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The Australian Wool Store

Locality: Sydney, Australia

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25.01.2022 Who doesn't need some of these little cuties in their life? Grab your pom pom maker, a crochet hook and some yarn - it's time to make some sheepy pom poms :) Quick and easy to make, you'll have a paddock full of pom pom sheep in no time.... Requirements: 2 x 8ply 100% wool 65mm pom pom maker 3.5mm crochet hook Polyfil small black beads for eyes scissors, needle and thread hot glue gun 1 removable stitch marker Pattern available here https://theaustralianwoolstore.com//patterns/products/shee Pom pom makers available here https://theaustralianwoolstore.com//knitpro-view-needle-si

25.01.2022 The Big Wool Show starts today!! Ill have all sorts of pretties available for you to purchase over the next 4 days. Lets start with Addydae Designs gorgeous #DippeShawl - 3 skeins (Black Iris, Violet Times and Grandpas Jumper) plus digital pattern available here https://theaustralianwoolstore.com//pro/handmade-canberra... Feel free to place several orders over the next 4 days - Ill combine your orders into one parcel and refund the extra postage :)

25.01.2022 I have 4 skeins of Confetti available in 4ply superwash merino :) Available here https://the-australian-wool-store-3.myshopify.com//handmad

24.01.2022 Are you shopping for someone else but not sure what to give them? Give them the gift of choice with a gift card from The Australian Wool Store. Gift cards are delivered by email and contain instructions on how to redeem them at checkout.... Our gift cards have no additional processing fees and no expiry date. If you would like a hard copy of a gift card please send me a message and I'll organise it :) Available here https://theaustralianwoolstore.com/products/gift-card

24.01.2022 The Bella Shawl in Blue Ive created a kit for a blue version of The Bella Shawl. The kit includes 3 skeins of 4 ply Cashmere/merino and a printed and digital copy of the pattern.... Available here https://theaustralianwoolstore.com//produ/merino-cashmere

23.01.2022 Who's loving The Big Wool Show? I'm having so much fun with everyone, thank you for all your lovely messages :) Sock yarn anyone? 75% superwash merino/ 25% nylon... Hand dyed by Kathryn This yarn is squishy, soft and very hard wearing - perfect for socks. It's a delight to work with and very skin friendly. Each sock set comes with a 100g (380m) variegated colourway skein for the foot and leg of the sock and a 20g (95m) solid colour mini skein for the heels and toes. These skeins are hand dyed, the distribution of the dye will be unique to each skein. Hand washing in cold water and drying flat in shade is strongly recommended. Available in 4 ply only 4 ply - 120g - approx. 475m - needles/hooks 3.25mm/US 3/D Available here https://theaustralianwoolstore.com//ya/products/sock-sets

23.01.2022 The Yarnberries Shawl is a knitted triangular shawl constructed from the point and finishing with a wide border of rib at the neck edge. Knitted in luxurious 5 ply hand dyed Merino/Silk, the Yarnberries Shawl is a versatile, lightweight shawl. It's large enough to wear as a comforting wrap or fold it in half and wear it as a kerchief under a jacket. Skill level: adventurous beginner through to the seasoned knitter.... Pattern available here https://theaustralianwoolstore.com//produ/yarnberriesshawl Yarn available here https://theaustralianwoolstore.com//50-merino-50-silk-4ply

23.01.2022 Anyone for 2ply? I have some single skeins that would be happier if they were being knitted or crocheted :) Available here https://the-australian-wool-store-3.myshopify.com//handmad

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22.01.2022 I love Addydae Designs #DippeShawl in purples! Black Iris, Violet Times and Grandpas Jumper work so well together. Today Ill be offering a kit for Dippe Shawl in purples which includes 3 skeins of 4ply Merino (Black Iris, Violet Times and Grandpas Jumper) and a digital pattern for $100 plus postage.... Available here https://theaustralianwoolstore.com//pro/handmade-canberra

