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Sweet Georgia BFL Sock
17-May-2013
This gorgeous fingering weight yarn from Sweet Georgia in 10 lovely colours is in the store now. Sweet Georgia Blue-Faced Leicester made washable. BFL is one of the softest, glossiest medium-long wools (longer fibre “staple” length), making it a wonderful choice f.. Read more.
Zen Yarn Garden Serenity DK
17-May-2013
Another fabulous yarn from Zen Yarn Garden in 10 colours. Serenity DK is an dk/8ply weight yarn consisting of 90% superwash merino and 10% cashmere. Each 100 gram skein contains 250 yards. All yarn is hand dyed to order in small batches and so each batch of yarn will vary sli.. Read more.
Namaste
23-Apr-2013
New stock of Namaste O'Snap! pouches are now in the store. Two new colours which are red and eggplant in the sets of 3 and sets of 2. Pink has been discontinued but we have managed to get 2 sets of the 3 pouches in that colour before it disappears!.. Read more.
BC Garn Semilla
22-Apr-2013
Brand new stock of BC Garn Semilla organic wool has arrived. This is an 8ply soft wool from Denmark and is one of our favourite yarns! We now have in stock 22 gorgeous colours... Read more.
Addi Premium Circulars
19-Apr-2013
Addi Premium Circular needles are back in stock and at a new reduced price!.. Read more.
Blocking Wire Kits
13-Apr-2013
New stock of Blocking Wire Kits have arrived!.. Read more.
The House of Alpaca
05-Apr-2013
We have our new stock of The House of Alpaca wool in now for the coming winter season. Most of the favourite colours are back with 4 new colours. The long awaited Black and White along with a creamy Fawn and a rich Brown all blend in with the original colour palette. Some ol.. Read more.
Clover Amour Crochet Hooks
03-Apr-2013
New from Clover are the Amour Crochet Hooks. This incredibly smooth hook allows yarn to slide effortlessly. Amour Crochet Hooks have signature handles in vibrant colours for easy size identification. The crochet hook handle is made from elastomer rubber, making crocheting com.. Read more.
New Colours in Noro!
03-Apr-2013
New colours in Noro Silk Garden and Kureyon have come in and are now on the website. 7 new colours in Kureyon and 5 in Silk Garden. Also top ups in some other colours... Read more.
Renaissance Dyeing Kits!
27-Mar-2013
Two new kits from Renaissance Dyeing have arrived today from France. Also in the order some more kits of the popular Bohemian Rhapsody Wrap... Read more.
"The Dream" by Pablo Picasso
25-Mar-2013
It's here!! The second offering from Zen Yarn Garden in The Artwalk Series. This is a limited edition colour way and once gone will not be repeated!.. Read more.
Brisbane Stitches & Craft
18-Mar-2013
Yes it's on again! From Thursday 21st - Sunday 24th March at the Brisbane Convention Centre. 10am - 4.30pm you will find me on Stand E11... Read more.
You Will Find Me on Stand E11
18-Mar-2013
The Brisbane Stiches & Craft at the Convention Centre is on again this coming Thursday until Sunday 21-24 March... Read more.
Cascade 220 Superwash Worsted
05-Mar-2013
There is a huge discount on end of dyelot yarn in the Cascade 220 Superwash range. All of this yarn is $9 for 100grams with a generous 201 metres on each ball... Read more.
Sweet Sweet Georgia!!
13-Feb-2013
Sweet Georgia Superwash Worsted is just in today. This is a rich hand dyed yarn in fabulous colours. Superwash merino means that you can wash it in the machine and with 200 yards on each 115gm skein it is a great everyday yarn. Soft but hard wearing it is suitable for all gar.. Read more.
Holst Garn Yarns!
12-Feb-2013
Beautiful lace weight yarns from Danish company Holst Garn have arrived! 15 colours in Samarkand a 75% wool and 25% silk blend. Also 15 colours in Coast a 55% wool and 45% cotton blend. These yarns are really special!.. Read more.
