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Six skeins of multicolored hand-dyed yarn on a wooden surface with dried flowers and sticks

Spring Yarn Club Colourways

I love experiencing the seasons shift through our bush property. So much so that I created a yarn club as a way of sharing the seasonal wonders with you. Here...

Spring Yarn Club Colourways

I love experiencing the seasons shift through our bush property. So much so that I created a yarn club as a way of sharing the seasonal wonders with you. Here...

Hand-dyed yarn in soft winter colorways on driftwood, evoking calm and creativity

Winter Yarn Club Colours

Discover the winter Nature Trails Yarn Club, inspired by misty forests and fairy wrens in the Adelaide Hills. Exclusive hand dyed yarns that capture the beauty of the season.

Winter Yarn Club Colours

Discover the winter Nature Trails Yarn Club, inspired by misty forests and fairy wrens in the Adelaide Hills. Exclusive hand dyed yarns that capture the beauty of the season.

Autumn Leaves

Autumn Reflections and Yarn Reveals

This autumn has felt different. The colours came late, the ground stayed dry, and the rain we usually count on never quite arrived. There’s been a sense of stillness here, of...

Autumn Reflections and Yarn Reveals

This autumn has felt different. The colours came late, the ground stayed dry, and the rain we usually count on never quite arrived. There’s been a sense of stillness here, of...

Hand-dyed soft grey yarn skeins stacked on wooden surface by Augustbird

Little Women Yarn: Amy’s Colourway

The big reveal! The first colourway in the Little Women inspired, Four Sisters Yarn Club. This colourway's theme is Amy.

Little Women Yarn: Amy’s Colourway

The big reveal! The first colourway in the Little Women inspired, Four Sisters Yarn Club. This colourway's theme is Amy.

Person in yellow sweater covering eyes with hand against textured blue wall

5 Knitting Mistakes You Might Be Making

Knitting is more than just a way to make things to keep us warm. It’s a creative journey and can be a wonderful tool for mindfulness and self-care. Sometimes, though,...

5 Knitting Mistakes You Might Be Making

Knitting is more than just a way to make things to keep us warm. It’s a creative journey and can be a wonderful tool for mindfulness and self-care. Sometimes, though,...

Hand-dyed yarn skeins in blue, purple, and white tones arranged on a wooden surface

Nature Trails Yarn Club Spring Colourway

  Nature Trails Yarn Club Spring Colourway: Magpie Music Spring holds many welcome delights for me. One thing I really struggle with during winter is waking up early (or even...

Nature Trails Yarn Club Spring Colourway

  Nature Trails Yarn Club Spring Colourway: Magpie Music Spring holds many welcome delights for me. One thing I really struggle with during winter is waking up early (or even...