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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Hand dyed merino yarn skeins

0D40 - The Good Apple - 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 green

0D40 - Good Apple - 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,...
Mini Skein Set - Stronger Love - Stirling

Mini Skein Set - Stronger Love - 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...
Bourke Parrot yarn with a bird illustration and 'The House Dye' label.

Bourke Parrot - 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!...
Scarlet Honeyeaster - McLaren (100% Merino 8ply)

Scarlet Honeyeaster - 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 - Stirling (Merino, Alpaca, Silk 4ply)

Red Rumped Parrot - 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...
Chestnut Breasted Mannikin - Stirling (Merino, Alpaca, Silk 4ply)

Chestnut Breasted Mannikin - 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...
Galah - Stirling (Merino, Alpaca, Silk 4ply)

Galah - 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...
Fairy Wren - Stirling (Merino, Alpaca, Silk 4ply)

Fairy Wren - 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...
Galah - Penola (Merino Sock)

Galah - 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!...
Red Rumped Parrot - Penola (Merino Sock)

Red Rumped Parrot - 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!...
Chestnut Breasted Mannikin - Penola (Merino Sock)

Chestnut Breasted Mannikin - 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!...
Mini Skein Set - Autumn Delights - Stirling

Mini Skein Set - Autumn Delights - Stirling

$80.00
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

Men are from Venus - 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!...
Bourke Parrot yarn with a bird illustration and 'The House Dye' label.

Bourke 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...
Colorful yarn with a Gouldian Finch image and 'The House Dye' label.

Gouldian Finch - 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...
Yarn with blue, orange, and white colors featuring a bird illustration and text.

Azure Knigfisher - 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...
Yarn with blue, orange, and white colors featuring a bird illustration and text.

Azure Kingfisher - 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!...
Scarlet Honey Eater - Stirling (Merino, Alpaca, Silk 4ply)

Scarlet Honey Eater - 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...
Scarlet Honeyeater - Penola (Merino Sock)

Scarlet Honeyeater - 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!...
Cassowary - Stirling (Merino, Alpaca, Silk 4ply)

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

$40.00
This single spun base is phenomenal. This is a silky yarn with the added softness of baby alpaca. The fabric knits up beautifully and blocks out to be drapey with...
Cassowary - Penola (Merino Sock)

Cassowary - 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 merino sock yarn variegated

Skein Machine - 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...
Marmalade - Langhorne (Alpaca, Cashmere, Silk)

Marmalade - 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....
0C45 - Marmalade - Penola (Merino Sock)

0C45 - Marmalade - 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...
0C45 - Marmalade - Coonawarra

0C45 - Marmalade - Coonawarra

$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,...
Blue hand dyed camel skeins

0B30 - Parting Ways - Coonawarra

$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,...
Purple hand dyed mini skeins

Electra

From $33.00
At The House Dye we want to give you as many options as possible to choose from. This colourway has not been dyed in all of our bases... however you...
Candlelight

Candlelight

From $33.00
At The House Dye we want to give you as many options as possible to choose from. This colourway has not been dyed in all of our bases... however you...
Green hand dyed mini skeins

Rich Emerald

From $33.00
At The House Dye we want to give you as many options as possible to choose from. This colourway has not been dyed in all of our bases... however you...
Grean hand dyed mini skeins

Teal

From $33.00
At The House Dye we want to give you as many options as possible to choose from. This colourway has not been dyed in all of our bases... however you...
Green hand dyed mini skeins

Whirlpool

From $33.00
At The House Dye we want to give you as many options as possible to choose from. This colourway has not been dyed in all of our bases... however you...
Grenn hand dyed mini skeins

Serious Slime

From $33.00
At The House Dye we want to give you as many options as possible to choose from. This colourway has not been dyed in all of our bases... however you...
Blue hand dyed mini skeins

Ultramarine

From $33.00
At The House Dye we want to give you as many options as possible to choose from. This colourway has not been dyed in all of our bases... however you...
Blue hand dyed mini skeins

Still Waters

From $33.00
At The House Dye we want to give you as many options as possible to choose from. This colourway has not been dyed in all of our bases... however you...
Blue hand dyed mini skeins

Sea Glass

From $33.00
At The House Dye we want to give you as many options as possible to choose from. This colourway has not been dyed in all of our bases... however you...
Close up of blue hand dyed mini skeins

Icicles

From $33.00
At The House Dye we want to give you as many options as possible to choose from. This colourway has not been dyed in all of our bases... however you...
Aquamarine

Aquamarine

From $33.00
At The House Dye we want to give you as many options as possible to choose from. This colourway has not been dyed in all of our bases... however you...
Close up of blue hand dyed mini skeins

0B25 - Luminous

From $33.00
At The House Dye we want to give you as many options as possible to choose from. This colourway has not been dyed in all of our bases... however you...
Close-up of blue yarn skeins

Clarity

From $33.00
At The House Dye we want to give you as many options as possible to choose from. This colourway has not been dyed in all of our bases... however you...
Close up of blue hand dyed mini skeins

Coolness

From $33.00
At The House Dye we want to give you as many options as possible to choose from. This colourway has not been dyed in all of our bases... however you...
Close up of blue hand dyed mini skeins

Dark Winter

From $33.00
At The House Dye we want to give you as many options as possible to choose from. This colourway has not been dyed in all of our bases... however you...
Close up of blue hand dyed mini skeins

Parting Ways

From $33.00
At The House Dye we want to give you as many options as possible to choose from. This colourway has not been dyed in all of our bases... however you...
Pink yarn skeins, 4ply fingering single spun Merino, alpaca, silk

0F28 - Acroporia - Stirling (Merino, Alpaca, Silk 4ply)

$40.00
This single spun base is phenomenal. This is a silky yarn with the added softness of baby alpaca. The fabric knits up beautifully and blocks out to be drapey with...
Pink yarn skeins, 4ply fingering single spun Merino, alpaca, silk

0F04 - Cherished - Stirling (Merino, Alpaca, Silk 4ply)

$40.00
This single spun base is phenomenal. This is a silky yarn with the added softness of baby alpaca. The fabric knits up beautifully and blocks out to be drapey with...
Blue yarn skeins, 4ply fingering single spun Merino, alpaca, silk

0B75 - Oasis - Stirling (Merino, Alpaca, Silk 4ply)

$40.00
This single spun base is phenomenal. This is a silky yarn with the added softness of baby alpaca. The fabric knits up beautifully and blocks out to be drapey with...
Grey yarn skeins, 4ply fingering single spun Merino, alpaca, silk

0A10 - Half a Sixpence - Stirling (Merino, Alpaca, Silk 4ply)

$40.00
This single spun base is phenomenal. This is a silky yarn with the added softness of baby alpaca. The fabric knits up beautifully and blocks out to be drapey with...
Light Blue yarn skeins, 4ply fingering single spun Merino, alpaca, silk

0B15 - Light Steel - Stirling (Merino, Alpaca, Silk 4ply)

$40.00
This single spun base is phenomenal. This is a silky yarn with the added softness of baby alpaca. The fabric knits up beautifully and blocks out to be drapey with...
Dark brown yarn skeins, 4ply fingering single spun Merino, alpaca, silk

0C95 - Hickory - Stirling (Merino, Alpaca, Silk 4ply)

$40.00
This single spun base is phenomenal. This is a silky yarn with the added softness of baby alpaca. The fabric knits up beautifully and blocks out to be drapey with...
Abundance - Langhorne (Alpaca, Cashmere, Silk)

Abundance - 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....

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.