22.01.2022 Wow! Day 3 of The Big Wool Show is over. I know its only mid July but Christmas will be here in a week or two.... Is anyone interested in an Advent calendar?... If you had a choice, what would your calendar look like? 12 days? 24 days? Merino? 75/25 merino/nylon? 4ply? 8ply? Let me know in the comments section :) Theres also two free patterns for you on my website that are perfect for using up all those leftovers - enjoy :) https://theaustralianwoolstore.com/collections/patterns

22.01.2022 Woohoo - one hour to go!! Lets end the Handmade Canberra Virtual Market on a high note. Meet Revenge, a deliciously rich, vibrant red - a new favourite of mine :)... Thank you for shopping with me today and thank you to the lovely organisers of Handmade Canberra for creating another amazing event :) Available here https://the-australian-wool-store-3.myshopify.com//handmad

22.01.2022 Mini skeins at The Big Wool Show!!! Let me surprise you with 4 cute mini skeins. Every skein will be a different colour. Some packs will co-ordinate with each other and some will be complete opposites. All of them will be gorgeous.... Mini skeins are a great way to add a pop of colour or contrast to a project. They are also a fun way to try my hand dyed yarns before you commit to buying a full skein. You'll have the choice between ply, yarn blend and size. The rest is up to me :) 4ply Skinny mini skein packs - 50m per skein, 4 skeins to a pack. 4ply Not so skinny mini packs - 100m per skein, 4 skeins to a pack. 8ply Skinny mini skein packs - 25m per skein, 4 skeins to a pack. 8ply Not so skinny mini packs - 50m per skein, 4 skeins to a pack. Available here https://theaustralianwoolstore.com//mystery-mini-skein-pac

19.01.2022 I love Addydae Designs #DippeShawl in purples! Black Iris, Violet Times and Grandpa's Jumper work so well together. Today I'll be offering a kit for Dippe Shawl in purples which includes 3 skeins of 4ply Merino (Black Iris, Violet Times and Grandpa's Jumper) and a digital pattern for $100 plus postage.... Available here https://theaustralianwoolstore.com//pro/handmade-canberra

19.01.2022 Who doesnt need some of these little cuties in their life? Grab your pom pom maker, a crochet hook and some yarn - its time to make some sheepy pom poms :) Quick and easy to make, youll have a paddock full of pom pom sheep in no time.... Requirements: 2 x 8ply 100% wool 65mm pom pom maker 3.5mm crochet hook Polyfil small black beads for eyes scissors, needle and thread hot glue gun 1 removable stitch marker Pattern available here https://theaustralianwoolstore.com//patterns/products/shee Pom pom makers available here https://theaustralianwoolstore.com//knitpro-view-needle-si

19.01.2022 I have something very special for my lovely The Big Wool Show customers... Here's a set of 6 custom designed, Australian made, stitch markers. These sweet stitch markers are engraved pine and will comfortably fit on any knitting needle up to 7mm diameter.... 5 stitch markers have a 12 mm sterling silver ring and 1 stitch marker has a lobster clasp. Each set of 6 stitch markers comes with a handy tin. Available here https://theaustralianwoolstore.com//products/stitch-markers

18.01.2022 This pretty new colourway still needs a name. I've narrowed it to two - please help me to decide :) Which one? Fairy Kisses OR Pixie Dust?... Available here https://theaustralianwoolstore.com//pro/handmade-canberra

16.01.2022 More 2ply? I have some single skeins that would be happier if they were being knitted or crocheted :) https://the-australian-wool-store-3.myshopify.com//handmad

16.01.2022 These pretty gradients are 100m mini skeins presented in a braid :) This braid has 700m of 4ply, 100% Superwash Merino and weighs approx. 140g. There are 3 available here https://the-australian-wool-store-3.myshopify.com//handmad

16.01.2022 Come and join me at The Big Wool Show Ill have all sorts of pretties available for you to purchase over the next 4 days. Who loves a pretty gradient? ... Iced plum is always so popular and one skein will make Alexanda, the easy to make, very pretty shawl shown here. The digital pattern for Alexanda is available on my website for $5 Iced Plum available here https://theaustralianwoolstore.com//pro/handmade-canberra Feel free to place several orders over the next 4 days - Ill combine your orders into one parcel and refund the extra postage.

