New Shades of Very Crafty 8ply

 We've had to wait a while for the stock to arrive, but two new bright shades of Shepherd Very Crafty 8ply are now available.

Shade 838 (Bright Green) and 831 (Red) are lively shades ideal for kids knits.  Even though Very Crafty is a pure wool product, it's still gentle machine washable, making it easy to care for with kids on-the-go. 

You'll also love the price: at just $3.75 per 50grams ($7.50 per 100g ball), you can enjoy the peace of mind from using a 100% wool product, without the hefty pricetag.

'Knit of the Week': Heirloom Easy Care 8ply

Each week, we feature a different yarn that we know you'll love!



This week, it's Heirloom Easy Care 8ply: and it's not hard to see why.

Heirloom Easy Care 8ply comes in a wide range of shades suitable for all occasions.  As a premium pure wool yarn, it's naturally warm and soft, with a delightful twist to its finish that adds a hint of interest to everything you knit.  Easy Care is machine washable, making it both easy to care for and easy to wear!

This week only - buy Heirloom Easy Care 8ply and save 10%!

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New Womens Pattern Book - Totem 8ply Book 1256

Features 21 styles in sizes XXS to XL for 8ply yarn.

Ideal for Intermediate to Advanced knitters, Totem 8ply provides a range of gorgeous patterns with textured patterning, detailed lace designs and cables for you to get stuck into. 

If you've been looking for a little more challenge in your 8ply knitting, this is the book for you!

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New Pattern Book: Amber Warmers

11 designs for the whole family in Panda Amber yarn. 

Choose from a range of garments and accessories, including mitts, gauntlets, beret, beanies, scarf, tops, jumpers and vests.

At just $14.95, Amber Warmers represents great value for money.

'Knit of the Week': Cleckheaton Country Paint Box



This weeks' 'Knit of the Week' is Cleckheaton Country Paint Box 8ply.

Country Paint Box is a 100% quality wool yarn with superb softness of handle.  We were attracted to the glorious shade palette, with each blend combining several eye-catching shades to produce amazing results when knitted up. 

Try Country Paint Box for yourself this week and save 10% off our everyday low price!


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Stylish New Knitting Pattern Leaflets for 8ply Wool

Looking for something fashionable to knit this Autumn?

Try this stylish vest (left), featuring horizontal ribbing and cable panels, worn over a long-sleeved top.

With instructions for a broad range of sizes from 75cm chest up to 120cm chest, it's ideal for Autumn and Winter warmth whilst allowing you to move your arms freely.

Also new to our range is this long-sleeved jacket, featuring horizontal ribbed bands and a single button closure for that modern touch.

Both patterns are suitable for most 8ply yarns, including Merino Magic (which we are featuring as our 'Knit of the Week').

Happy Knitting!

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'Knit of the Week' - Heirloom Merino Magic

This week only, save 10% off the regular price of one of our most popular yarns, Heirloom Merino Magic!

Merino Magic is a pure merino 8ply wool yarn. Soft to handle and available in 23 versatile shades, you'll be able to create knits to please the whole family.

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Knitting Feature Articles

Interested in learning more about the craft of knitting? 

Have a browse through our current Knitting Feature Articles.  Here you'll find some interesting editorial content we've put together for you, with handy tips and interesting facts.

Keep checking in for new articles, as we will continue to update this section regularly!

Guide to Yarns on our Site

We understand how difficult it can be to find the right yarn for a project when there are so many options are available. Our new 'Guide to Yarns on our Site' is a great place to start.

Here, we've put together a catalogue of all the yarns on our site.  You can then browse through yarns of a particular ply, style or fibre depending on your needs or interest. 

After a yarn from a certain manufacturer, such as Patons, Heirloom, Cleckheaton or Debbie Bliss?  Use the handy filter at the top of each page in our Knitting Yarns category. 

We hope this tool comes in handy when you next visit our site!

A new 8ply Budget Yarn joins our range



We warmly welcome Shepherd Very Crafty 8ply to our Budget category.

At just $6.95 per ball, Very Crafty comes in at just $3.50 per 50 grams, making it an ideal choice for knitters on a budget who still prefer to use pure natural fibre yarns for their work.

Shepherd Very Crafty 8ply is a pure 100% wool yarn, available in large 100 gram balls.  Unlike many pure wool yarns at this price point, Very Crafty is gentle machine washable, making it much easier to care for.

