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Soft + Luxurious | Nourish
Soft + Luxurious | Nourish

Cleckheaton’s Nourish is a stunningly soft 100% Cotton chainette style yarn, sure to become your next spring/summer favourite.

Made in Italy, this yarn has the most luxurious hand feel and is silky soft for next to skin wear.

We’re thinking spring tees, summer singlets and shawlettes in endless variations.

Shop all shades HERE.

Colourways

THE YARN

FIBRE CONTENT: 100% Cotton
NET WEIGHT: 50g (1.7oz)
YARN WEIGHT EQUIVALENT: Worsted / 10 Ply
APPROX. YARDAGE: 100m (109yd)
CONSTRUCTION: Chainette
ORIGIN: Italy
CARE: Cold hand wash

PROJECT SUGGESTIONS

Nourish is suitable for a range of knit and crochet pieces. For project inspiration check out our pattern favourites on RAVELRY.

ABOUT CLECKHEATON

Cleckheaton began its Australian history in 1948, when the Cleckheaton Yorkshire mill, together with managers and mill hands, were transported 20,000 kilometres to Shepparton, Victoria. Cleckheaton has since earned the status as Australia’s premium quality hand knitting brand.

 
 
 
 

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Speckle + Fade | Brushstrokes Hand Dyed
Speckle + Fade | Brushstrokes Hand Dyed

Cleckheaton’s Brushstrokes Hand Dyed 5 Ply is a super soft hand-dyed yarn perfect for pint-sized projects where speckles and fades are the feature. 

A vegan friendly option, this Nylon/Acrylic blend is cashmere soft and available in a palette of colourways that blend seamlessly.

Every skein is individually hand-dyed by skilled artisans. Please note that no dye-lots apply, some variation may occur between skeins.

Shop all shades HERE.

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Colourways

THE YARN

FIBRE CONTENT: 50% Super Soft Nylon, 50% Acrylic
NET WEIGHT: 50g (1.7oz)
YARN WEIGHT EQUIVALENT: Sport / 5 Ply
APPROX. YARDAGE: 128m (140yd)
CONSTRUCTION: Worsted spun, 4 plies, moderate twist
ORIGIN: India
CARE: Cold hand wash

PROJECT SUGGESTIONS

Brushstrokes is suitable for a range of knit and crochet pieces. For project inspiration check out our pattern favourites on RAVELRY.

ABOUT CLECKHEATON

Cleckheaton began its Australian history in 1948, when the Cleckheaton Yorkshire mill, together with managers and mill hands, were transported 20,000 kilometres to Shepparton, Victoria. Cleckheaton has since earned the status as Australia’s premium quality hand knitting brand.

 
 
 
 

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HERITAGE | The Shetland Trader, Book 3
HERITAGE | The Shetland Trader, Book 3
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The Shetland Trader, Book 3 | Heritage

Get ready for Pom Pom’s latest release, an unprecedented blend of groovy 70s silhouettes, classic Shetland colourwork, and contemporary design elements. The Shetland Trader, Book 3: Heritage contains 11 patterns (7 garments and 4 accessories) by Shetland-born knitwear designer Gudrun Johnston, including a first for Pom Pom Press: dresses!

This third instalment of The Shetland Trader series celebrates Gudrun’s geographical and familial roots. The designs not only incorporate the traditional Shetland knitting techniques and motifs Gudrun has helped to popularise internationally, but also represent a throwback to the made-to-order knitwear business run in the 1970s by Patricia Johnston, Gudrun’s mother, which operated as The Shetland Trader.

Exclusively for The Shetland Trader, Book Three, Gudrun has selected some of her mother’s best-loved designs and updated them for twenty-first century knitters. Use these patterns to create Shetland-chic ensembles as well as heirloom pieces impervious to time.

Available now, find it HERE.

Let’s Take a Closer Look….

BUNABERRY

Pattern Notes: Bottom up sweater, balloon sleeves with choice of two Fair Isle bands.
Yarn: Fingering / 4-ply weight
Colourways + Sizing: Ravelry
Yarn Suggestion: Bio Shetland GOTS

 

ELSK

Pattern Notes: Worked in the round from the bottom up. Design details include folded hems and Fair Isle bands. Choice of crew neck or turtle neck.
Yarn: Fingering / 4-ply weight
Colourways + Sizing: Ravelry
Yarn Suggestion: Bio Shetland GOTS

 

HJARTA

Pattern Notes: Worked in the round from the bottom up. Design details include folded hems and Striped Razor Shell bandS. Choice of crew neck or turtle neck.
Yarn: Fingering / 4-ply weight
Colourways + Sizing: Ravelry
Yarn Suggestion: Bio Shetland GOTS

 

MAYWICK

Pattern Notes: Sweater featuring the Razor Shell pattern. Worked in one piece from the bottom up.
Yarn: Fingering / 4-ply weight
Colourways + Sizing: Ravelry
Yarn Suggestion: Bio Shetland GOTS

