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Woolly Goodness NZ Beautiful hand dyed New Zealand merino yarn

πŸ’š From a conversation to a custom colourway πŸ’šOne of the things we love most about hand-dyeing yarn is bringing our custo...
16/07/2026

πŸ’š From a conversation to a custom colourway πŸ’š

One of the things we love most about hand-dyeing yarn is bringing our customers' ideas to life.

This colourway began with a chance meeting at WoolFeast Christchurch, where we met a lovely customer wearing a vibrant green jacket. We got chatting, discovered we shared a love of bold colour, and a few days later she visited us to create a custom dye.

Together, we chose a palette of glorious greens with one bright pop of colour to perfectly complement her jacket.

We think it turned out beautifully... and now we're wondering whether it deserves a place in our regular collection.

What do you think?

Would you love to see this colourway become a permanent Woolly Goodness favourite? πŸ’š

Let us know in the comments!

15/07/2026

Sometimes the best colourways begin with a conversation. πŸ’š

This custom-dyed skein was inspired by a chance meeting at Christchurch WoolFeast and a shared love of glorious greens.

Now we're wondering... should we add it to our permanent collection?

Watch the story, then let us know in the commentsβ€”would you love to see this colourway become part of Woolly Goodness? πŸ§ΆπŸ’š

🎨 Every skein tells its own story.One of the things we love most about hand-dyeing yarn is that no two skeins are ever e...
14/07/2026

🎨 Every skein tells its own story.

One of the things we love most about hand-dyeing yarn is that no two skeins are ever exactly the same.

We work hard to photograph our colourways as accurately as possible, but every screen displays colour a little differently. And because each skein is individually hand-dyed, you'll notice subtle variations from one to the next.

To us, that's part of the beauty.

Those little differences are what make every project unique and remind us that every skein has passed through our hands, one at a time.

If you're knitting or crocheting with more than one skein, we recommend alternating rows between skeins. It's a simple trick that helps blend any natural colour variations beautifully.

That's the charm of hand-dyed yarn. πŸ’›πŸ§Ά

πŸ–οΈ Meet At the Beach πŸ–οΈSome colourways tell their own story.This one was inspired by a walk along New Brighton Beach, ju...
12/07/2026

πŸ–οΈ Meet At the Beach πŸ–οΈ

Some colourways tell their own story.

This one was inspired by a walk along New Brighton Beach, just outside Christchurch, where soft pinks, sea greens, and rich chocolate browns come together in nature.

We dyed At the Beach especially for WoolFeast Christchurch ... and to our delight, it sold out within the first hour! πŸ’›

Seeing so many of you fall in love with this colourway made our day.

Would you knit a shawl, a pair of socks, or something completely different with At the Beach? We'd love to hear your ideas. 🧢

🌼 Fresh from the dye pot 🌼One of our lovely customers recently asked if we could dye two skeins in our Daffodil colourwa...
10/07/2026

🌼 Fresh from the dye pot 🌼

One of our lovely customers recently asked if we could dye two skeins in our Daffodil colourway.

So this morning, into the dye pot they went!

As it happens, we have two daffodils blooming in our back garden, so it seemed only right to introduce them to their woolly twins. πŸ’›

It's little moments like these that remind us how much inspiration nature gives us. Sometimes the perfect colour reference is growing just outside the back door.

Would you knit or crochet with Daffodil? We'd love to hear what you'd make. 🌼🧢

πŸ’™ From skein to scarf πŸ’™There's nothing quite like seeing one of our hand-dyed skeins transformed into a beautiful handma...
08/07/2026

πŸ’™ From skein to scarf πŸ’™

There's nothing quite like seeing one of our hand-dyed skeins transformed into a beautiful handmade creation.

This gorgeous scarf was knitted by one of our lovely customers using our Lake Tekapo colourway, inspired by the crystal-clear blues of one of New Zealand's most iconic landscapes.

Here's what its maker had to say:

"Beautiful colours. The standard merino seems more hardwearing than the super-soft merino, with no pilling so far. I would recommend this wool!" πŸ’™

Thank you for sharing your beautiful creation with us. It's always a pleasure to see where our yarn ends up.

Have you made something with Woolly Goodness yarn? We'd love to see it! Share a photo and tag us so we can admire your creation.

🧢 Explore our hand-dyed merino yarns:
πŸ‘‰ https://woollygoodness.nz/

We spend a lot of time choosing colours, stirring dye pots, hanging skeins to dry, and getting woolly hands...Then messa...
06/07/2026

We spend a lot of time choosing colours, stirring dye pots, hanging skeins to dry, and getting woolly hands...

Then messages like these arrive.

They always make our day. πŸ’›

Swipe through to read what some of our wonderful customers have shared.

And if a particular skein catches your eye, let us know in the comments. We'd love to tell you more! 🧢

Different fairs, different outfits 🎨✨Moira & Ross are just as colourful as the yarn they dye!Which look wins for you? πŸ‘‡πŸ§Ά...
05/07/2026

Different fairs, different outfits 🎨✨

Moira & Ross are just as colourful as the yarn they dye!

Which look wins for you? πŸ‘‡

🧢 Explore our beautiful hand-dyed New Zealand merino yarns:
πŸ‘‰ https://woollygoodness.nz/

Available in a huge range of shades.

Join the Woolly Goodness movement 🧢

🍷 Meet our Pinot colourway 🍷Don’t you just love those rich, deep tones? Inspired by one of our favourite wines, Pinot is...
03/07/2026

🍷 Meet our Pinot colourway 🍷

Don’t you just love those rich, deep tones? Inspired by one of our favourite wines, Pinot is full of warmth, depth, and cosy winter vibes.

I loved it so much I knit it into the beautiful Kimberley cardigan, designed by Jade Starmore β€” the perfect piece for cold winter days.

Imagine wrapping up in your own Pinot cardigan, sitting by the fire, and enjoying a glass of Pinot as the evening settles in… pure winter comfort 🧢πŸ”₯

Cosy days, soft yarn, and slow moments.

🧢 Explore Pinot and our hand-dyed merino yarns:
πŸ‘‰ https://woollygoodness.nz/products/pinot-dk-weight-merino-yarn-100g

Looking for yarn that's beautifully soft against your skin? Our Super-Soft Merino is just that. 🀩Spun from export-qualit...
01/07/2026

Looking for yarn that's beautifully soft against your skin? Our Super-Soft Merino is just that. 🀩

Spun from export-quality fleece grown in the South Island's high country and processed in Christchurch, this ultrafine merino has a micron count below 14 microns, giving it an incredibly soft feel that's perfect for garments and accessories you'll love to wear.

Available in both DK and 4 Ply/Fingering weights, you can choose from natural white or have your yarn custom dyed in any of our signature Woolly Goodness colourways.

Whether you're casting on a cosy jumper, a delicate shawl, or your next pair of socks, our Super-Soft Merino is ready to bring your project to life.

Explore our collection and find your perfect colour:
πŸ‘‰ https://woollygoodness.nz/collections/super-soft-yarn

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