Knitted at a standard tension of 22sts and 30 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch using 4mm needles, Shepherd Very Crafty 8ply wool is suitable for most 8ply patterns. 

We'll be expanding the range of Very Crafty shades available in our store over coming weeks as they arrive in our warehouse, so stay tuned!

Knit of the Week - Heirloom Colorworks 8ply

We've just introduced our new 'Knit of the Week' program here at Knitting Yarns by Mail.  What does this mean to you?  Well, it means you'll save each and every time you buy one of our featured products, with a new special every week!

This week only - save 10% off the purchase price of Heirloom Colorworks.  See our home page at www.knittingyarns.com.au for further details.

New Shades of Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino

We've added 2 new shades of Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino to our range.  To view, click on the title bar or picture above.  The new shades are 601 Pink (as pictured) and 101 Cream, increasing the versatility of this luxurious yarn.

About Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino: is a luxurious combination of merino wool, cashmere and microfibre.  The soft handle, smaller play and warmth make it an ideal choice for special garments for newborns.  Debbie Bliss have released two gorgeous pattern books for babies using this yarn, found in our Pattern Books category.

Patons Big Baby 3ply - Now Available

Just a quick note to let you all know that Patons Big Baby is now also available in 3ply.  You can find Big Baby 3ply in our new Budget Yarns section for $5.95 per 100g ball.

Budget Yarns now available at Knitting Yarns by Mail

We know you love to knit with the finest natural fibre yarns available; but there are times when the garment you are making or your budget just doesn't justify it. For these occasions, our new Budget Yarns section is the perfect solution.

Here, we've put together a collection of some of the best yarns available for those with value in mind. You'll find an affordable range of yarns in both natural and man-made fibres, with a wide selection of shades to choose from. Many of the yarns are machine washable as an added bonus.

In order to make it into our Budget section, a yarn must cost no more than $4.00 per 50 grams - so whilst some yarns in the section may cost more, they are available in larger balls.

Old friends joining our new Budget section include Panda Feltable Wool, a pure Australian wool yarn at the amazing price of just $3.50 per 50 gram ball. Patons FiFi also made the cut at just $2.95 per 50 gram ball. Patons FiFi has quickly become a favourite, and with the added bonus of our free 'Fun With FiFi' collectable pattern cards with every purchase, it now represents better value than ever.



New to Budget Yarns is Heirloom Dazzle, and at just $2.25 per 50grams we're expecting this yarn to rapidly gain popularity. With 15 shades to choose from, there's something to suit every savvy knitter.

And for a limited time, Patons Big Baby 4ply joins our range. At just $2.75 per 50 grams, Big Baby is both gentle on delicate newborn skin, and easy on the eye in its soft pastel palette. Get in before it's all sold out!

Stay tuned throughout the rest of January and February for further additions to our Budget Yarns range - there's more coming on line soon!

Organic Cotton Now Available

Summer is coming, and to celebrate the warmer weather, we're introducing Heirloom Organically Grown Cotton in both 4 and 8ply weights. Heirloom Organically Grown Cotton is perfect when knitting for those with sensitive skin, including babies and those with eczema or reactive skin types. It's much better for the environment too.



Heirloom Organically Grown Cotton is available in a range of subtle, almost pearlescent shades, guaranteed to inspire you with fancies of lazy strolls on soft summer evenings.

For more about 4ply Organically Grown Cotton, click here.
For 8ply Organically Grown Cotton, click here.







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A New Chunky Yarn Joins Our Ranks!

Those of you who are just starting out or who want to get results fast will love new Cleckheaton Nautico. Australian Made and wool rich, Cleckheaton Nautico is perfect for quick and easy knitting. The soft colour palette is inspiring, with shade combinations that will make your mouth water. Whilst lining up the balls for the photograph, I was almost overcome by the urge to start knitting right away! You'll be happy to know, however, I did manage to restrain myself... else the picture may have been somewhat lacking!

To complement the release of Nautico, Cleckheaton has produced a wonderful pattern book containing 18 quick and easy designs by renowned designer Jo Nathan. In keeping with the quick knit style of the yarn, the designs are stylish yet simple, and most patterns are suitable for beginner knitters.

To see Cleckheaton Nautico on our website, click here. For more about the the Nautico pattern

book, click here.

