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
My yarn bases are made from Australian wool, mostly from the sustainable White Gum Wool farm. I also offer some bases from other Australian farms. 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. 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.
Non-Superwash Yarn Bases
Songlark | 4ply Fingering Weight Yarn
100% Ethical Superfine Australian Merino Wool Non-superwash
Grown on the White Gum Wool farm in Tasmania
516 yards | 472 metres | 100 grams

Fantail | 4ply Fingering Weight Yarn
100% Ethical Superfine Australian Merino Wool Non-superwash
Grown on the White Gum Wool farm in Tasmania
516 yards | 472 metres | 100 grams

Egret | 5ply Sport Weight Yarn
70% Ethical Superfine Australian Merino | 30% Tussah Silk Non-superwash
Grown on the White Gum Wool farm in Tasmania
312 yards | 286 metres | 100g

Bowerbird | 8ply DK Weight Yarn
100% Ethical Superfine Australian Merino Wool Non-superwash
Grown on the White Gum Wool farm in Tasmania
258 yards | 236 metres | 100 grams

Kookaburra |10ply Worsted Weight Yarn
100% Ethical Superfine Australian Merino Wool Non-superwash
Grown on the White Gum Wool farm in Tasmania
208 yards | 190 metres | 100 grams
Superwash Yarn Bases

Wren | 4ply Fingering Weight Yarn
100% Extrafine Australian Merino Wool Superwash*
Grown on Australian farms
383 yards | 350 metres | 100g

Cockatoo | 8ply DK Weight Yarn
100% Extrafine Australian Merino Wool Superwash*
Grown on Australian farms
383 yards | 350 metres | 100g
*My superwash yarns do not have any plastic coating.