) 2 (3) 3 (3) spools Kremke Soul Wool Twinkle (51% viscose, 49% polyester; 328 yards/300 meters per 25-gram spool).
Gauge & Suggested Needles
20 stitches and 23 rows = 4” on US#6 (4 mm) needles, in stockinette stitch with both yarns held together, after wet blocking.
Nuri Socks
Add some sparkle to your socks!
Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5); finished circumference 6.5 (7, 7.5, 8, 8.5)”.
Yarn
1 skein Sea Change Fibers Montara Sock (80% Corriedale wool, 20% nylon; 435 yards/398 meters per 100-gram skein) held together with
1-2 spools Kremke Soul Wool Twinkle (51% viscose, 49% polyester; 328 yards/300 meters per 25-gram spool) OR
1 spool Kremke Soul Wool Stellaris (47% viscose, 41% polyester, 12% metallic; 612 yards/560 meters per 25-gram spool).
Gauge & Suggested Needles
32 stitches and 46 rounds = 4” on US#1.5 (2.5 mm) needles, in stockinette stitch with both yarns held together, after wet blocking.
See more pattern ideas here!
