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3 hanks of hand dyed 4 ply knitting yarn from light purple to dark purple in a row on a mat with flowere

Working With Hand Dyed Yarns

Hand dyed yarns are a beautiful and unique addition to any knitting or crocheting project. However, they require special care and attention to ensure the colors remain vibrant and consistent...

Working With Hand Dyed Yarns

Hand dyed yarns are a beautiful and unique addition to any knitting or crocheting project. However, they require special care and attention to ensure the colors remain vibrant and consistent...

Tasmanian Craft Fair 2024

Tasmanian Craft Fair 2024

Tasmanian Craft Fair 2024 starts this Friday November 1st - 3rd. We are delighted to once again be exhibiting at the Tasmanian Craft Fair 2024 a prestigious annual event held annually...

Tasmanian Craft Fair 2024

Tasmanian Craft Fair 2024 starts this Friday November 1st - 3rd. We are delighted to once again be exhibiting at the Tasmanian Craft Fair 2024 a prestigious annual event held annually...

Wings of wonder mystery knit a long yarn kit sample with rainbow striped yarn laying in a row with a black bird silhouette and white wings of wonder wording over the top

Wings of Wonder Mystery Knit A Long by Paper Da...

We are thrilled to again be providing yarn kits for the 2024 Wings of Wonder mystery knit a long again this year. These kits are always fun to make up...

Wings of Wonder Mystery Knit A Long by Paper Da...

We are thrilled to again be providing yarn kits for the 2024 Wings of Wonder mystery knit a long again this year. These kits are always fun to make up...

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Discover the Luxury of Hand Dyed Yarn Knitting

When it comes to the world of knitting, there is a certain allure to working with hand dyed yarns. Each skein tells a unique story, with its rich colours and...

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Discover the Luxury of Hand Dyed Yarn Knitting

When it comes to the world of knitting, there is a certain allure to working with hand dyed yarns. Each skein tells a unique story, with its rich colours and...

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Line Dance MKAL by Paper Daisy Creations

Line Dance MKAL by Paper Daisy Creations

Join the mystery knitalong fun! We are absolutely thrilled to once again by supplying kits for the Paper Daisy 'Line Dancing MKAL' again this year. Let’s kick up our heels and cast on...

Line Dance MKAL by Paper Daisy Creations

Join the mystery knitalong fun! We are absolutely thrilled to once again by supplying kits for the Paper Daisy 'Line Dancing MKAL' again this year. Let’s kick up our heels and cast on...

Tasmanin Craft Fair 2023

Tasmanin Craft Fair 2023

We are delighted to once again be exhibiting at the Tasmanian Craft Fair again this year. This will be our only public event for the year so don't miss calling...

Tasmanin Craft Fair 2023

We are delighted to once again be exhibiting at the Tasmanian Craft Fair again this year. This will be our only public event for the year so don't miss calling...

secret Garden hand dyed yarn kits for knitting displayed with flowers and a tree with rainbow colours behind it

Secret Forest MKAL by Paper Daisy Creations

We are delighted to once again offer knitters yarn kits for Lisa k. Ross of Paper Daisy Creations Secret Forest MKAL.  The pattern is available from Paper Daisy Creations on Ravelry Secret Forest...

Secret Forest MKAL by Paper Daisy Creations

We are delighted to once again offer knitters yarn kits for Lisa k. Ross of Paper Daisy Creations Secret Forest MKAL.  The pattern is available from Paper Daisy Creations on Ravelry Secret Forest...

Venezia Shawl Pattern & Yarn Release

Venezia Shawl Pattern & Yarn Release

We are absolutely delighted to be collaborating with an amazingly talented Australian pattern designer in Dominique Trad! Dominique's Venezia Shawl pattern is an easy 3 skein shawl and flies off...

Venezia Shawl Pattern & Yarn Release

We are absolutely delighted to be collaborating with an amazingly talented Australian pattern designer in Dominique Trad! Dominique's Venezia Shawl pattern is an easy 3 skein shawl and flies off...

Multiple skeins of hand dyed possum merino knitting yarn stacked up in a triangle on a white cloth

Merino Possum Yarn has arrived!