Cashmere Queen
11-Feb-2013
New colours in this luxurious cashmere blend yarn from Schoppel-Wolle. This is a sport weight yarn with beautiful stitch definition when knitted. Top ups in most other colours... Read more.
Schoppel-Wolle 6 Karat
11-Feb-2013
Beautiful new colours in this lace weight 80% wool 20% silk yarn. Hand dyed and as always the colours are fantastic!.. Read more.
Crochet Noro
16-Jan-2013
New in the brand new book from Noro especially for crocheters Crochet Noro. Stocks are limited but if you miss out please email and Iwe can order a copy in for you... Read more.
Zen Yarn Garden
16-Jan-2013
Brand new! Just in from Canadian yarn company Zen Yarn Garden comes the gorgeous fingering weight yarn Serenity 20. This yarn is a blend of Cashmere, Superwash Merino and nylon. 400 yards in each hand dyed 100gm skein. This yarn is really special!.. Read more.
Summer Yarn Sale!
08-Jan-2013
20% OFF BC Garn summer yarns Allino, Alba and Lino. Enter HOT20 at the checkout. Ends midnight 13th January... Read more.
Summer Yarn Sale!
08-Jan-2013
20% OFF Cascade Ultra Pima cotton summer yarn until midnight 13th January. Enter HOT20 at the checkout... Read more.
Renaissance Dyeing Kits
21-Nov-2012
Beautiful new lace weight yarn kits have arrived from Renaissance Dyeing in France. These gorgeous kits consist of detailed patterns as well as hand dyed merino lace weight yarn. There are 2 new kits to this shop and they are a knitted mobeius in 2 different colours and the p.. Read more.
Summer Stock
09-Nov-2012
We have lots more stock arriving for summer. New in this week more Cascade Ultra Pima Cotton in existing colours and also 8 new colours. More 220 Superwash Sport is overflowing on the shelves. As well new colours in Noro Taiyo, Sekku and Taiyo Sock. Check the online store for.. Read more.
BC Garn Lino
25-Oct-2012
Beautiful premium 100% linen from Danish company BC Garn. This is a 4ply/fingering weight yarn and it comes on 100gm skeins of approximately 300 metres. At present there are 10 colours in the online store. Linen softens up as you work with it and is even softer after machine .. Read more.
Blocking Wire Kits are Back in Stock!!
18-Oct-2012
The Knit and Lace Blocking Wire Kits from the US are back in stock! The kits contain everything you will need to block your finished garment. Always popular they sell quickly so don't miss out!.. Read more.
Price Reduction!
13-Oct-2012
BC Garn Alba and Allino yarn prices have been reduced by $1 per ball. With the favorable exchange rate at the moment I have been able to bring the price of these new summer yarns down. Alba 4 ply organic cotton is now $8.50 per ball and Allino cotton/linen yarn $9.50 per ball.. Read more.
More Cascade!
04-Oct-2012
220 Superwash Sport 100% Merino in 20 gorgeous colours. This is beautiful soft 100% machine washable wool in 5ply. Still warm wool but light enough for mild spring weather. Perfect for babies and childrens garments which need to be washed frequently. More colours to come!.. Read more.
Noro Pattern Books
19-Sep-2012
There are now 12 Noro pattern books in the online store. Books filled with patterns for children, adults, accessories and even a couple of coats for your dog!.. Read more.
Cascade Ultra Pima
13-Sep-2012
New in for summer we have the gorgeous Cascade Ultra Pima cotton yarns in 16 colours. This is beautiful 8ply/DK yarn that is great for crochet and knitting. Get a start on your summer projects now! Also there is fantastic pattern support on the Cascade Yarns website with 100'.. Read more.
Price Reduction!
03-Sep-2012
BC Garn Sarah Tweed has been reduced by 25% to $15 per skein from $20. This is a gorgeous silk and wool blend yarn and is lovely and light for summer. The yarn drapes beautifully and knits and crochets very well... Read more.