 

SMORA

Pattern Notes: Instructions for both a beret and a beanie.
Yarn: Fingering / 4-ply weight
Colourways + Sizing: Ravelry
Yarn Suggestion: Bio Shetland GOTS

 

SNARANESS

Pattern Notes: Triangular Kerchief.
Yarn: Lace / 2 ply weight
Colourways + Sizing: Ravelry
Yarn Suggestion: Millpost Merino 4 Ply

 
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SOORIK

Pattern Notes: A smock worked in the round from the bottom up with a folded hem.
Yarn: Fingering / 4 ply weight
Colourways + Sizing: Ravelry
Yarn Suggestion: Bio Shetland GOTS

 

TARRA

Pattern Notes: A shawl worked from the outside in, starting with the widest edge.
Yarn: Fingering / 4 ply weight
Colourways + Sizing: Ravelry
Yarn Suggestion: Bio Shetland GOTS

 
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VAIR

Pattern Notes: Worked in one piece from the bottom up, featuring Fair Isle and Razor Shell patterns.
Yarn: Fingering / 4 ply weight
Colourways + Sizing: Ravelry
Yarn Suggestion: Bio Shetland GOTS

 

VATNA

Pattern Notes: A shawl worked from the outside in, starting with the widest edge.
Yarn: Fingering / 4 ply weight
Colourways + Sizing: Ravelry
Yarn Suggestion: Bio Shetland GOTS

 

WILLAPUND

Pattern Notes: A vest worked in one piece from the bottom up.
Yarn: Fingering / 4 ply weight
Colourways + Sizing: Ravelry
Yarn Suggestion: Bio Shetland GOTS

 
 

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LYKKE | Cypra Copper Needles
LYKKE | Cypra Copper Needles

LYKKE Crafts proudly present their first foray into the world of metal knitting needles with Cypra Copper Needles.

Made from 100% copper, these stunning needles offer durability and a timeless elegance.

With age they’ll develop a lovely soft patina providing natural protection from the elements.

If you’re partial to the gleaming copper finish, LYKKE offer an optional cleaning cloth specially designed to remove tarnish and restore the lustrous copper finish. 

Sets are available in a choice of black or brown vegan suede folio cases.

All sets are now available HERE.

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Release Highlights

Cypra Interchangeable Needles | 3.5" Set

 

Cypra Interchangeable Needles | 5" Set

 

CARE

Cypra Copper Needles are made from 100% copper and will acquire a soft patina with continued use. If preferred, the bright and shiny copper finish can be maintained by using LYKKE’s Copper Polishing Cloths. Find the LYKKE Copper Polishing Cloths HERE.

 

ABOUT LYKKE

Named after the Norwegian word for happiness, LYKKE Crafts combine high quality materials and thoughtful design to produce beautiful, durable, knitting needles and crochet hooks. Their beautiful needles and hooks are all handcrafted and assembled.

 
 
 
 

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Ethical + Regenerative | Millpost Merino
Ethical + Regenerative | Millpost Merino

Australian superfine Merino.

Ethically and regeneratively grown. 

Produced on a family farm by lifelong wool lovers right here in Australia. Do I need to say more‽

Yes, of course I do. It’s one of my favourites for good reason.

Millpost Merino starts its journey on a single farm in Bungendore on the Southern Tablelands of NSW where the multi-generational Watson family have been practicing regenerative agriculture since 1979.

Early adopters of permaculture principles and methods, the Watsons farm their flock of Saxon Poll Merino sheep with the aim of minimising their impact on the surrounding ecosystem, always working to improve the health of the land they farm.

The farm to yarn journey continues when the best of the clip is sent off to New Zealand to be processed and spun by experienced hands. Returning home, the resulting yarn is incredibly soft and sumptuous offering makers a unique yarning experience.

Available in both 4 ply and 8 ply weights, Millpost Merino is perfect for all those special knit and crochet pieces where they’ll be appreciated and cherished by their wearer for years to come.

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4 Ply Colourways

8 Ply Colourways

THE YARN

FIBRE CONTENT: 100% permaculture grown superfine Merino wool
NET WEIGHT: 50g (1.7oz)
YARN WEIGHT EQUIVALENT: 4 Ply / 8 Ply
APPROX. YARDAGE: 171m (187yd) / 114m (125yd)
CONSTRUCTION: Worsted spun, moderate twist
ORIGIN: Southern Tablelands, NSW
CARE: Cold hand wash

PROJECT SUGGESTIONS

Millpost Merino is suitable for a range of knit and crochet pieces. For project inspiration check out our pattern favourites on Ravelry - 4 Ply Projects | 8 Ply Projects

ABOUT MILLPOST MERINO

Millpost Merino is a single-source Australian Superfine Merino yarn grown at a family run farm practicing regenerative agriculture in Bungendore on the Southern Tablelands of NSW. To learn more about the Millpost farm you might like to check out their blog HERE.

 
 
 
 

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