Augustbird Blog

Welcome to my blog, a cosy space where I share yarn updates, knitting tips, mindful making and the stories behind my hand-dyed yarn.

Slow moments, mindful knitting and yarn updates.

White toy car carrying a small green Christmas tree tied with red hand-dyed yarn on gray surface

Crafting Calm: Navigating the End of Year Rush

As we whirlwind our way through the holiday season and towards the end of the year our knitting needles can become a source of both solace and stress. We’re madly...

Crafting Calm: Navigating the End of Year Rush

As we whirlwind our way through the holiday season and towards the end of the year our knitting needles can become a source of both solace and stress. We’re madly...

Soft hand-dyed yarn skeins in muted pink, purple, blue, and beige tones piled on floral fabric

Yarn Club Reveal: Nature Trails Spring Colourway

Yarn Club Reveal: Nature Trails Spring Colourway Something that I look forward to every Spring is the wild orchids that grow on our property. We have this little track at...

Yarn Club Reveal: Nature Trails Spring Colourway

Yarn Club Reveal: Nature Trails Spring Colourway Something that I look forward to every Spring is the wild orchids that grow on our property. We have this little track at...

Hand-dyed colorful yarn skeins in pastel and vibrant shades arranged on rustic wooden surface

White Gum Wool Interview: My Design Process

In celebration of the 10 Year Anniversary of White Gum Wool (and almost 10 years of Augustbird and White Gum Wool collaborating), Nan Bray invited me to have a chat...

White Gum Wool Interview: My Design Process

In celebration of the 10 Year Anniversary of White Gum Wool (and almost 10 years of Augustbird and White Gum Wool collaborating), Nan Bray invited me to have a chat...

Hand holding a blue book titled Pride and Prejudice with hand-dyed yarn and pink knitted items on linen surface

Clubhouse Lane Fingerless Mitts Review

CLUBHOUSE LANE KNITTING PATTERN REVIEW Fingerless mitts fit for an Austen Heroine Sometimes I like to match my knitting projects with my reading material. If you asked me to pair...

Clubhouse Lane Fingerless Mitts Review

CLUBHOUSE LANE KNITTING PATTERN REVIEW Fingerless mitts fit for an Austen Heroine Sometimes I like to match my knitting projects with my reading material. If you asked me to pair...

Hand-dyed yarn skeins in soft blue, pink, and white hues with dried flowers on wooden surface

Augustbird Jane Austen Yarn Club: November

Augustbird Jane Austen Yarn Club November 2015. Well I have finished Augustbird clubs for the year! This post contains Jane Austen Club colourway SPOILERS!

Augustbird Jane Austen Yarn Club: November

Augustbird Jane Austen Yarn Club November 2015. Well I have finished Augustbird clubs for the year! This post contains Jane Austen Club colourway SPOILERS!

Person wearing hand-dyed fingerless gloves holding white mug labeled HOME in cozy knit sweater

The Augustbird Tea Time Yarn Club: September

I am happy reveal to you the September installment of the Augustbird Tea Time yarn club! If you are a club member and have stumbled into this post by mistake...

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The Augustbird Tea Time Yarn Club: September

I am happy reveal to you the September installment of the Augustbird Tea Time yarn club! If you are a club member and have stumbled into this post by mistake...

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