The House Dye

The House Dye is Skein Machine's in-house hand-dyed yarn label, dyed in small batches in South Australia. Every skein is...
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Kookaburra - Stirling (Merino, Alpaca, Silk 4ply)

Kookaburra - Stirling (Merino, Alpaca, Silk 4ply)

$40.00
Stirling 4ply merino, alpaca and silk yarn Softness, drape and a halo in one skein. The House Dye Stirling is a single-spun 4ply yarn combining superwash merino, baby alpaca and...
Charcoal hand dyed shimmering skeins

Charcoal - Eyre (Shimmer 4ply)

$34.00
Charcoal Eyre Shimmer is a high-twist 4ply yarn from The House Dye, with a subtle silver Stellina sparkle running through it. The twist gives this yarn robustness and spring, while...
Grey hand dyed shimmering yarn skeins

Half a Sixpence - Eyre (Shimmer 4ply)

$34.00
An Original Blackwattle Colour We love out Shimmer yarn. The subtle sparkle in the yarn looks awesome, but not overpowering. It also still feels soft. great for socks or garments...
Cassowary - McLaren (100% Merino 8ply)

Cassowary - McLaren (100% Merino 8ply)

$33.00
We have picked this base because we love using it in our own projects.  It is soft to the feel and great to work with. It is ideal for stranded...
Galah - McLaren (100% Merino 8ply)

Galah - McLaren (100% Merino 8ply)

$33.00
We have picked this base because we love using it in our own projects.  It is soft to the feel and great to work with. It is ideal for stranded...
Fairy Wren - McLaren (100% Merino 8ply)

Fairy Wren - McLaren (100% Merino 8ply)

$33.00
We have picked this base because we love using it in our own projects.  It is soft to the feel and great to work with. It is ideal for stranded...
Colorful yarn with a rainbow lorikeet image and 'The House Dye' label.

Rainbow Lorikeet - McLaren (100% Merino 8ply)

$33.00
We have picked this base because we love using it in our own projects.  It is soft to the feel and great to work with. It is ideal for stranded...
Red Rumped Parrot - McLaren (100% Merino 8ply)

Red Rumped Parrot - McLaren (100% Merino 8ply)

$33.00
We have picked this base because we love using it in our own projects.  It is soft to the feel and great to work with. It is ideal for stranded...
Collection of mini skeins

Mini Skein Set - Apple & Plum Pie (Barossa)

$70.00
This mini set contains 10 x 20g skeins. This exquisite high twist silk and merino blend features a beautifully pearlescent texture. It's incredibly soft to the touch and boasts a...
Yarn with blue, orange, and white colors featuring a bird illustration and text.

Azure Kingfisher - McLaren (100% Merino 8ply)

$33.00
We have picked this base because we love using it in our own projects.  It is soft to the feel and great to work with. It is ideal for stranded...
Chestnut Breasted Manikin - McLaren (100% Merino 8ply)

Chestnut Breasted Manikin - McLaren (100% Merino 8ply)

$33.00
We have picked this base because we love using it in our own projects.  It is soft to the feel and great to work with. It is ideal for stranded...
Blue hand dyed cotton skeins

Ice Ice Baby - Cotton 8ply

$18.00
Made with 100% Pima Cotton this DK yarn is perfect for heavier garments or projects. This cotton has been hand dyed, the House Dye way to bring colour to your...
Green hand dyed cotton skeins

Yoshi - Cotton 8ply

$18.00
Made with 100% Pima Cotton this DK yarn is perfect for heavier garments or projects. This cotton has been hand dyed, the House Dye way to bring colour to your...
Purple hand dyed cotton skiens

Crocus - Cotton 8ply

$18.00
Made with 100% Pima Cotton this DK yarn is perfect for heavier garments or projects. This cotton has been hand dyed, the House Dye way to bring colour to your...
Charcoal skeins of hand dyed yarn merino alpaca and mulberry silk single spun

0A20 - Charcoal - Stirling (Merino, Alpaca, Silk 4ply)

