The Dragon Wrap Shadow Knit Pattern by Jamo Designs
Jamo Designs' Dragon Wrap is here — the stunning sequel to the Koi, bringing the mythical dragon to life in shadow knitting. Discover the technique, the pattern, and 12 dragon-inspired colour pairs across McLaren 8ply and Stirling 4ply.
Featured Indi Dyers for July 2026
Meet the talented indie dyers we're proud to stock at Skein Machine — from colour-pooling magic and ethereal lace bases to bamboo blends and luxurious yak and camel yarns. Discover their signature styles, featured colourways, and shop their collections.
Alternating hand dyed yarn for smooth transitions
Discover why no two skeins of hand dyed yarn are ever exactly the same, and how the simple technique of alternating between two balls can transform potential colour mismatches into beautiful, natural-looking gradients.
Rainbows in The House Dye - McLaren DK 100% Merino
Explore seven rainbow spectrum colour combinations curated from the McLaren DK 100% Merino range — saturated, pastel, dark, earth tones, warm sunset, cool ocean, and an Australian birds rainbow.
Techniques for Hand-Winding a Ball of Yarn
Learn three different hand-winding techniques — centre-pull, traditional round ball, and butterfly bobbin — plus essential tension tips to protect your natural fibre yarns.
How to Wind a Skein into a Ball for Beginners
New to working with skeins? This beginner's guide covers why yarn is sold in skein form, how to wind it into a ball with or without special equipment, and handy tips for finding your ends and keeping things tangle-free.
Yarn Required for Pullover Jumpers using House Dye Yarns
How many skeins do you need for a pullover? Use these size-by-size tables for all our house dye yarn bases — McLaren, Barossa, Penola, Coonawarra, Langhorne, Flinders, and Fleurieu — with meterage, weight, and skein counts for women's and men's sizes XS to XXXL.