Jasper Yarns

14/04/2024

No Shaun - just no - you are NOT allowed with the girls this year!!

29/11/2023

Our last ewe to lamb and she has had triplets - well done Snowflake!

29/10/2023

From the looks of the first fleeces coming off this years ewes - they are going to be a fabulous mixture of greys browns and caramel

29/10/2023

A few of the new arrivals this lambing season at Jasper Yarns

02/08/2023

22/08/2022

Nearly finished with lambing 2022 with Jasper’s first set of babies showing some exciting colouring

10/08/2022

First set of triplets born to Jasper - all boys and all doing well

09/08/2022

New blanket just finished by Jill in our east fresian x beautiful soft and fine baby blanket

08/08/2022

Jasper has done his job passing on his colour to the first of the season lambs - born at daylight this morning - too cute 🥰

22/07/2022

And this is what we do on a sunny day - hand carding some beautiful wool fleeces

22/06/2022

From our “huntsman “ range - Gotland/alpaca x mens jumper - soft and light but with all the warmth of natural fibre - will keep the man in your life warm and toasty

22/06/2022

Short course for beginners starts soon!

Dates: Sunday 7 & 14 August
Time: 1-3pm 2 x two hour sessions
Includes all materials, 4 hours tuition & a delicious afternoon tea.
You will learn how to
• spin and ply yarn ready for knitting
• set up a wheel
• choose fibres for spinning
By the end of the course you will have produced a ball of unique yarn ready for your needles!
Your tutor: Jill has been spinning and creating with yarn for many years. She is passionate about sharing her knowledge of the craft.
Venue: 76 Cable Rd, Waimauku
Cost: $120
Booking & queries: contact Jill on 021 1609564