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13.01.2022 Come and join me at The Big Wool Show I'll have all sorts of pretties available for you to purchase over the next 4 days. Who loves a pretty gradient? ... Iced plum is always so popular and one skein will make Alexanda, the easy to make, very pretty shawl shown here. The digital pattern for Alexanda is available on my website for $5 Iced Plum available here https://theaustralianwoolstore.com//pro/handmade-canberra Feel free to place several orders over the next 4 days - I'll combine your orders into one parcel and refund the extra postage.

13.01.2022 Mirror image sock yarn anyone? Make two socks with identical stripes from one ball of yarn. I like to knit two socks at a time on one needle using each end of one ball of yarn.... Enjoy the magic :) Available here https://theaustralianwoolstore.com//pro/handmade-canberra

12.01.2022 Summer is almost here which is the perfect time to knit some pretty cotton blankets. Take advantage of the free postage and grab your blanket kit this weekend :) Available here https://theaustralianwoolstore.com//k/products/blanket-kit

12.01.2022 The sun is shining here on the last day of The Big Wool Show :) Anyone for 2ply? I have some single skeins that would be happier if they were being knitted or crocheted :)... Available here https://theaustralianwoolstore.com//pro/handmade-canberra

11.01.2022 Wow! Day 3 of The Big Wool Show is over. I know it's only mid July but Christmas will be here in a week or two.... Is anyone interested in an Advent calendar?... If you had a choice, what would your calendar look like? 12 days? 24 days? Merino? 75/25 merino/nylon? 4ply? 8ply? Let me know in the comments section :) There's also two free patterns for you on my website that are perfect for using up all those leftovers - enjoy :) https://theaustralianwoolstore.com/collections/patterns

11.01.2022 This delicious Crushed Cherries colour fade was used to crochet Addydae Designs gorgeous shawl #Blurre It consists of six 100g skeins of 4ply 100% Superwash Merino. The pattern for Blurre is available at https://www.addydae.com/... Six skeins will give you 2,400 metres of yarn; you will be able to crochet a second shawl in reverse colour order using the leftovers. Available here https://theaustralianwoolstore.com//crushed-cherries-fade-

11.01.2022 Who wants hand dyed 10ply yarn? So many of you! Which is why I'm now hand dyeing 10ply 100% Merino Superwash yarn.... This yarn is so, so soft and squishy and I'm in love with it. Available here https://theaustralianwoolstore.com//produ/100-merino-10ply

10.01.2022 Tonight we wanted to make sure you know how amazing your support has been, not only to our handmade team, but all of our 845 designers & producers. Every like,... comment & purchase is making a HUGE positive impact on our handmade community. YOU ARE AMAZING. Please keep doing what you can, it all makes a difference. Follow some new accounts and just like what they do, leave a kind word & make a purchase if you can. If you can find some Victorian businesses to support this weekend then extra points for you! In the comments we will ask our designers to tag in their business. Put those social media skills you have to good use and check them out. We are forever grateful for everything you do for us. #handmadecbr #supportsmallbusiness #australianmade #thankyou

10.01.2022 Woohoo - one hour to go!! Let's end the Handmade Canberra Virtual Market on a high note. Meet Revenge, a deliciously rich, vibrant red - a new favourite of mine :)... Thank you for shopping with me today and thank you to the lovely organisers of Handmade Canberra for creating another amazing event :) Available here https://the-australian-wool-store-3.myshopify.com//handmad

10.01.2022 On the way to creating a new colourway there are some variations which usually get sold off as unique colourways. Can you believe the purples are the variations of the green? Available here https://theaustralianwoolstore.com//pro/handmade-canberra

09.01.2022 The Bella Shawl in Blue I've created a kit for a blue version of The Bella Shawl. The kit includes 3 skeins of 4 ply Cashmere/merino and a printed and digital copy of the pattern.... Available here https://theaustralianwoolstore.com//produ/merino-cashmere

