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.