Swift's are again in Stock!
03-Sep-2012
A new order of Swift Yarn Winders arrived this morning. You will find them in the online shop under Blocking Tools and Winders... Read more.
WINTER YARN SALE!
28-Aug-2012
THE WINTER YARN SALE ENDS THIS FRIDAY AUGUST 31st! All prices have been reduced by 20% on selected yarns until the end of this week only... Read more.
Alchemy Haiku
13-Aug-2012
A new order of Alchemy Haiku has arrived including 2 new colours, Lotus Flower and Bright Horizon. This lace weight silk and mohair yarn is gossamer like in its softness. One skein makes a generous lacy scarf and 2 skeins a beautiful shawl... Read more.
Canopy Fingering
06-Aug-2012
Just arrived 8 new colours in The Fibre Company's Canopy Fingering. These colours are gorgeous and the yarn is super soft!.. Read more.
Winter Yarn Sale!
01-Aug-2012
The Fibre Company - Road To China is on SALE for the month of August! This gloriously soft worsted weight yarn is normally $18 a skein. The price has been reduced to $15 for this month only until the end of winter!.. Read more.
Winter Yarn Sale!
01-Aug-2012
BC Garn - Semilla is on SALE for the month of August! This beautiful soft organic 8ply wool is normally $12.50 a ball. The price has been reduced to $9.50 a ball for this month only until the end of winter!.. Read more.
Winter Yarn Sale!
01-Aug-2012
The House of Alpaca 8ply yarn is on SALE for the month of August! This super soft AUSTRALIAN MADE alpaca/ merino yarn is normally $9.90 a ball. The price has been reduced to $8.00 for this month only until the end of winter... Read more.
Knit Collage Gypsy Garden
25-Jul-2012
Three gorgeous colours in the Gypsy Garden range have just come into the shop. These are gorgeous opulent yarns made from wool, mohair, tinsel, angelina fibres, ribbons and cloth flowers. A special treat!.. Read more.
Tilli Tomas Symphony Lace
25-Jul-2012
Two new colours in the Symphony Lace range. Natural with gold beads and Natural with silver beads. Also a top up in popular colour Atmosphere... Read more.
Knit Collage Pixie Dust
19-Jul-2012
New in from Knit Collage is Pixie Dust. Pixie Dust is a beautifully spun yarn consisting of wool, angelina fibres, mohair and yak depending on which colour you select. Gorgeous and soft it comes in 145gram hanks of approximately 35 yards. Spinners love to spin it with other fibre.. Read more.
Noro Kureyon
19-Jul-2012
New in to the store is the Noro Kureyon. Noro Kureyon is a single ply worsted weight hand painted wool that self stripes in classic colour combinations from Eisako Noro. This yarn felts beautifully and makes amazing outer garments and accessories. It comes in 50 gram balls o.. Read more.
Noro Silk Garden
12-Jul-2012
Colours in Noro Silk Garden have been topped up. This is one of our most popular yarns... Read more.
Clover Products
09-Jul-2012
We have just received a new order of Clover "Chibi" tapestry needles and darning needles. Also needle point protectors for your circular needles in small and large sizes. Knit Mates the complete knitting accessory set. Check the online store in Clover Accessories!.. Read more.
Hamanaka Crochet Hooks
09-Jul-2012
From Japan top up orders of Hamanaka Crochet Hook sets in 2mm - 6mm. There are 10 different sized hooks in this case all with the soft touch handles. Fantastic value! In the Online store under Crochet Hooks!.. Read more.
Patterns from Jane Richmond
09-Jul-2012
We have a great selection of patterns from designer Jane Richmond available in the online store under Patterns... Read more.
New Colours in Crazy Zauberball!
27-Jun-2012
We have 3 new colours in the Schoppel-Wolle Crazy Zauberball. Submarine Boat, Autumn sun and My Sweet Side. The prices remain the same so take a look in the online store... Read more.