09.01.2022 Thank you to all my lovely customers who have visited me over the last four days at The Big Wool Show. You guys are AMAZING!! Thank you to the organisers of The Big Wool Show - you have all done an incredible job ... To show my appreciation I'm making The Lacy Bias Scarf pattern FREE for the rest of the day :) This pretty scarf is knitted on the bias. It starts with 4 stitches, increases to the desired width, knits straight to the desired length and then decreases to 4 stitches. It will look lovely in any yarn but is very suitable for self-striping yarn or a yarn advent calendar. Free pattern available here https://theaustralianwoolstore.com//produc/bias-lace-scarf Yarn available here https://theaustralianwoolstore.com//products/superwash-mer

09.01.2022 Wouldnt you love to wear a unique piece of art? Each hand painted sock blank comes with a free 50m mini skein of sock yarn. There is no need to wind into a ball - just knit or crochet directly from the blank.... Let me know in the notes section at the checkout if you want a message on your artwork such as Happy Birthday Kathryn" Available here https://theaustralianwoolstore.com//pro/handmade-canberra

08.01.2022 A final post for the day :) I hope you had a fun first day at The Big Wool Show If you are in the mood to knit a large, squishy shawl then Bella might be for you.... Bella is a luxuriously large, 3 skein shawl that is perfect for effortless elegance on those cold wintery days. This gorgeous shawl is an asymmetrical triangle knitted in garter stitch with i-cord edges and an i-cord cast off. Bella is a very simple pattern with a lovely rhythm so grab a coffee, turn on Netflix and put your feet up... it's time to knit. This shawl starts with a tiny cast on and increases by one stitch every two rows. It has i-cord edges and an i-cord cast off. I've used three skeins to create Bella but the pattern will work just as well with two skeins (it will be shorter) or a bunch of mini skeins. The kit is available here https://theaustralianwoolstore.com//produ/merino-cashmere The digital pattern is available here https://theaustralianwoolstore.com//patte/products/bella-2

08.01.2022 Come and join me at The Big Wool Show :) My 100% wool is available in 4ply, 8ply, 10ply and 14ply. There are 42 gorgeous colours and it's only $6 per ball.... Which 'rainbow' is your favourite? Pastel, Bright or Winter? Available here https://theaustralianwoolstore.com//pr/wool-superwash-4ply

07.01.2022 Welcome to day 3 of The Big Wool Show :) Who loves knitting shawls? I do! I think shawls are my all-time favourite thing to knit. Alexanda is a delicate lace shawl that uses only one skein of hand dyed 4ply yarn.... It starts at the lace edge meaning all the hard work is done at the very beginning. A perfect pattern if you are new to lace but not recommended for the brand new knitter. Pattern available here https://theaustralianwoolstore.com//produ/alexanda-shawl-1 Yarn available here https://theaustralianwoolstore.com//50-merino-50-silk-4ply and here https://theaustralianwoolstore.com//copy-of-100-merino-sup

06.01.2022 This pretty new colourway still needs a name. Ive narrowed it to two - please help me to decide :) Which one? Fairy Kisses OR Pixie Dust?... Available here https://theaustralianwoolstore.com//pro/handmade-canberra

03.01.2022 The Big Wool Show starts today!! I'll have all sorts of pretties available for you to purchase over the next 4 days. Let's start with Addydae Designs gorgeous #DippeShawl - 3 skeins (Black Iris, Violet Times and Grandpas Jumper) plus digital pattern available here https://theaustralianwoolstore.com//pro/handmade-canberra... Feel free to place several orders over the next 4 days - I'll combine your orders into one parcel and refund the extra postage :)

