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We've been keeping busy in January dyeing up all our Lexington Woolies Cormo pre-orders, re-run of our Advent boxes and having lots of fun with our own knitting, spinning & even a little weaving project.
So we thought it was time for our first shop update for 2023 - with the return of our limited edition Merino Possum Fingering yarn + the launch of it's big sister, Merino Possum DK.
Those of you who have already tried our Merino Possum Fingering base already know what a delight the yarn's airiness, gorgeous halo & heathered grey undertone are. It's truly a special, luxury yarn that must be tried.
Both yarns are New Zealand born & bred, non-superwash, woollen spun yarns that makes it an excellent choice for garments and next-to-skin accessories. The yarns are a blend of 80% Merino/20% Possum fur and punch above their weight, being suitable to be knit at heavier yarn gauges due to the halo from the possum fur.
Merino Possum Fingering is technically a 4ply/Fingering weight yarn (at 425m/100gm), but acts much more like a sport weight-light DK yarn (at a gauge of 22-27sts/10cm).
Merino Possum DK is considered an 8ply/DK weight yarn (at 248m/100gm), but also works well for Worsted & Aran/10-12ply patterns.
You can find more detailed information on the yarns here.
We've dyed up 12 new Merino Possum colourways which will be available to pre-order on both yarn bases. All yarns will be dyed and shipped by the end of February.
To learn more about the provenance of this yarn & for some Merino Possum Fingering pattern suggestions, check out our previous blog post here.
The Shop Update will go live at 12noon AEDT, Saturday 28 January.
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And within weeks, concepts for a Sanna & Co. Tasmanian inspired knitwear pattern collection was born.
If you’ve ever wondered why two yarns of the identical weight and fibre composition can feel and behave entirely differently on your needles or hooks, the answer usually comes down to the fibre preparation method used: woollen versus worsted.
Understanding the difference is like knowing the secret personality of your yarn—and it’s the key to matching the right base to your dream project. Let's break it down together!
The Bendigo Project is a passion project of some of our favourite Aussie designers, which has become an annual event featuring an online make-along, which begins in March and ends with a meet up at Australian Sheep and Wool Show in July.
