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0B65 - Slate Blue - 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...
0D64 - Khaki - 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...
0G20 - Lullaby - 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...
0B95 - Into the Darkness - 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...
0B85 - Prussian - 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...
0A99 - Midnight - 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...
White Opal - 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...
Ghost Gum - 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 - 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...
Aquarious - 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...
Caltrix - 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...
Desert Rains - 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...
Metalmark - 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...
Songbird - 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...
Lemon Zest - McLaren (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...
Sweet Potato - 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...
Caltrix - 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....
Ridonkulous - 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....
Lemon - McLaren (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...
Harvest - McLaren (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...
Ultramarine - McLaren (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...
Vivid - McLaren (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...
Peach Fuzz - McLaren (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...
Cherished - McLaren (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...
Glacier - McLaren (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...
Tiger - McLaren (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...
Deep Taupe - McLaren (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...
Gold Rush - 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....
Deep Taupe - 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....
Impulse - 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....
Mustard - 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....
Mustard - McLaren (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...
Midnight - 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....
Malt - 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....
Cherished - 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....
Ambition - 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....
Without Thorns - 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....
Lemon - 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....
Lagoona - 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....
0C50 - Malt - 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,...
Spellbound - 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!...
Vivid - 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....
Submarine - 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....
Neptune - 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...
Fern - 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....
0B58 - Anchorage - Coonawarra (Camel/Silk 4ply)
$55.00
An Original Blackwattle Colourway 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 -...
0B95 - Into the Darkness - Coonawarra (Camel/Silk 4ply)
$55.00
An Original Blackwattle Colourway 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 -...
0G71 - Lavender - Coonawarra (Camel/Silk 4ply)
$55.00
An Original Blackwattle Colourway 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 -...
0G76 - Boysenberry - Coonawarra (Camel/Silk 4ply)
$55.00
An Original Blackwattle Colourway 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 -...
Jewels in the Nile - Coonawarra (Camel/Silk 4ply)
$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,...
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.