Our new Merino Possum yarn base is a perfect blend of New Zealand possum fur and merino wool, with 80% merino wool and 20% possum fur providing a soft, warm...

Merino Possum Yarn has arrived!

Our new Merino Possum yarn base is a perfect blend of New Zealand possum fur and merino wool, with 80% merino wool and 20% possum fur providing a soft, warm...

Whats the Difference between wool top and wool ...

How is wool top made? Here is a link to the AWI Australia Wool Innovation website 

Whats the Difference between wool top and wool ...

How is wool top made? Here is a link to the AWI Australia Wool Innovation website 

Hand Dyed merino wool roving in a braid

About Wool Top, Roving, Batts & Rolags

What are these terms and what do they mean to me? Roving, Tops, Rolags and Batts,  Some of the terminology we use in felting and spinning can be a little...

About Wool Top, Roving, Batts & Rolags

What are these terms and what do they mean to me? Roving, Tops, Rolags and Batts,  Some of the terminology we use in felting and spinning can be a little...

My Favourite Sock Pattern for Beginners

My Favourite Sock Pattern for Beginners

Are you looking for a great 8-ply sock pattern? If so, then you should try knitting Vanilla Socks by The Crazy Sock Lady.  8-ply socks are a lot quicker to knit than traditional...

My Favourite Sock Pattern for Beginners

Are you looking for a great 8-ply sock pattern? If so, then you should try knitting Vanilla Socks by The Crazy Sock Lady.  8-ply socks are a lot quicker to knit than traditional...

Border Leicester Wool Top

Border Leicester Wool Top

We are delighted to introduce a range of Australian grown and processed Border Leicester wool tops. This is a versatile fibre grown by local boutique wool growers who are passionate about...

Border Leicester Wool Top

We are delighted to introduce a range of Australian grown and processed Border Leicester wool tops. This is a versatile fibre grown by local boutique wool growers who are passionate about...

red and black wool felt bag hand made by sally ridgway

This seasons wool felted bags

Slow felting and bag making days ahead  I have just started laying out and felting this years larger carry bag range and the first one is a black and white...

This seasons wool felted bags

Slow felting and bag making days ahead  I have just started laying out and felting this years larger carry bag range and the first one is a black and white...

The big Wool show black and white logo

The Big Wool Show 2022

We are super excited to once again be part of The Big Wool Show, this year's event will be on Sat 12th & Sun 13th November 2022 This is a virtual event...

The Big Wool Show 2022

We are super excited to once again be part of The Big Wool Show, this year's event will be on Sat 12th & Sun 13th November 2022 This is a virtual event...

dk weight merino nylon sock knitting yarn in rainbow colours with matching mini skeins

8 Ply Supreme Sock Has Arrived!

New Yarn Base I am absolutely delighted to announce that I have decided to stock a new yarn base. This base is the 8 Ply Supreme Sock or DK version...

8 Ply Supreme Sock Has Arrived!

New Yarn Base I am absolutely delighted to announce that I have decided to stock a new yarn base. This base is the 8 Ply Supreme Sock or DK version...

Tasmanian Craft Fair 2022

Tasmanian Craft Fair 2022

I am thrilled to announce that once again I have been selected to participate in the Tasmanian Craft Fair 2022.  I am located in Venue 5 again which is the Community Centre...

Tasmanian Craft Fair 2022

I am thrilled to announce that once again I have been selected to participate in the Tasmanian Craft Fair 2022.  I am located in Venue 5 again which is the Community Centre...

Mountain Musings MKAL by Lisa K. Ross

Mountain Musings MKAL by Lisa K. Ross

I am delighted to once again have yarn kits for @paperdaisycreations Mountain Musings MKAL! The pattern is over on ravelry at Paper Daisy Creations for you to purchase separately and there is a discount...

Mountain Musings MKAL by Lisa K. Ross

I am delighted to once again have yarn kits for @paperdaisycreations Mountain Musings MKAL! The pattern is over on ravelry at Paper Daisy Creations for you to purchase separately and there is a discount...

colour sample of crochet shawl being worked on showing colour changes

Dew Drops and Sun Beam Shawls by @revedesignsco

I was delighted to be asked by Fiona from Revedesigns.co to dye a couple of fade sets for a wonderful Australian crocheter earlier this year. This was a great opportunity for me...