Noro Magazine Issue 1
21-Jun-2012
It's here!! the premier issue of Noro Magazine. Patterns for hats, bags, clothing, socks, homewares. $14.95 in the online store now!.. Read more.
More Tilli Tomas in Store!
19-Jun-2012
We now have more stock of Tilli Tomas Disco Lights and Symphony Lace. Colours that have been out of stock for some time such as Midnight Borealis in the Symphony Lace range and Moss in Disco Lights. As well in Disco Lights there are top ups in Tapestry, Ocean Spray and a new .. Read more.
BC Garn Patterns FREE with yarn purchase!
18-Jun-2012
All BC Garn patterns have been reduce to $5.00 or FREE with purchase of any BC Garn yarn. All BC Garn kits have been reduced by $10 as the patterns are included free with the yarn kit. For further details go to the BC Garn Patterns page in the online shop... Read more.
Valdani Designer Collections
12-Jun-2012
Beautiful boxed collections of colour co ordinated No. 5 perle cotton thread is now in store. Each box contains 12 balls of 100% Egyptian cotton thread that has been hand dyed to eco friendly standards. Each ball is guaranteed colour fast and is guaranteed not to bleed or run.. Read more.
KOIGU KPPPM
10-Jun-2012
10 amazing jewel like colours from KOIGU! I am so excited to have this yarn in the store. Koigu Painters Palette Premium Merino wool in 50gm skeins. Each skein is hand painted and every dye lot is different... Read more.
Namaste Goodies!
30-May-2012
New in today we have Namaste Buddy Cases, Oh Snap! Pouches and Skinny Mini cases. Buddy cases are great for holding all your small accessories and come in 7 different colours. Oh Snap! Pouches are again great for organising all your bigger stuff. They come in sets of 3 and se.. Read more.
Winter Patterns from BC Garn
17-May-2012
BC Garn have released 12 new winter patterns in Semilla 100% 8ply organic wool. The patterns have been newly translated into English from Danish and are printed on quality A4 paper and then laminated to keep clean and to prevent creasing. There are also 2 patterns in Sarah Tw.. Read more.
Clover Hana- Ami Flower Loom
16-May-2012
Just in today the Clover - "Hana-Ami" Flower Loom. This little loom creates beautiful fun flowers in every season with wool, yarn, ribbon or raffia in different shapes and sizes. The "Hana- Ami" flower loom is the perfect embellishing tool for all ages. The flowers can be joined .. Read more.
Crazy Zauberball!
08-May-2012
New stock of Crazy Zauberball have arrived from Germany. Also top ups in favourite colours in Zauberball... Read more.
Clover Products
24-Apr-2012
There is a great selection of new Clover products in the store for all your accessory needs. Including a lovely set of hooks in an attractive tapestry case... Read more.
Going Straight
24-Apr-2012
New copies of Woolly Wormhead books "Going Straight" and "Bambeanies" are in store now!.. Read more.
Soak Liquid Wash
24-Apr-2012
New stock of Soak has arrived. New fragrance Celebration and more Unscented. Be kind to your woollens and delicate garments with Soak... Read more.
Canopy Fingering yarn from The Fibre Company
20-Apr-2012
This beautiful fingering weight yarn has just come in. Six gorgeous earthy colours that have been kettle dyed giving the yarn a heathery hue. A blend of baby alpaca, merino and bamboo the yarn drapes beautifully for knitted and crocheted garments... Read more.
Silk Garden & Silk Garden Sock
17-Apr-2012
Just in today! 10 new colours in Noro Silk Garden. Also new to the online store we have 6 lovely colours in Silk Garden Sock yarn... Read more.
11 New Colours in House of Alpaca 8ply
16-Apr-2012
Also new this season there are 11 new colours in The House of alpaca 8 ply wool. Have a look in the Online shop. Black and white are still to come!.. Read more.
The House of Alpaca 4ply
16-Apr-2012
New this season is 4ply yarn from The House of Alpaca. Five beautiful new colours are in this range. There is a generous 200 metres in every 50gm ball of yarn. Luxuriously soft 80% Australian grown alpaca and 20% Organic merino... Read more.