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Changes to postage June 2010

Unfortunately, for the first time in several years, we've been forced to increase our flat rate postage. Even though real costs have long risen beyond the $6 flat rate we offer you, we've been subsidising part of the cost of postage as an added benefit to our customers. With Australia Posts' move to sharply increase postage costs across the board, together with the rising cost of packaging materials, we can no longer afford to keep our postage at $6.

We still feel that our new flat-rate $8 postage within Australia offers our customers one of the best deals around, particularly as businesses adjust to the increase. Most customers will find they still save several dollars off the 'real' cost of postage, particularly on larger orders or with heavier items such as pattern books.

Here are a few tips to getting the most out of our flat-rate postage:

1. Plan ahead. Remember, no matter how large your order, we'll still only charge you the flat rate - think of it like a loyalty program that rewards you the more you spend each time. It takes a bit more planning, but if you think 1 or 2 projects ahead, you'll save more in the long run.

2. Order everything you think you will need for a project at the one time. If you fall a ball or two short or don't have the right needles, not only do you pay additional postage, but you also risk having to mix dyelots and will have to wait while we process your new order. In some cases the yarn may have been discontinued in the meantime, making your yarn difficult to source. Very frustrating when you're so close to getting finished!

3. Place your order together with a friend. Work out what you both need together (which is great fun too!) then get everything sent to the one address for a single delivery fee. You can divvy up your parcel when it arrives (and get a sneak peak at everything your friend ordered at the same time!)

We hope these tips help, and we look forward to helping you with all your knitting & crochet needs into the future.

Knit Your Way to a Share in $30,000!

Do you know the cutest baby or child in Australia & New Zealand?

Check out our great range of yarns from Australian Country Spinners including PATONS, CLECKHEATON, PANDA and SHEPHERD.

Knit something using one of these yarns for your baby, your friends' baby, your niece, nephew or grandchild. Knit a cardigan, booties, blanket, toy, scarf, hat...ANYTHING! And send in your photo.

Yarn purchases must be made between 1st May and 2nd July - the ball bands and receipt to be submitted with your entry.

For full terms and conditions and a full list of yarns that can be used, see the reverse of your entry form or visit www.auspinners.com.au. Children must be aged 5 or under.

If you would like a competition entry form, order any of the eligible yarns from us and write "entry form" in the comments section of your online order.

New Shades of Heirloom Yarns for 2010

Heirloom have made a number of changes to their range for 2010. Whilst we've lost a few old favourites, these are far out-numbered by some fantastic additions, many of which have been long awaited.

Here's a rundown on what's new:

Merino Magic 8ply: has always offered a broad range of shades, but we were most excited to see a purple (shade 222) and light grey (shade 206) added to the mix. Both shades are going to be big in 2010, yet are versatile enough that they will never fall out of fashion. Also new this year are Navy, Beige, Pond (a dusty pale blue) and Wombat (a versatile deep brown). We say goodbye to shade 233 orange, which has been with us since we first began here at Knitting Yarns by Mail. Click here to go to our current Merino Magic shade card.

Easy Care 5 & 8ply: now also offers a light grey option (Shade 762), and a Grey/Navy flecked yarn (Shade 770) for those looking for a different effect. Shades 760 (Red), 761 (Camel) and 763 (Dark Green) are also new. Terracotta (Shade 733) and Bottle Green (745) are no longer available, although the new Dark Green is a good substitute.

Click here for 5ply. Click here for 8ply.

Alpaca 8ply: two new shades for you to try here: Shade 961 Deep Blue, a practical shade great for both mens' and womens' garments and accessories, and Shade 958 Berry, a vibrant and uplifting shade. Unfortunately we've lost Shades 934 Sage and 933 Dusty Pink, which were two of my favourites: hopefully they'll be back next year?!!

Click here for our current Alpaca 8ply shade card.

Cross Stitch Kits now at KYBM

Knitting Yarns by Mail is not just for knitting anymore!

We know that you're interested in a range of craft activities, and with our new range of gorgeous cross stitch kits, we're now making it easier for you to find them all in the one place.

We've got cross stitch kits for gifts; some for Mum that are perfect gifts for Mothers Day; lots for kids and teens, from adorable teddies, kittens and puppies to trendy bags and shoes; and a wide range for the home, to brighten up your mail stand, craft room or lounge.

To see what's in our range, click here.

We hope our new cross stitch kits will bring you hours of joy.