Aimees_Wool_Shed

Aimees_Wool_Shed Artisan ooak dyer
Retailer of beautiful New Zealand and international yarn
Hand knit and machine made garments and accessories

I cold mordant for botannical dyeing, which means dissolving alum in hot water, then adding to a bucket of cold water wi...
05/05/2026

I cold mordant for botannical dyeing, which means dissolving alum in hot water, then adding to a bucket of cold water with yarn, and soaking at least 4 days.
In that time I also filled a pot with kawakawa leaves, brought it to just under a simmer, left for an hour, and let cool. Repeated the next day, scooping some out for a cup of tea also 😀


Blackhills undyed Romney. 10ply. Chosen because it fits the asthetic I was looking for.
05/05/2026

Blackhills undyed Romney. 10ply. Chosen because it fits the asthetic I was looking for.

Hero of the week . . . KawakawaThe next, however many posts, are going to revolve around this beauty. Fun facts -Kawakaw...
01/05/2026

Hero of the week . . . Kawakawa
The next, however many posts, are going to revolve around this beauty.
Fun facts -
Kawakawa leaves contain myristicin (antibacterial/anti-inflammatory), often used as a tea for colds, a balm for skin, or chewed for toothache.
Traditionally, leaves with holes (fed on by the looper moth) are preferred as they are thought to be more potent
Leaves have a peppery taste, used in tea, spices, and cooking
How does this relate to yarn? You'll see 😀


Go me. Finishing something else i started last year.Serenity Cowl by LisafSplendour 8ply merino/possum by Burnt Hills.Bl...
01/05/2026

Go me.
Finishing something else i started last year.
Serenity Cowl by Lisaf
Splendour 8ply merino/possum by Burnt Hills.
Blood sweat and tears by me.

Dont you sell wool?Why yes, and with winter getting closer, I'm also preparing so I can keep the shop open.The joys of b...
30/04/2026

Dont you sell wool?
Why yes, and with winter getting closer, I'm also preparing so I can keep the shop open.
The joys of being a 1 person business.

These sold out super quick. Im so glad you liked them 😀
27/04/2026

These sold out super quick.
Im so glad you liked them 😀

The beauty of hand dyed yarn. Small batch releases for special projects
24/04/2026

The beauty of hand dyed yarn.
Small batch releases for special projects

A quiet day in the studio . . Doesn't that sound wonderful? And I laughed and laughed as I look around my kitchen that ...
22/04/2026

A quiet day in the studio . .
Doesn't that sound wonderful?
And I laughed and laughed as I look around my kitchen that I've taken over with pots, yarn, and plants. (Botannical dyeing is my 😍)
Layering is also cool. I've got 15 hanks in here, merino, polwarth, and some mohair/silk just for fun!

Good fiber makes knitting easier
22/04/2026

Good fiber makes knitting easier

Grown, not made.
20/04/2026

Grown, not made.

Slow mornings.Coffee and yarn.Perfect
20/04/2026

Slow mornings.
Coffee and yarn.
Perfect

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Rotorua

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