SWIFT & YARN WINDERS
12-Apr-2012
A new shipment of Swift & Yarn Winders have arrived today. These were very popular at the recent Craft Show and I quickly sold out. We have new sock now and you can find them in the online shop... Read more.
Lorna's Laces
02-Apr-2012
Four new Colours in Gift Packs from Lorna's Laces and Soak. Lorna's Laces have once again teamed with Soak for 2012 to bring us 4 new colours in Solemate sock yarn packaged with 4 different fragrances in Soak Heal Balm. These make a beautiful gift and with Easter and Mothers .. Read more.
Woolly Wormhead Books
02-Apr-2012
New in 4 books from the Architect of Hat design Woolly Wormhead. There are hat books for babies through to adults. Take a look in the online store under Books and Patterns!.. Read more.
Bohemian Rhapsody Wrap
26-Mar-2012
This amazing crochet kit has just arrived from France. Using 75 different crewel wool threads and 144 crocheted motifs! For more details have a look in the Kits section of the Online Store... Read more.
22nd - 25th March
22-Mar-2012
Find me this week at Stand E11 at the Brisbane Sewing & Craft show!.. Read more.
Road To China
20-Mar-2012
New in the store from The Fibre Company is their worsted weight yarn Road to China. This yarn is a luxuriously soft blend of baby alpaca, cashmere, silk and camel. At present we are the only store in Australia to stock this range of yarn and it is really something special to .. Read more.
Artisan Sock Yarn!
07-Mar-2012
10 new colours in Tilli Tomas Artisan sock yarn as well as top ups in favorite colours Atmosphere and Dijon... Read more.
BC Garn Semilla
04-Mar-2012
BC Garn 100% organic 8ply wool from Denmark in a fantastic array of colours. Check the online store for details!.. Read more.
Craft & Sewing Show, Brisbane
09-Feb-2012
Stand E11 is where you will find me at the Craft & Sewing Show in Brisbane from 22nd - 25th March. Come along and have a look at the new yarns that I will be introducing. New ranges from BC Garn and lots more colours from the House of Alpaca. As well there will be new kit.. Read more.
Prudence Mapstone Workshops!
09-Feb-2012
All the information about the upcoming Prudence Mapstone Workshops are now on the Classes and Workshops page... Read more.
Cashmere Queen!
30-Jan-2012
New in the store is Cashmere Queen made by Schoppel-Wolle. This is a very luxurious yarn made from 35% cashmere, 45% merino and 20% silk. It is very soft and squishy and softens even more as you work with it. Each 50gm ball is 140 metres in length and is a sport/5ply weight.. Read more.
Summer Yarn Sale Extended!
29-Jan-2012
Don't worry if you missed out! The summer sale of Allino and Alba yarns has been extended until Friday 3rd February. 15% OFF these yarns just quote the code at checkout 15SYARN.. Read more.
BC Garn Patterns!
24-Jan-2012
We now have patterns from BC Garn in English! The patterns are for Alba, Allino and Sarah Tweed so please check them out in the online store... Read more.
Summer Yarn Sale!
24-Jan-2012
15% OFF BC Garn Alba and Allino until 29th Jan. Enter code 15SYARN at checkout!.. Read more.
The House of Alpaca Yarn Patterns
11-Jan-2012
We have a new range of the House of Alpaca patterns. These patterns were designed especially for the yarn by Australian knitwear designers Jo Nathan and Justine Turner. The pattern comes with either circular or straight needles depending on the requirements. Then you just hav.. Read more.
Wire Blocking Kits Have arrived!!
09-Jan-2012
Just in today some more of the very popular Knit and Lace Blocking Wire Kits! These kits sold out within a week last time I had them in so I have ordered a few more than last time. To find out more about these kits they are listed under "Hooks, Winders and Blocking Tools" in .. Read more.
More Fabulous Sock Yarn!
