Apple Fiber Studio McIntosh

Apple Fiber Studio McIntosh – Merino, Alpaca & Nylon Fingering Yarn

Micro-brewed in Bellingham. McIntosh is our most-loved base, dyed in small batches by our lead dyer, Andrea, and finished by hand by our Apple Yarns team. This beautifully balanced fingering weight yarn blends 60% merino wool, 20% superfine alpaca, and 20% nylon into something truly special: supple, dreamy-soft, and built to last. The alpaca brings an elegant drape and incredible softness, the merino adds structure and stitch definition, and the nylon adds durability for frequently worn projects.

McIntosh is stunning for shawls, and just as lovely for sweaters, cardigans, socks, and accessories. Each skein is a unique expression of color inspired by the Pacific Northwest.

Why Knitters Love McIntosh

• Dreamy-soft with a supple, plied texture and soft halo, with no fluff
• Subtle sheen catches the light beautifully in colorwork and lace
• Nylon content adds durability for socks and high-wear projects
• Elegant drape makes it ideal for shawls, wraps, and garments
• Hand-dyed in Bellingham, WA in stunning, tonal colorways

Perfect Pairings

Hold McIntosh together with Cortland (suri alpaca and silk) or Delicious (kid mohair and silk) for a soft, haloed fabric that's perfect for cozy sweaters and capes. Swatch first to find your gauge, and we're always happy to help you choose colors that play well together.

Yarn Specs

• Fiber: 60% Merino Wool, 20% Superfine Alpaca, 20% Nylon
• Weight: Fingering (#1)
• Yardage: 437 yards / 399.5 meters per 100g skein
• Needle Size: US 1–3 (2.25–3.25mm)
• Hook Size: US B–D
• Gauge: 28–30 stitches per 4 inches
• Care: Hand wash or machine wash gentle in cold water with wool soap. Lay flat to dry.
• Origin: Spun in South America, hand-dyed in Bellingham, WA

Tips for Working with Hand-Dyed Yarn

Each skein is hand-dyed and may vary slightly from skein to skein. When using multiple skeins in one project, alternate skeins every few rows to blend any color variation seamlessly. Planning a sweater? We keep more of our favorite colors in stock so you can buy your whole project at once.

Project Ideas

• Ripple Effect by Claudia Barbo
• Free Your Fade by Andrea Mowry
• Love Note by Tincanknits

Need help finding the perfect color or project? We're here for you. Visit us in store or browse all of Apple Fiber Studio online, and we'll wind your skeins for free.