Dew Drops and Sun Beam Shawls by @revedesignsco

I was delighted to be asked by Fiona from Revedesigns.co to dye a couple of fade sets for a wonderful Australian crocheter earlier this year. This was a great opportunity for me...

Logo and image picture of the yarn retreat at peppers silo Launceston 2022

The Yarn Retreat Tasmania 2022

I am delighted to be the featured Indie Dyer at this prestigious event! I have been working with Terrii Lanham of Terri Designs on a kit for her Mandala workshops. The Yarn...

The Yarn Retreat Tasmania 2022

I am delighted to be the featured Indie Dyer at this prestigious event! I have been working with Terrii Lanham of Terri Designs on a kit for her Mandala workshops. The Yarn...

Brighten Up MKAL First Clue Release!

Brighten Up MKAL First Clue Release!

The first clue for the Brighten Up MKAL has dropped and the rest of the clues will drop at over the next few weeks.  Its never too late to join...

Brighten Up MKAL First Clue Release!

The first clue for the Brighten Up MKAL has dropped and the rest of the clues will drop at over the next few weeks.  Its never too late to join...

Brighten Up MKAL Image with sets of co ordinating  knitting yarn with flowers

Brighten Up Mystery Knit A Long by Lisa K. Ross

Brighten Up MKAL by Lisa K. Ross I am delighted to announce that I will have yarn kits for those in Australia and New Zealand who would like to take...

Brighten Up Mystery Knit A Long by Lisa K. Ross

Brighten Up MKAL by Lisa K. Ross I am delighted to announce that I will have yarn kits for those in Australia and New Zealand who would like to take...

One needle felting needle in a white plastic tube on a hessian mat with a lid

Needle Felting Needle Chart

Felting Needles and sizes 19 gauge Triangle needle felting needles have a triangular blade with all 3 edges working in a downward motion. The barbs in these needle point downwards....

Needle Felting Needle Chart

Felting Needles and sizes 19 gauge Triangle needle felting needles have a triangular blade with all 3 edges working in a downward motion. The barbs in these needle point downwards....

Just beachy MKAL image logo by Lisa K Ross

Just Beachy MKAL by Lisa K Ross

I am delighted to be a part of the Just Beachy MKAL by Lisa K Ross of Paper Daisy Creations. I have been selected as an Australian supplier of yarn...

Just Beachy MKAL by Lisa K Ross

I am delighted to be a part of the Just Beachy MKAL by Lisa K Ross of Paper Daisy Creations. I have been selected as an Australian supplier of yarn...

The Big Wool Show 2021

The Big Wool Show 2021

We are super excited to be part of The Big Wool Show on September 4th and 5th 2021 This is a virtual event with loads of yarnies, indie dyers, and fibre artists...

The Big Wool Show 2021

We are super excited to be part of The Big Wool Show on September 4th and 5th 2021 This is a virtual event with loads of yarnies, indie dyers, and fibre artists...

Majacraft lazy kate bobbin holder

Majacraft Lazy Kate Review

I have never really taken the time to think about my lazy kates. I have a couple of cardboard boxes with knitting needles and an old upright one with the...

Majacraft Lazy Kate Review

I have never really taken the time to think about my lazy kates. I have a couple of cardboard boxes with knitting needles and an old upright one with the...

Campbelltown Show Tasmania May 2021

Campbelltown Show Tasmania May 2021

What a wonderful treat for us here in Tasmania this year! The Campbelltown Show will be back on again. This is the 183rd Campbelltown Show and it set to be a fabulous...

Campbelltown Show Tasmania May 2021

What a wonderful treat for us here in Tasmania this year! The Campbelltown Show will be back on again. This is the 183rd Campbelltown Show and it set to be a fabulous...

Free Ripple Rib Sock Pattern by Christie Wareham-Norfolk

Free Ripple Rib Sock Pattern by Christie Wareha...

Ripple Rib Sock Pattern I was delighted to recently receive an email from Knitty.com about a yarn purchase... It got me thinking about how was a Canadian online knitting website contacting me...

