Yarn Bases

Augustbird yarns are made from incredibly soft, locally grown merino wool. Want to be first in line for the next yarn update? Join the yarn VIP list

Non-Superwash Yarn Bases

White Gum Wool is Augustbird’s hero yarn. This ethically grown Australian merino is spun into squishy, super-soft yarn which I proudly offer in 4ply (fingering), 5ply (Sport), 8ply (DK) and 10ply (Worsted). My sock yarn contains 30% Tussah Silk adding extra strength and a gorgeous sheen without compromising on softness. Silk is a fabulous alternative to nylon and all Augustbird yarns are nylon-free. 

Songlark | 4ply Fingering Weight Yarn

100% Ethical Ultrafine Australian Merino Wool Non-superwash
Grown on the White Gum Wool farm in Tasmania
516 yards | 472 metres | 100 grams

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Fantail | 4ply Fingering Weight Yarn

100% Ethical Ultrafine Australian Merino Wool Non-superwash
Grown on the White Gum Wool farm in Tasmania
516 yards | 472 metres | 100 grams

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Egret | 5ply Sport Weight Yarn

70% Ethical Ultrafine Australian Merino | 30% Tussah Silk Non-superwash
Grown on the White Gum Wool farm in Tasmania
312 yards | 286 metres | 100g

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Bowerbird | 8ply DK Weight Yarn

100% Ethical Ultrafine Australian Merino Wool Non-superwash
Grown on the White Gum Wool farm in Tasmania
258 yards | 236 metres | 100 grams

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Kookaburra |10ply Worsted Weight Yarn

100% Ethical Ultrafine Australian Merino Wool Non-superwash
Grown on the White Gum Wool farm in Tasmania
208 yards | 190 metres | 100 grams

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Superwash Yarn Bases

While Augustbird will always be centred around non-superwash, untreated yarns, I do now offer two superwash bases. These have undergone a chlorine treatment that is then disposed of thoughtfully. These bases have no synthetic coating and are 100% nylon-free.

Wren | 4ply Fingering Weight Yarn

100% Superfine Australian Merino Wool Superwash
Grown on Australian farms
383 yards | 350 metres  | 100g

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Cockatoo | 8ply DK Weight Yarn

100% Superfine Australian Merino Wool Superwash
Grown on Australian farms
383 yards | 350 metres  | 100g

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