A thick, easy-grip 16 ply wool yarn for weaving, finger-knitting, knitting and crochet, ideal for children learning a new craft as well as more experienced makers. Each ball is variegated, so multiple colours run through the one skein, ideal for pom-poms and playful, colourful projects. It's 100% Perendale wool, Australian and New Zealand grown, hand-dyed in small batches in NSW by Mollydale Yarns.

• 100% Perendale wool, non-mulesed
• Australian and New Zealand wool, hand-dyed in NSW
• Approximately 50g per ball
• Available in Pastel Rainbow and Bright Rainbow
• Suited to weaving, finger-knitting, knitting, crochet and pom-poms
• Colour combinations may vary slightly between batches, as each is hand-dyed.

Also available in our solid colour yarn, if you're after a single, consistent shade.

This yarn comes from Mollydale Yarns, a mother-and-daughter business in country NSW who've supplied Perendale wool to Steiner schools across Australia for 16 years. Perendale sheep are naturally resistant to flystrike, so the wool is non-mulesed by nature, and every skein is dyed by hand and dried outdoors in dappled shade to keep the colour rich and the wool soft.

FAQs

Is this yarn itchy or scratchy?
It's 100% pure wool, so it has a slightly coarser feel than a fine merino, but it isn't itchy or scratchy. This is the same wool used in Steiner school craft lessons, where children make wearable pieces like scarves, ponchos and beanies from it.

What age is this yarn suitable for?
Any age. In a Steiner school setting, it's the wool kindergarten children use to learn finger-knitting, and the same wool they move on to knit, weave and crochet with in later years.

How do I care for and wash this wool?
Cold hand wash with a gentle wool wash detergent is recommended.

How much yarn do I need for a project?
16 ply wool like this works well on 6–8mm knitting needles, or at around 4 ends per inch for weaving. A 50g ball goes further for finger-knitting, pom-poms and small weaving projects than it does for a full knitted garment, so for anything larger like a scarf or beanie, you'll likely need a few balls.

What's the difference between Pastel Rainbow and Bright Rainbow?
Pastel Rainbow moves through soft, muted tones, while Bright Rainbow is bold and vivid. Both are variegated, so you'll see a mix of colours within the one ball rather than a single solid shade.

What's the difference between this and the solid colour yarn?
This yarn is variegated, with a mix of colours running through each ball. Our solid colour yarn comes in a single, consistent shade per ball, which suits a more uniform project.

Do you sell knitting needles or crochet hooks to go with this yarn?
Yes, see below to get started.

You can get started on your knitting journey using our Bamboo Knitting Needles, or get busy crocheting with our Crochet Hooks.

Meet the Maker — Mollydale Yarns

Mollydale Yarns is run by Nicola and Evie, a mother-and-daughter team based in country NSW. Evie's own experience at the Armidale Waldorf School gave her a lasting appreciation for handcraft and natural materials, and that's the thinking behind everything Mollydale makes. They've supplied hand-dyed Perendale wool to Steiner schools across Australia for 16 years.

The wool is Australian and New Zealand Perendale, spun in New Zealand close to where it's grown. Perendale sheep are naturally resistant to flystrike, so the wool is non-mulesed by nature, not just by certification.

Each skein is hand-dyed in small batches by Nicola and Evie, working from lightest colours to darkest so their harvested rainwater can be reused before it's refreshed. Their dye house runs on solar and gas power, and every skein is air-dried outdoors in dappled shade to keep the colour and softness intact.