$40.00
Stirling 4ply merino, alpaca and silk yarn Softness, drape and a halo in one skein. The House Dye Stirling is a single-spun 4ply yarn combining superwash merino, baby alpaca and...
Green skeins of hand dyed yarn merino alpaca and mulberry silk single spun

0D95 - Fern - Stirling (Merino, Alpaca, Silk 4ply)

$40.00
Stirling 4ply merino, alpaca and silk yarn Softness, drape and a halo in one skein. The House Dye Stirling is a single-spun 4ply yarn combining superwash merino, baby alpaca and...
Red 3 skeins of hand dyed yarn merino alpaca and mulberry silk single spun

0K80 - Terra Rosa - Stirling (Merino, Alpaca, Silk 4ply)

$40.00
Stirling 4ply merino, alpaca and silk yarn Softness, drape and a halo in one skein. The House Dye Stirling is a single-spun 4ply yarn combining superwash merino, baby alpaca and...
Blue hand dyed merino yarn skeins

Sea Glass - McLaren (100% Merino 8ply)

$33.00
We have picked this base because we love using it in our own projects.  It is soft to the feel and great to work with. It is ideal for stranded...
Green hand dyed merino yarn skeins

Place to Stand - McLaren (100% Merino 8ply)

$33.00
We have picked this base because we love using it in our own projects.  It is soft to the feel and great to work with. It is ideal for stranded...
Purple hand dyed merino yarn skeins

Languid Lilac - McLaren (100% Merino 8ply)

$33.00
We have picked this base because we love using it in our own projects.  It is soft to the feel and great to work with. It is ideal for stranded...
Hand dyed merino yarn skeins

Gouldian Finch - McLaren (100% Merino 8ply)

$33.00
We have picked this base because we love using it in our own projects.  It is soft to the feel and great to work with. It is ideal for stranded...
variegated skeins of hand dyed merino yarn

Limerick - McLaren (100% Merino 8ply)

$33.00
We have picked this base because we love using it in our own projects.  It is soft to the feel and great to work with. It is ideal for stranded...
variegated skeins of hand dyed camel and silk yarn

Limerick - Coonawarra (Camel/Silk 4ply)

$55.00
An Original Blackwattle Colourway A super soft yarn, with a fabulous sheen. unfortunately we can't really tell you how good it feels you just have to experience it ! Camel...
variegated skein of hand dyed alpaca cashmere and silk yarn

Limerick - Langhorne (Alpaca, Cashmere, Silk 8ply)

$38.00
An Original Blackwattle Colour This is a snuggie 8ply yarn is the perfect yarn for accessories that can be worn against the skin.  Ideal for making luxurious sweaters and cardigans....
Purple skeins of hand dyed alpaca cashmere and silk yarn skeins

Indigo Blue - Langhorne (Alpaca, Cashmere, Silk)

$38.00
An Original Blackwattle Colour This is a snuggie 8ply yarn is the perfect yarn for accessories that can be worn against the skin.  Ideal for making luxurious sweaters and cardigans....
Brown skeins of hand dyed merino sock yarn

0C60 - Walnut - Penola (Merino Sock)

$33.00
An Original Blackwattle Colour This is our classic sock yarn, but not only just for socks, but this would also work for hard wearing but yet soft garments, great for...
Lyric - Langhorne (Alpaca, Cashmere, Silk)

Lyric - Langhorne (Alpaca, Cashmere, Silk)

$38.00
An Original Blackwattle Colour This is a snuggie 8ply yarn is the perfect yarn for accessories that can be worn against the skin.  Ideal for making luxurious sweaters and cardigans....
White Opal - Langhorne (Alpaca, Cashmere, Silk)

White Opal - Langhorne (Alpaca, Cashmere, Silk)

$38.00
An Original Blackwattle Colour This is a snuggie 8ply yarn is the perfect yarn for accessories that can be worn against the skin.  Ideal for making luxurious sweaters and cardigans....
Intentions - Langhorne (Alpaca, Cashmere, Silk)