Free Ripple Rib Sock Pattern by Christie Wareha...

Ripple Rib Sock Pattern I was delighted to recently receive an email from Knitty.com about a yarn purchase... It got me thinking about how was a Canadian online knitting website contacting me...

June Hope textile artist explaining felt making at a workshop

Local Felting Classes with June Hope

I am so very excited to announce that one of my very good friends and an amazing textile artist, June Hope has now completed her felting studio and has commenced felting workshops! This...

Local Felting Classes with June Hope

I am so very excited to announce that one of my very good friends and an amazing textile artist, June Hope has now completed her felting studio and has commenced felting workshops! This...

Ashford e-ball yarn wool winder without yarn

Ashford e-Ball Winder Review and Thoughts

Ashford recently released an electric ball winder, Yippee, they had my attention. I have been on the lookout for an electric winder for some time but getting them from the US...

Ashford e-Ball Winder Review and Thoughts

Ashford recently released an electric ball winder, Yippee, they had my attention. I have been on the lookout for an electric winder for some time but getting them from the US...

Tasmanian Craft Fair - Online 2020

Tasmanian Craft Fair - Online 2020

Tasmanian Craft Fair Held annually in Deloraine, Northern Tasmania, talented artists and craftspeople will exhibit and demonstrate their work as part of the Tasmanian Craft Fair.

Tasmanian Craft Fair - Online 2020

Tasmanian Craft Fair Held annually in Deloraine, Northern Tasmania, talented artists and craftspeople will exhibit and demonstrate their work as part of the Tasmanian Craft Fair.

Tasmanian Craft Fair 2020 Goes Online

Tasmanian Craft Fair 2020 Goes Online

2020 Tasmanian Craft Fair to proceed Online in amended format due to the Covid Virus.  The 40th Tasmanian Craft Fair is on again this year, this has been a tumultuous time for...

Tasmanian Craft Fair 2020 Goes Online

2020 Tasmanian Craft Fair to proceed Online in amended format due to the Covid Virus.  The 40th Tasmanian Craft Fair is on again this year, this has been a tumultuous time for...

The Big Wool Show

The Big Wool Show

We are super excited to be part of The Big Wool Show July 17-20 2020! This is a virtual event with loads of yarnies, indie dyers, and fibre artists from all over...

The Big Wool Show

We are super excited to be part of The Big Wool Show July 17-20 2020! This is a virtual event with loads of yarnies, indie dyers, and fibre artists from all over...

hand knitted orange and pink scarf by sally ridgway designs

Whats on my needles this winter

Whats on my needles this winter? I often show some of my very basic sample knits at events when I am asked about what to do with my hand dyed...

Whats on my needles this winter

Whats on my needles this winter? I often show some of my very basic sample knits at events when I am asked about what to do with my hand dyed...

TEC Tasmanian Merino Wool Tops

I regularly get asked to explain the difference between my regular Merino wool tops and my TEC (Superwash) Merino wool so I thought I would try to explain it here. Both...

TEC Tasmanian Merino Wool Tops

I regularly get asked to explain the difference between my regular Merino wool tops and my TEC (Superwash) Merino wool so I thought I would try to explain it here. Both...

Mulberry silk cocoon sheet form hand dyed blue by sally ridgway

Mulberry Silk Cocoon Sheets or Laps

Firstly, What Are They? Mulberry silk cocoon sheets or lap waste are made from Mulberry silk cocoons layered on top of each other.  This 'fabric' can be thick and thin...

Mulberry Silk Cocoon Sheets or Laps

Firstly, What Are They? Mulberry silk cocoon sheets or lap waste are made from Mulberry silk cocoons layered on top of each other.  This 'fabric' can be thick and thin...

Tasmanian craft fair stand setup for sally ridgway

Tasmanian Craft Fair 2019

Well its been a hectic time lately and it is almost at the pointy end of the year with the Tasmanian Craft Fair on again over the weekend of Friday...

Tasmanian Craft Fair 2019

Well its been a hectic time lately and it is almost at the pointy end of the year with the Tasmanian Craft Fair on again over the weekend of Friday...

Silk Hankies | Sally Ridgway | Shop Wool, Felt and Fibre Online

Using Mulberry Silk Hankies for Felting and Kni...

