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About Our Hand Dyed Yarns and Fibres

Superfine 18.5 micron Tasmanian Merino Wool Tops 

The wool produced in Tasmania and Australia is renowned all over the world for its fine bright fibres grown by sheep that are able to graze free in our beautiful cool climate with crisp fresh clean air. 

Grazing in free range wide open spaces, breathing the purest of air, the Tasmanian wool growers are skilled in perfecting a magnificent, high quality wool product optimising whiteness, strength and soft touch.

Our supplier is one of the top exporters by volume and exports to a diverse range of customers all over the world, meeting the needs of clients in Asia, Italy, Japan, India, the United States of America and throughout continental Europe. Upholding the traditional methods of wool valuation.

 

Australian Undyed Wool Tops

I source a number of my wool fibres from small boutique growers within Australia that have good farming and animal practices and promote 100% Australian grown and processed wool fibres.

These smaller growers encourage and practice transparency within the Australian supply chain from fleece to finished product. They also use sustainable and low carbon fibre footprints. 

 

DHG Merino Wool Top

Fibre Specifications

  • Fine merino wool
  • Length approx. 4 Mt/100g
  • Weight approx. 23 g/m
  • 19 micron approx.
  • Commercially dyed fibre organic
  • Great for needle felting, nuno felting, wet felting.
  • Perfect for spinning, art yarns, drop spindles etc.
  • Also for weaving, wall weaving etc.
  • This wool felts and spins quickly, is soft and easy to use and suitable for next to skin projects.

 

Description

I take a lot of time to select my fibres sources from strong well established suppliers like DHG tick all the right boxes. This fibre is tested for harmful substances and meets Global Organic Standards as well as EMAS regulations. Flocks from Australia and South America that are mulesing free are used. The dyeing takes place in a dyeing plant which is also Oeko-Tex certified and all dye products used are non-toxic so safe for the little ones in the family.

Yarn Bases

Mohair Silk

  • Lace Weight Super Kid Mohair & Mulberry Silk
  • Lace weight 72% brushed Super kid Mohair 28% Mulberry Silk Yarn (1/8.4 Nm)
  • With a generous 420m on each 50 gram hank, a little goes a long
Needles and Gauge
  • Recommended Needle Size: 3 - 4mm (US 2-6) needles
  • Gauge (stocking stitch): 32sts x 40 rows over 10cm (4 inches) on 3.25mm (US 3) needles

This popular lace weight brushed mohair/silk yarn uses the softer and rarer Super kid mohair to produce the softest, most luxurious mohair/silk yarn. Two strands of mulberry silk hold the mohair fibres in place to add radiance and strength. Gentle enough for next to skin wear.

Super kid mohair is from the first shearing and these are the softest and finest fibres the mohair goats will ever produce.

This is a super light and airy yarn and can be worked at many different gauges. It produces gossamer-like items when large needles or hooks are used and soft, fluffy items at tighter gauges. It can also be carried with another yarn to add a delicate haze and to produce a surprisingly warm fabric.

 

4 Ply Supreme Sock Yarn & Mini Skeins

  • 85% Super-wash Australian Merino 19.5 micron + 15% Nylon Yarn
  • 400 meters per 100 g hank/skein
  • Hand dyed with Australian made dyes
  • Super-wash Extra fine Merino
  • Machine washable.

Recommended Needle Size

  • Needle Size: 2.5 - 4mm needle
  • Gauge (stocking stitch):
  • 28sts x 36 rows over 10cm/4 inches on 3.25mm (US 3) needles

All our hand dyed sock yarns are cruelty free, non mulesed and superwash treated. This is the supreme end of the merino nylon sock yarn spectrum. With 85% Australian 19.5 micron super wash Australian merino wool combined with 15% nylon this makes just beautiful knitted socks shawls scarves and garments.

 

4 Ply Pure Merino Yarn

Yarn Base Details

  • 400 Mt / 100 gram Hank
  • Untreated Sustainable, No Superwash
  • 100% Australian Wool Yarn.
  • 19.5 microns, long staple,
  • Worsted spun.
  • Suitable for knitting, crochet, weaving, felting, crafts etc.

Recommended Needle Size

  • Recommended Needle Size: 2.5 - 4mm needles
  • Gauge (stocking stitch): 28sts x 36 rows over 10cm/4 inches
  • on 3.25mm (US 3) needles

Sustainable and untreated, a yarn that is as close to its natural origins as possible. No superwash treatment, just a wash to remove the grease and dirt from the fleece then combed for spinning. A great choice for those looking for a luxurious, non superwash, no nylon yarn for scarves, beanies and wrap.

 

8 Ply Pure Merino Yarn

Yarn Base Details

  • 8 Ply DK Weight (approx. 4/9n
  • 225m per 100g hank 
  • No Superwash or Nylon
  • Untreated, Sustainable, Non Mulesed
  • 100% Australian Merino Wool
  • 19.5 microns, long staple,
  • Worsted spun. 

Recommended Needle Size

  • Recommended Needle Size: 3.5 - 4.5mm (US 4 - 7) needles
  • Gauge (stocking stitch): 22sts x 30 rows over 10cm/4 inches
  • on 4mm (US 6) needles

Sustainable and untreated, no superwash or nylon, a yarn that is as close to its natural origins as possible. No superwash treatment, just a wash to remove the grease and dirt from the fleece then combed for spinning.  A great choice for those looking for a luxurious, non superwash, no nylon yarn.