Artisan Hand Dyed Yarn from Australia
Our collection of hand-dyed yarn is a thoughtfully curated assortment of
luxurious yarn bases in a variety of beautiful colors and dyeing techniques. Our yarns are sourced ethically, with the majority being from Australian-grown wool and fibers from farms that have adopted alternative methods to the controversial practice of mulesing. We also source some unique fibers, such as Yak and Cashmere from a mill that supports a small farming cooperative in South America.
With over 15 years of experience in dyeing, we have received accreditation from both Woolmark Australia and the textiles School of Sweet Georgia to ensure you receive the highest quality. To promote health and sustainable practices, we use organic Greener Shades dyes.
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Red Maple Eco Lux Sock
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Merino Silk Cashmere - Wheat
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Merino Silk Cashmere - Butterscotch
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Appledore Tops - Yeoville Sour
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Appledore Tops - Slack Ma Girdle
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Appledore Tops - Golden Knob
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Appledore Tops - Dufflin
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Appledore Tops - Dabinette
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Devonia Tops - Amber Blaze
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Devonia Tops - Broken Flower
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Wool in a circular economy - Slow Clothing
To ensure you get the best quality hand dyed yarns
Our Qualifications & Credentials
Woolmark Australia - Wool Appreciation, Dyeing, Sustainability

WOOL APPRECIATION COURSE
Issued to: Cheryl Costin on 31st August 2022
Modules and Outcomes
1. Differentiate the properties of wool from other fibres | 5. Identify the different ways yarn can be woven or knitted and how ths affects the end product |
2. Describe the benefits of wool in terms of comfort, easy to wear, safety, appearance and versatility. | 6. Describe the processes used to dye and finish wool and the environmentally friendly options associated with each. |
3. Identify different Merino innovations and how these can be used to enhance the quality of products made from wool. | 7. Explain the garment faults which may occur and how to best prevent them. |
4. Explain how wool is manufactured from greasy wool into worsted and woollen yarn. | 8. Recognise the quality assurance behind the Woolmark brand. |
THE DYEING OF WOOL
Issued to: Cheryl Costin on 17th September 2022
Modules and Outcomes
1. Introduction | 6. Dyeing at various stages of wool processing |
2. The process of dyeing | 7. Dyeing wool blends |
3. The dyeing processes in wool | 8. The dyehouse laboratory |
4. Preparing wool for dyeing | 9. The side effects of dyeing |
5. Selecting and applying wool dyes | 10. Environmental impacts associated with dyeing |
1. describe how to dye wool and blends, including the necessary preparation of the fibre and the machinery used | 3. describe the side effects of dyeing and the associated environmental issues. |
2. evaluate the appropriateness of specific dyeing operations |
School of Sweet Georgia - Dyeing, Spinning, Sheep Breeds Study

ACID DYEING BASICS STUDY
Course Modules (7 Lessons)
1. Equipment, dyes & materials | 2. Setting up a dye space, mixing dyes, safety |
3. Dyeing with immersion techniques | 4. Dyeing to the next level |
5. Finishing, cleaning, troubleshooting | 6. Acid dyeing study group |
CREATING COMPLEX COLOURWAYS
Lecture (Covering both courses below)
1. Dyeing intentional colour | 2. Dyeing complex colour |
Course Modules (34 Lessons)
1. Introduction | 2. Three perspectives on dyeing |
3. The five variables of dyeing | 4. The dye studio |
5. Principles of precision immersion dyeing | 6. Review and troubleshooting |
7. Building a colour library |
DYEING COMPLEX COLOUR
Course Modules - (48 Lessons)
1. Getting Started | 2. Colour theory for dyers |
3. Immersion dyeing with resists | 4. Layering dye colours |
5. Low water immersion | 6. Handpainting |
7. Self striping yarns |