What are they? Mulberry silk hankies are created from the silk worm cocoons of the Bombyx Mori Moth that have been soaked in water, pierced and spread out carefully onto a...

Using Mulberry Silk Hankies for Felting and Kni...

What are they? Mulberry silk hankies are created from the silk worm cocoons of the Bombyx Mori Moth that have been soaked in water, pierced and spread out carefully onto a...

pink hand dyed mulberry silk throwster waste by sally ridgway

Silk Throwster Waste, What is it and How to Use it

What is Mulberry Silk Throwster Waste? Mulberry silk throwster waste fibre is recycled silk waste from the silk industry. Is it collected from the twisted waste after the reeling of the...

Silk Throwster Waste, What is it and How to Use it

What is Mulberry Silk Throwster Waste? Mulberry silk throwster waste fibre is recycled silk waste from the silk industry. Is it collected from the twisted waste after the reeling of the...

Purple nuno felted hand made scarf from tasmanian merino wool and paj silk fabric hand dyed.

Some wool and fibre estimates for wet and nuno ...

I want to make a Nuno Scarf, What do I need? The width of you scarf base depends on how wide your fabric is, of course you can buy mulberry...

Some wool and fibre estimates for wet and nuno ...

I want to make a Nuno Scarf, What do I need? The width of you scarf base depends on how wide your fabric is, of course you can buy mulberry...

one braid of superwash australian merino wool roving for spinning rolled up on a white background

Superwash TEC Australian Merino Wool Combed Top...

This beautiful fibre is perfect for spinning, be it art yarn or a lovely lace weight, this TEC (Superwash) treated wool spins up beautiful, creamy white, non mulesed, sustainable and grown...

Superwash TEC Australian Merino Wool Combed Top...

This beautiful fibre is perfect for spinning, be it art yarn or a lovely lace weight, this TEC (Superwash) treated wool spins up beautiful, creamy white, non mulesed, sustainable and grown...

Ball brause water sprinkler or felting pear for wet felting for sale online by sally ridgway

Ball brause, water sprinklers or felting pears ...

Ball Brausers, Water Sprinklers or Felting Pears, what ever you call these, they are now in store and I will be stocking these regularly now. I use these ball brausers all the...

Ball brause, water sprinklers or felting pears ...

Ball Brausers, Water Sprinklers or Felting Pears, what ever you call these, they are now in store and I will be stocking these regularly now. I use these ball brausers all the...

Wet felting and how to spot good felt!

I am sure everyone already knows that I love wet felting! There is just something that I enjoy about the whole process of starting with a handful of wool and...

Wet felting and how to spot good felt!

I am sure everyone already knows that I love wet felting! There is just something that I enjoy about the whole process of starting with a handful of wool and...

Campbell Town Show 2019 Wrap Up.

Well, its been about 2 weeks or so since I headed a little further south than I usually do to attend the 2019 Campbell Town Show. Wow, I had actually...

Campbell Town Show 2019 Wrap Up.

Well, its been about 2 weeks or so since I headed a little further south than I usually do to attend the 2019 Campbell Town Show. Wow, I had actually...

buy majacraft aura bobbins online | spinning bobbins | Sally Ridgway

Majacraft Aura Replacement 3D Printed Jumbo Bob...

Can we every have too many spinning bobbins?  I have been looking for some time now for some new bobbins for my Majacraft Aura spinning wheel. I bought 3 when I...

Majacraft Aura Replacement 3D Printed Jumbo Bob...

Can we every have too many spinning bobbins?  I have been looking for some time now for some new bobbins for my Majacraft Aura spinning wheel. I bought 3 when I...

Campbell Town Show 2019

This year I will be trading at the historic Campbell Town Show on Friday 31st May and Saturday 1st June. Hope to see lots of familiar faces in the crowds....

Campbell Town Show 2019

This year I will be trading at the historic Campbell Town Show on Friday 31st May and Saturday 1st June. Hope to see lots of familiar faces in the crowds....

wool felted winter scarf wrap hand made by sally ridgway

Warm winter scarves and wraps...

