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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Songbird - 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....
0J20 - Tiger - Penola (Merino Sock)

0J20 - Tiger - 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...
Teal skein of yarn with a label on a white background

0D98 - Lagoona - 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 skein with a label on a white background

0F84 - Ambition - 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...
Colorful skein of yarn with a label on a white background

Being Caught - 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...
Paperbark - Stirling (Merino, Alpaca, Silk 4ply)

Paperbark - 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...
Green and black yarn ball with a label on a white background

Prophecy - 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...
Red skein of yarn with a label on a white background

Siren - 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...
Indigo Blue

Indigo Blue

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...
Magenta

Magenta

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 yarn skeins stacked on a white background

Oasis

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...
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Marmalade

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...
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0B10 - Winter Chill

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...
Multicolored skein of yarn with a label on a white background

Jamo - McLaren (100% Merino 8ply)

$33.00
A Blackwattle Original Colour 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...
0D52 - Aquamarine - Penola (Merino Sock)

0D52 - Aquamarine - 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...
After the Rain - Stirling (Merino, Alpaca, Silk 4ply)

After the Rain - 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...
Sequoia - Stirling (Merino, Alpaca, Silk 4ply)

Sequoia - 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...
Jamo - Stirling (Merino, Alpaca, Silk 4ply)

Jamo - 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...
Peacock - Stirling (Merino, Alpaca, Silk 4ply)

Peacock - 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...
Rust I Am - Stirling (Merino, Alpaca, Silk 4ply)

Rust I Am - 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...
0C10 - Latte - Stirling (Merino, Alpaca, Silk 4ply)

0C10 - Latte - 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...
0C05 - Bone - Stirling (Merino, Alpaca, Silk 4ply)

0C05 - Bone - 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...
0G04 - Languid Lilac - Stirling (Merino, Alpaca, Silk 4ply)

0G04 - Languid Lilac - 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...
0D28 - Sage - Stirling (Merino, Alpaca, Silk 4ply)

0D28 - Sage - 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...
Sage - Langhorne (Alpaca, Cashmere, Silk)

Sage - 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....
First Temptation

First Temptation

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...
Monarch

Monarch

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...
Cyclonic

Cyclonic

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...
Denim

Denim

From $38.00
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...
Tiger

Tiger

From $34.00
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...
Languid Lilac

Languid Lilac

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...
Violaceous

Violaceous

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...
Bronze

Bronze

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...
0B15 - Light Steel

0B15 - Light Steel

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...
Raspberry Kiss

Raspberry Kiss

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...
Jazzberry Jingle

Jazzberry Jingle

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...
Sage

Sage

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...
Walnut

Walnut

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...
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Acropora - 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....
0G95 - Dark Plum - Stirling (Merino, Alpaca, Silk 4ply)

0G95 - Dark Plum - 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...
Close-up of pink yarn on a light background

Cotton Candy - Cotton 4ply

From $4.00
Made with 100% Pima Cotton. This fingering weight yarn is perfect for garments or projects. This cotton has been hand dyed, the House Dye way to bring colour to your...
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Sea Serpent - Cotton 4ply

From $4.00
Made with 100% Pima Cotton. This fingering weight yarn is perfect for garments or projects. This cotton has been hand dyed, the House Dye way to bring colour to your...
Masquerade - Stirling (Merino, Alpaca, Silk 4ply)

Masquerade - 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...
Multicolored skein of yarn with a label on a white background

Ridonkulous - 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...
Multicolored skein of yarn with a label on a white background

Caltrix - McLaren (100% Merino 8ply)

$33.00
A Blackwattle Original Colour 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...
Show Business - Stirling (Merino, Alpaca, Silk 4ply)

Show Business - 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...
Close-up of blue yarn skeins on a white background

Periwinkle - Cotton 4ply

From $4.00
Made with 100% Pima Cotton. This fingering weight yarn is perfect for garments or projects. This cotton has been hand dyed, the House Dye way to bring colour to your...
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Kiss the Prince - Cotton 4ply

From $4.00
Made with 100% Pima Cotton. This fingering weight yarn is perfect for garments or projects. This cotton has been hand dyed, the House Dye way to bring colour to your...
Close-up of light yellow yarn skeins on a white background

Vanilla Bean-tastic - Cotton 4ply

From $4.00
Made with 100% Pima Cotton. This fingering weight yarn is perfect for garments or projects. This cotton has been hand dyed, the House Dye way to bring colour to your...
0A01 - Ivory - Stirling (Merino, Alpaca, Silk 4ply)

0A01 - Ivory - 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...

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.

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