29-Dec-2011
Just in more fantastic sock yarn from Shoppel-Wolle. As well as replenishing our stocks of Zauberball we have Crazy Zauberball and the brand new yarn Wunderkleckse. I can feel some serious sock knitting coming on! Check out the new range on the online shop page... Read more.
Cutest Ever Baby Knits
22-Dec-2011
A beautiful new hardback book from Val Pierce includes 20 colourful cute knits for babies. Along with dresses, coats and bootees, there are nursery accessories to knit - among them a cosy blanket, a cuddly teddy and play blocks in primary colours... Read more.
Hamanaka Lace Crochet Hooks
22-Dec-2011
Japanese Hamanaka soft touch crochet hooks now come in smaller sizes for lace crochet and beadwork. There are three double ended crochet hooks making six sizes in total. These hooks come in a lovely zipper cloth case and there is room on the opposite side of the case for you.. Read more.
Soak & Lorna's Laces Gift Packs
29-Nov-2011
The experts at Soak have teamed up with Lorna's Laces this holiday season to bring us a gift pack of one skein of Lorna's Laces hand painted sock yarn and a tub of nourishing foot cream. there are 4 different scented creams in the 4 different coloured yarn packs. Pe.. Read more.
Alchemy Has Arrived!!
24-Nov-2011
At last after a long delay we have Alchemy Haiku and Pagoda in the store. Haiku is a featherweight soft yarn made of mohair and silk. It is gossamer like and so beautiful made up into a scarf or shawl. Pagoda is 100% silk and another beautiful yarn to work with. I am very exc.. Read more.
Knit Collage Has Arrived!
23-Nov-2011
Just in today! Knit Collage Candy Cane and Rolling Stone have arrived in the online store. These are fantastic fun yarns comprising of merino wool and spun with silk, sparkles and trinkets. Great for 'freeform' projects or special borders. As well we have pattern books for th.. Read more.
Rowan Pattern Books
21-Nov-2011
We have a new selection of pattern books from Rowan. A collection of knitting and crochet patterns in 4ply & 8ply cotton. Perfect for the 4ply BC Garn"Alba" organic cotton... Read more.
Blocking Wire Kits
16-Nov-2011
Just new into the shop Knitting and Lace Blocking Wire Kits. Find them in the online shop under 'Hooks, Needles and Winders'. The purpose of blocking your knitted or lace masterpiece is to uncurl and form your work enhancing the beauty you have created. Our stainless stee.. Read more.
Blendy Knits Again
11-Nov-2011
Blendy Knits Again, and this time it’s not just socks! Grab your needles and your favourite sock yarn, then ponder over which charming pattern to choose from the second book New Zealand knitting designer, Belinda Too (Blendy) has created. Following on from the s.. Read more.
Mirasol Yarn & Pattern Books!
07-Nov-2011
Cotanani is a summer 8ply pima cotton and merino wool blend yarn spun in Peru. The 2 books are a collection of patterns written by Jane Ellison especially for the yarn. The yarn comes in 8 lovely soft colours... Read more.
Nimu - Yarns of Distinction
05-Nov-2011
Three different yarns from Nimu in the UK have arrived. Blencathra, a blend of alpaca, silk and cashmere is a lace weight yarn which comes in skeins of 100gms and 800 metres in length. Sizergh, is a fingering weight yarn made from silk, mohair and nylon. It has the same base .. Read more.
Free Postage on All Orders!
12-Oct-2011
We are now pleased to offer FREE Postage for all Yarn Glorious Yarn orders! Please feel free to browse through our new and interesting yarns in the online store. Visit the online store. (/online-store).. Read more.
Schoppel-Wolle Zauberball Has Arrived!
11-Oct-2011
Our new stock of Schoppel-Wolle Zauberball has arrived from Germany. Zauberball or "Magic Ball" is a crazy ball of yarn which changes colour as you knit. It is a 4ply sock yarn and one ball makes a pair of socks. Check out our fantastic range of colours!.. Read more.