Warm Winter Scarves and Wraps Tasmania gets chilly, really chilly. So I've been busy creating and making new winter scarves and wraps to keep the cold at bay. Pop in...

Warm winter scarves and wraps...

Warm Winter Scarves and Wraps Tasmania gets chilly, really chilly. So I've been busy creating and making new winter scarves and wraps to keep the cold at bay. Pop in...

hand dyed sock knitting yarns by sally ridgway

Creativity and Mental Road Blocks

Staring at a blank page.... Most of us are creative people so we all know this feeling ... You're staring at a blank piece of paper or have time on...

Creativity and Mental Road Blocks

Staring at a blank page.... Most of us are creative people so we all know this feeling ... You're staring at a blank piece of paper or have time on...

Hand dyed yarn, wool roving felting and spinning supplies by sally ridgway

Bothwell International Spinin 2019

Wow what a fabulous weekend at the Bothwell International Spinin! This has to be one of the best events and weekends away in a long time. Not only was the...

Bothwell International Spinin 2019

Wow what a fabulous weekend at the Bothwell International Spinin! This has to be one of the best events and weekends away in a long time. Not only was the...

DHG merino roving for felting and spinning

DHG Coloured Merino Wool Tops!

 DHG Merino Wool Tops! I am pretty happy that the DHG merino wool tops I recently ordered have arrived at last. These are now available and I will be taking some with me to...

DHG Coloured Merino Wool Tops!

 DHG Merino Wool Tops! I am pretty happy that the DHG merino wool tops I recently ordered have arrived at last. These are now available and I will be taking some with me to...

hand dyed spinning and felting silk fibres by sally ridgway

Bothwell International Spinin 2019

Today will be the last day over the dye pots getting ready for the Bothwell International Spinin. Yay! I have been dyeing everything in sight and more to take with...

Bothwell International Spinin 2019

Today will be the last day over the dye pots getting ready for the Bothwell International Spinin. Yay! I have been dyeing everything in sight and more to take with...

australian merino wool roving in wool felt purse by sally ridgway

Demonstrations in the Gallery

What a lovely day it is every time I demonstrate felting in the Makers Workshop Gallery space and today is no exception. We had a wonderful group in from the...

Demonstrations in the Gallery

What a lovely day it is every time I demonstrate felting in the Makers Workshop Gallery space and today is no exception. We had a wonderful group in from the...

Tasmanian English Leicester Lamb Locks Rare Breed Sheep

Tasmanian English Leicester Lamb Locks Rare Bre...

I am pretty excited about this news!  I have manged to get hold of some beautiful Tasmanian English Leicester lamb locks from one of our oldest English Leicester studs!

Tasmanian English Leicester Lamb Locks Rare Bre...

I am pretty excited about this news!  I have manged to get hold of some beautiful Tasmanian English Leicester lamb locks from one of our oldest English Leicester studs!

packing hand dyed silk for fibre arts carding and blending.

Dyeing and packing the latest batch of mulberry...

Dyeing and packing the latest batch of mulberry silk roving.. I finally managed to sneak some time in to take the pics and list the latest colours in my beautiful...

Dyeing and packing the latest batch of mulberry...

Dyeing and packing the latest batch of mulberry silk roving.. I finally managed to sneak some time in to take the pics and list the latest colours in my beautiful...

Hand spun yarn on wooden bobbin

Another hectic few weeks

 After a pretty busy time getting organised and ready for the Tasmanian Craft Fair in Deloraine in early November I jumped head first into restocking and getting ready for another...

Another hectic few weeks

 After a pretty busy time getting organised and ready for the Tasmanian Craft Fair in Deloraine in early November I jumped head first into restocking and getting ready for another...

Dyeing up a storm this week...

                            After a very hectic week last week I continued on head first into a lengthy dyeing week...

Dyeing up a storm this week...

                            After a very hectic week last week I continued on head first into a lengthy dyeing week...

Work in Progress and website launch

Finally, it’s all starting to come together now. About 12 months ago I quietly decided it was about time to think about branching out on my own and begin the slow...

Work in Progress and website launch

Finally, it’s all starting to come together now. About 12 months ago I quietly decided it was about time to think about branching out on my own and begin the slow...