Hand dyed yarn skeins

Luxx Yarns

hand dyed yarns from Murnau

2018 — 2023

This is an archive of Luxx Yarns. Our hand-dyeing studio is currently paused — but the colors, the craft, and the love for yarn live on in every skein that found its way to you.

Karin — the dyer behind Luxx Yarns

Karin — dyer & creative heart

The Story

Where Colors Find Their Home

A few years ago I rediscovered knitting and have been interested in yarns, colors and how yarn is produced ever since. Yarn dyeing came along and has captivated me ever since. It is fascinating to experiment with color, seeing how the same color differs when applied to different yarns.

Each new color is beautiful in itself and will find a person for whom it is the perfect color — no matter if it was developed by pure chance or strictly mixed using a recipe. From our studio in Murnau am Staffelsee, surrounded by the Bavarian Alps, Karin created yarns inspired by the lakes, forests, and mountains of Upper Bavaria.

Together with Marco, who built and ran the shop, Luxx Yarns became a small but passionate brand — known for rich, nature-inspired colorways and luxurious fiber blends.

The Yarns

Fiber & Color

Each yarn base was carefully chosen for its unique qualities — from the buttery softness of yak to the rustic charm of linen. Every skein was dyed by hand in small batches.

Inspirations

Made with Luxx Yarns

A collection of beautiful projects created by our community — each one a testament to the joy of working with hand-dyed yarn.

Pale Dogwood Cardigan
Pale Dogwood Cardigan Cozy Fingering
Sisse
Sisse Cozy Fingering Gradient
Nippon Fade
Nippon Fade Silky Yak
Gebirgswald
Gebirgswald Cozy Fingering
Summer Square
Summer Square Cool Summer
Pale Dogwood Detail
Pale Dogwood Detail
Sisse Detail
Sisse Gradient Detail
Nippon Fade Detail
Nippon Fade Color Detail
Yarn Combinations
Color Combinations Silky Yak
Gebirgswald Detail
Gebirgswald Detail
Sisse Yarn
Sisse Yarn Palette
Color Combinations
Combinations Cozy Fingering

Journal

LuxxLetters & Thoughts

Stories, musings, and updates from the dye studio — a collection of thoughts shared over the years.

Shop Opening

Shop Opening

Welcome to my page! After some preparation, the shop is finally open. Our first location shoot took us to the beautiful Kochelsee — the perfect backdrop for yarn photography and inspiration for new ideas.

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First Newsletter

First LuxxLetter

My first newsletter! In Munich the temperatures are dropping fast, the first snow has fallen in the mountains. Knitting season has begun. The Fluffy Singles are now available as minis — colorful little skeins to brighten the coming autumn.

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Spring Colors

Spring Colors & Ravelry

We warmly invite you to our new Ravelry forum! The beloved Cozy Fingering launches into spring with many new colors — a wonderfully fresh pink-red Blush, the rich Aubergine, Lunar Blue, and the trendy new Seagreen.

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Cool Summer Launch

New: Cool Summer

Brand new in our shop — a luxurious summer yarn in DK weight: Cool Summer, made of 65% silk and 35% linen. The materials are carefully sourced from China and Belgium, spun in Switzerland.

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Sisse Pattern

New Pattern: Sisse

The Sisse pattern by Regina Moessmer — knitted with one Cozy Fingering Gradient Set (5x 100g). A beautiful showcase of how gradient sets create stunning color transitions.

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Merino Wool Ethics

On Merino Wool

Recently in the knitting community there has been much discussion about the welfare of sheep, especially Australian Merinos. A thoughtful look at ethical wool production.

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Summer Yume

A Top for Summer

Summer has finally arrived! The Yume by Isabel Kraemer is finished, just in time for the hot temperatures. It's so light and drapes so beautifully — a true joy to wear.

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Yak Yarn Collection

Yak for Your Needles

Autumn is here — time to plan winter knitting projects! Yak is on everyone's lips. Yarns from yak are not only much warmer than Merino, but also extremely soft.

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Videos

From the Studio

Yarn talks, dyeing sessions, and the stories behind the skeins.

Adventskalender 2021 — 4. Advent
Adventskalender 2021 — 3. Advent
Adventskalender 2021 — 2. Advent
Adventskalender 2021 — 1. Advent
Folge 32 — Shop-Pläne und ein kleines Projekt
Herbstvlog 2021 — Bücher, Stricken und Gegend
Folge 31 — Ich bin wieder da
Folge 30 — Sommershirt wartet auf gutes Wetter

The Journey

2018
Luxx Yarns launches — first colorways dyed by hand in Murnau am Staffelsee
2019
New yarn bases: Silky Yak, Tibetan DK, Yak Sock. Original patterns released. The community grows.
2020
Expanding the palette — Cool Summer and Fluffy Singles join the family. Video journal begins.
2021
Advent Calendar series. New pattern collaborations. Over 30 original designs available.
2022
Color combinations gallery expands. Photography guide published for true-to-life color representation.
2023
The studio pauses — but the yarns, the colors, and the love for the craft remain.