03.01.2022 I have some very special cotton blanket kits for my lovely The Big Wool Show customers. This gorgeous blanket is made using the cute as a button, Tin Can Knits pattern, Bounce. Made in deliciously soft cotton in either 10 ply or 12 ply and two colourways, you have the option of purchasing your kit with the following:... 1. Yarn, pattern and needles 2. Yarn and pattern 3. Yarn only - no pattern and needles. Ocean Stripes has 5 colours plus 1 neutral and Citrus Stripes has 6 colours plus 1 neutral. The complete 10 ply kit includes 15(Ocean) or 17(Citrus) balls of 10 ply cotton, 1 pattern and 1 set of 5mm needle tips with cable. The 10 ply blanket measures 90cm x 110cm. You have the option of purchasing the yarn only or the yarn with a pattern. The complete 12 ply kit includes 16(Ocean) or 18(Citrus) balls of 12 ply cotton, 1 pattern and 1 set of 6mm needle tips with cable. The 12 ply blanket measures 115cm x 145cm. You have the option of purchasing the yarn only or the yarn with a pattern. Available here https://theaustralianwoolstore.com///products/blanket-kit

02.01.2022 Welcome to day 2 of The Big Wool Show :) Are you after a quick knit? A one skein wonder? Meet Meander, a quick and easy cowl that uses one skein of 8ply.... Meander is a funnel shaped cowl that will keep your neck and chest warm throughout the colder months. A comfortable fit at the jawline tapering to a wider fit at the collarbone creates a flattering line and a beautifully shaped cowl that sits flat on the upper chest and sits well under a jacket collar. Knitted in the round from the top down, Meander is a quick and simple pattern and a delight to create. For the adventurous beginner through to the seasoned knitter. Bella is wearing Meander knitted using one skein of Grandpa's Jumper in 8ply. Pattern available here https://theaustralianwoolstore.com///products/meander-cowl Yarn available here https://theaustralianwoolstore.com//copy-of-100-merino-sup

02.01.2022 Who's getting ready for Christmas? Pop on over to my website and grab my pattern for these cute and festive crocheted Christmas baubles. I'm making it free for my lovely customers until Christmas.... Enjoy :) Available here https://theaustralianwoolstore.com//crocheted-christmas-ba

02.01.2022 Wouldn't you love to wear a unique piece of art? Each hand painted sock blank comes with a free 50m mini skein of sock yarn. There is no need to wind into a ball - just knit or crochet directly from the blank.... Let me know in the notes section at the checkout if you want a message on your artwork such as 'Happy Birthday Kathryn" Available here https://theaustralianwoolstore.com//pro/handmade-canberra

01.01.2022 I have something very special for my lovely The Big Wool Show customers... Heres a set of 6 custom designed, Australian made, stitch markers. These sweet stitch markers are engraved pine and will comfortably fit on any knitting needle up to 7mm diameter.... 5 stitch markers have a 12 mm sterling silver ring and 1 stitch marker has a lobster clasp. Each set of 6 stitch markers comes with a handy tin. Available here https://theaustralianwoolstore.com//products/stitch-markers

01.01.2022 Have you tried my 100% Superwash Merino? 24 beautiful shades, 4ply, 8ply, 10ply and 14ply, 19.5 micron, machine washable, amazing stitch definition and only $10 per ball....what???? Yep, it really is amazing yarn :)... Available here https://theaustralianwoolstore.com//y/products/merino-4ply

01.01.2022 Mirror image sock yarn anyone? Make two socks with identical stripes from one ball of yarn - I like to knit two socks at a time on one needle using each end of one ball of yarn. Enjoy the magic :) ... Available here https://theaustralianwoolstore.com//pro/handmade-canberra

01.01.2022 Whos loving The Big Wool Show? Im having so much fun with everyone, thank you for all your lovely messages :) Sock yarn anyone? 75% superwash merino/ 25% nylon... Hand dyed by Kathryn This yarn is squishy, soft and very hard wearing - perfect for socks. Its a delight to work with and very skin friendly. Each sock set comes with a 100g (380m) variegated colourway skein for the foot and leg of the sock and a 20g (95m) solid colour mini skein for the heels and toes. These skeins are hand dyed, the distribution of the dye will be unique to each skein. Hand washing in cold water and drying flat in shade is strongly recommended. Available in 4 ply only 4 ply - 120g - approx. 475m - needles/hooks 3.25mm/US 3/D Available here https://theaustralianwoolstore.com//ya/products/sock-sets