Collection: Sport Weight / 5ply Yarn

Australian, hand-dyed sport weight (5ply) yarn. Each skein is a luxurious merino/silk blend, hand-dyed in small batches here in South Australia. This yarn brings together the softness and warmth of merino with the gentle sheen and strength of silk and is beautiful choice for light garments, shawls and mindful making.

What is sport weight yarn in Australia?

Sport weight yarn, also called 5ply in Australia, sits between 4ply/fingering and 8ply/DK yarn in thickness. It’s a light to medium weight yarn that offers generous yardage without sacrificing warmth. My sport weight base combines Australian merino and silk, creating a yarn that glides beautifully through the hands, offering next-to-the-skin softness all year round.

Choosing sport weight yarn for your project

Sport weight yarn is wonderful for projects that need drape and softness without bulk. It’s ideal for change-of-season garments, baby knits, shawls and accessories. Augustbird's sport weight yarn is a blend of Australian merino and silk, combining bounch and breathability with strength and a beautiful natural sheen. If you enjoy slow, thoughtful knitting, you will find this yarn a joy to work with.

Limited Stock? Here’s How to Get Your Hands on Augustbird Yarns

Because all my yarns are hand dyed in small batches, in-stock skeins are only available occasionally. If you don’t see what you’re looking for today, there are still ways to be part of the journey:

Join a Yarn Club – Receive exclusive, one-of-a-kind colourways, each infused with creativity and intention.

Try a Mystery Box – A surprise selection of beautifully hand dyed merino yarn.

Sign Up for Restock Alerts – Be the first to know when new yarns are available.

✨ Each skein is created with care and intention, ready to bring warmth and creativity to your making journey.

Beautifully Soft, Natural Inspired

Augustbird yarn is made from premium Australian merino, including both superwash and non-superwash options, chosen for their exceptional softness and versatility.

Each skein is hand dyed in small batches, using carefully selected non-toxic dyes to create soft, timeless colourways. My process ensures that every skein is a joy to knit with. Soft pastels, earthy neutrals, and deep, moody tones… every colourway is created to bring a sense of calm and connection to your making.

A Creative Journey in Every Skein

Knitting is more than just making. It is a meditative, joyful practice that connects us to presence and calm. I hope that each Augustbird skein brings you a sense of peace, creativity, and inspiration, one stitch at a time.

Happy creating!

Rebecca x

What Knitters Say About Augustbird Yarn

"I’m speechless over my happy mail today. The whole unwrapping experience was such a joy, especially reading the letter. It was moving and beautiful and touched lots of chords with me about emotional growth and healing. Of course that icy blue yarn is sublime too. Thank you for sharing so much of your wonderful self via your yarn clubs! And not to appear as an afterthought, but the Nature’s Trail yarn is truly exquisite and extraordinary too. I’ve left it out so I can keep taking it in. It brings about a smile from with and I honestly feel I breathe in the senses from all of natures’ gifts. Thank you again."

- Jess

"My first subscription box was delivered at the weekend - it is GORGEOUS! Thank you for these delicious colours. Thank you again for my gorgeous yarns - cant wait for the next installment."

- Bernadette