Intentions - Langhorne (Alpaca, Cashmere, Silk)

$38.00
An Original Blackwattle Colour This is a snuggie 8ply yarn is the perfect yarn for accessories that can be worn against the skin.  Ideal for making luxurious sweaters and cardigans....
Hand dyed cotton skeins

Seasalt - Cotton 8ply

$18.00
Made with 100% Pima Cotton this DK yarn is perfect for heavier garments or projects. This cotton has been hand dyed, the House Dye way to bring colour to your...
Set of hand dyed mini skeins various colours

Mini Skein Set - Colour Be Me Pack - Pastels - Stirling

$80.00
This mini set contains 10 x 20g skeins each skein approx 92m This single spun base is phenomenal. This is a silky yarn with the added softness of baby alpaca....
Hand dyed cotton skeins

Pepperberry - Cotton 8ply

$18.00
Made with 100% Pima Cotton this DK yarn is perfect for heavier garments or projects. This cotton has been hand dyed, the House Dye way to bring colour to your...
Hand dyed merino single spun yarn skeins

0F60 - Submarine - Stirling (Merino, Alpaca, Silk 4ply)

$40.00
Stirling 4ply merino, alpaca and silk yarn Softness, drape and a halo in one skein. The House Dye Stirling is a single-spun 4ply yarn combining superwash merino, baby alpaca and...
0F60 - Charming - Stirling (Merino, Alpaca, Silk 4ply)

0F60 - Charming - Stirling (Merino, Alpaca, Silk 4ply)

$40.00
Stirling 4ply merino, alpaca and silk yarn Softness, drape and a halo in one skein. The House Dye Stirling is a single-spun 4ply yarn combining superwash merino, baby alpaca and...
0C60 - Walnut - Stirling (Merino, Alpaca, Silk 4ply)

0C60 - Walnut - Stirling (Merino, Alpaca, Silk 4ply)

$40.00
Stirling 4ply merino, alpaca and silk yarn Softness, drape and a halo in one skein. The House Dye Stirling is a single-spun 4ply yarn combining superwash merino, baby alpaca and...
0G70 - Purposeful - Stirling (Merino, Alpaca, Silk 4ply)

0G70 - Purposeful - Stirling (Merino, Alpaca, Silk 4ply)

$40.00
Stirling 4ply merino, alpaca and silk yarn Softness, drape and a halo in one skein. The House Dye Stirling is a single-spun 4ply yarn combining superwash merino, baby alpaca and...
Hand dyed merino sock yarn skeins

0B60 - Ultramarine - Penola (Merino Sock)

$33.00
An Original Blackwattle Colour This is our classic sock yarn, but not only just for socks, but this would also work for hard wearing but yet soft garments, great for...
hand dyed mini skeins of vaiegated yarn

Mini Skein Set - Twitch & Stitch

$80.00
Twitch & Stitch Mini Set This yarm mini collection is inspired by native birds This mini set contains 11 x 20g skeins in our Penola Base This set is our...
Mini Skein Set - Seaborne - Stirling

Mini Skein Set - Seaborne - Stirling

$80.00
An Original Blackwattle Colour Set This mini set contains 10 x 20g skeins each skein approx 92m This single spun base is phenomenal. This is a silky yarn with the...
Colorful yarn with a rainbow lorikeet image and 'The House Dye' label.

Rainbow Lorikeet - Stirling (Merino, Alpaca, Silk 4ply)

$40.00
Stirling 4ply merino, alpaca and silk yarn Softness, drape and a halo in one skein. The House Dye Stirling is a single-spun 4ply yarn combining superwash merino, baby alpaca and...
Hand dyed merino sock yarn skeins

The Cry - Penola (Merino Sock)

$33.00
An Original Blackwattle Colour This is our classic sock yarn, but not only just for socks, but this would also work for hard wearing but yet soft garments, great for...
Hand dyed camel yarn skeins

Siren - Coonawarra (Camel/Silk 4ply)

