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We are thrilled to introduce a very special collection of Maniototo Wool Warm & Woolly Aran Yarn, from sheep farmed in the Maniototo region of Central Otago New Zealand. The sheep are “New Zealand Halfbred”, the offspring from Merino rams and Romney ewes, known as Merino-Cross.
Founded in 2013, each year Maniototo Wool selects the best quality fleeces available, in the range 22-24 microns, a range with a high comfort factor for wool garments (not prickly).
The Maniototo region is suited to farming sheep that produce high-quality wool. Our partner farm follows a breeding programme resulting in healthy, well-grown sheep living outdoors in natural high country conditions.
The wool is scoured at Canterbury Woolscourers in Timaru, then carded and spun in Christchurch. The wool is not chemically treated for machine washability as we prefer the natural characteristics of the product.
Maniototo Wool is 100% New Zealand produced and processed with full farm to yarn traceability. The result is a truly unique and special product and we were thrilled to be able to secure a special batch of this gorgeous woollen spun yarn to hand dye.
The process of hand dyeing the yarn was extra gentle and we opted to create a colourway collection of co-ordinating semi-solids which we felt would work well for colour work projects.
The first thing you notice when handling the yarn is how round, plump and springy it is. It's four-ply construction not only makes for a strong and resilient yarn, but it also makes cables absolutely 'pop' and stand out from your work.
At 185m/100gm this is a true aran weight/10 ply yarn, which will knit up quickly.
We were thrilled to have this special release yarn included in a story in Yarnologie Volume 2 - 'Know Your Yarn: Woollen vs Worsted Spun'. You can purchase your copy at Louie & Lola Yarns here.
Our Maniototo Warm & Woolly Aran Shop Update Special Release will be held at 12pm AEST, Saturday 11 June.
1. Felix Pullover by Amy Christoffers:
4. Winding Down by Heidi Kirramier:
5. Silverstream by Libby Jonson:
6. Beeswax Cowl, Mitts and Hat by Amy van de Laar:
8. Speedy Selbu Mittens by Skeindeer Knits:
9. October Hat by Sloane Rosenthal:
10. Woodland Retreat by Lisa Hannes:
Breast cancer has touched nearly all of us—whether personally or through someone we love. Through the Knit for the Girls fundraiser, our fibre arts community can come together to support research that saves lives.
So we thought it was timely to share an update from the National Breast Cancer Foundation as we head into our 6th annual fundraiser this October.
Launching 1st October 2026, the Knit for the Girls 'Down Under' Pattern Collection brings together some of our beloved Australian knit & crochet designers and hand-dyers, in support of the Knit for the Girls breast cancer research fundraiser.
In the case of Susanna Kaartinen, the answer is that she found inspiration in the vast, rugged and beautiful landscapes and wilderness of our island state.
And within weeks, concepts for a Sanna & Co. Tasmanian inspired knitwear pattern collection was born.
