Life In The Long Grass

Life in the Long Grass is an Irish artisan hand-dyed yarn studio nestled in the rural countryside near Mushermore Mountain’s wild heathers and blanket bog hills. Founded by Caroline and Jonny, who transitioned from careers as a graphic designer and architect to yarn dyeing, the company embodies sustainability, slow living, and uncompromising craftsmanship.

Caroline’s background in graphic design and love for bucolic Irish landscapes influences every colourway, creating yarns that blend artful colour palettes with everyday wearability. The thoughtfully curated collections include Country Greens for wearable everyday garments, Soft Pastels on high-quality bases, and Sophisticated Neutrals that coordinate beautifully across their range.

Life in the Long Grass sources exclusively from mulesing-free ethical farms in Ireland, England, Uruguay, Peru, Argentina, France, and Portugal. Their environmentally conscious dyeing process uses non-toxic acid dyes, low-impact fibre-reactive dyes, and natural dyes, with water carefully recycled to minimise waste. Even packaging and labels use recycled kraft paper.

This Irish artisan dye studio brings the serene beauty of the Irish countryside to knitters worldwide who value slow craftsmanship and ethical, high-quality fibres.