$55.00
An Original Blackwattle Colourway A super soft yarn, with a fabulous sheen. unfortunately we can't really tell you how good it feels you just have to experience it ! Camel...
Hand dyed single spun merino alpca silk yarn skeins

The Cry - Stirling (Merino, Alpaca, Silk 4ply)

$40.00
Stirling 4ply merino, alpaca and silk yarn Softness, drape and a halo in one skein. The House Dye Stirling is a single-spun 4ply yarn combining superwash merino, baby alpaca and...
Kookaburra - McLaren (100% Merino 8ply)

Kookaburra - McLaren (100% Merino 8ply)

$33.00
We have picked this base because we love using it in our own projects.  It is soft to the feel and great to work with. It is ideal for stranded...
Colorful yarn with a rainbow lorikeet image and 'The House Dye' label.

Rainbow Lorikeet - Penola (Merino Sock)

$33.00
This is our classic sock yarn, but not only just for socks, but this would also work for hard wearing but yet soft garments, great for colour work as well!...
Kookaburra - Penola (Merino Sock)

Kookaburra - Penola (Merino Sock)

$33.00
This is our classic sock yarn, but not only just for socks, but this would also work for hard wearing but yet soft garments, great for colour work as well!...
Hand dyed yarn skeins

0A05 - Dove - Stirling (Merino, Alpaca, Silk 4ply)

$40.00
Stirling 4ply merino, alpaca and silk yarn Softness, drape and a halo in one skein. The House Dye Stirling is a single-spun 4ply yarn combining superwash merino, baby alpaca and...
Hand dyed yarn skeins

0C45 - Marmalade - Stirling (Merino, Alpaca, Silk 4ply)

$40.00
Stirling 4ply merino, alpaca and silk yarn Softness, drape and a halo in one skein. The House Dye Stirling is a single-spun 4ply yarn combining superwash merino, baby alpaca and...
Hand dyed camel yarn skeins

0D60 - A Place to Stand - Coonawarra (4ply Camel, Silk)

$55.00
Super soft, with a fabulous sheen. unfortunately we can't really tell you how good it feels you just have to experience it ! Camel 4ply - 50% Camel, 50% Silk,...
Hand dyed camel yarn skeins

0D60 - A Place to Stand - Stirling (Merino, Alpaca, Silk 4ply)

$40.00
Stirling 4ply merino, alpaca and silk yarn Softness, drape and a halo in one skein. The House Dye Stirling is a single-spun 4ply yarn combining superwash merino, baby alpaca and...

The House Dye is Skein Machine's in-house hand-dyed yarn label, dyed in small batches in South Australia. Every skein is hand-dyed to order or in limited runs, making each one uniquely your own. Our bases span 4ply to 8ply and cover a luxurious range of fibres — from everyday Superwash Merino to indulgent Alpaca, Cashmere, Silk, Yak, and Pima Cotton blends.

The House Dye Bases

Base Ply Fibre Length Weight
McLaren 8ply 100% Superwash Merino 230m 115g
Piccadilly 4ply 75% Superwash Merino, 25% Nylon 400m 100g
Fleurieu 8ply 60% Superwash Merino, 20% Silk, 20% Yak 200m 100g
Flinders 4ply 60% Superwash Merino, 20% Yak, 20% Nylon 400m 100g
Eden 8ply 75% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon, 5% Metallic 212m 100g
Eyre 4ply 75% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon, 5% Metallic 400m 100g
Langhorne 8ply 60% Baby Alpaca, 20% Silk, 20% Cashmere 225m 100g
Coonawarra 4ply 50% Camel, 50% Silk 533m 100g
Stirling 4ply 60% SW Merino, 20% Baby Alpaca, 20% Mulberry Silk 460m 115g
Cotton DK 8ply 100% Pima Cotton 200m 100g
Cotton 4ply 4ply 100% Pima Cotton 400m 100g

All Merino bases listed above use Superwash Merino. New colourways are released regularly — follow us to stay up to date with the latest drops.