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    New Zealand Alpaca Yarn – The Benefits of Knitting with Nature’s Luxury Fibre
    New Zealand Alpaca Yarn – The Benefits of Knitting with Nature’s Luxury Fibre

    New Zealand Alpaca Yarn – The Benefits of Knitting with Nature’s Luxury Fibre

    September 4, 2025|Tracey Bowen
    What is Alpaca Yarn? New Zealand Alpaca yarn is one of the world’s most sought-after natural fibres. Grown on small farms the length of New Zealand, our Alpacas yarns are...
    Possum Yarn: An Eco-Friendly Choice for Your Knitting!
    Possum Yarn: An Eco-Friendly Choice for Your Knitting!

    Possum Yarn: An Eco-Friendly Choice for Your Knitting!

    August 19, 2025|Tracey Bowen
    Possum yarn is a luxurious natural fibre that is lovely to knit with - we New Zealanders prize our Possum yarn and consider it a great eco-friendly choice for crafting.
    Does New Zealand really have Possum Yarn?
    Brushtail Possum eating a bird egg

    Does New Zealand really have Possum Yarn?

    August 9, 2025|Tracey Bowen
    Yes, we do! Let's talk about why. The Australian brushtail possum, introduced to New Zealand in the 1850s, has become one of the nation’s most damaging pests. Feeding on native plants,...
    Has your little hobby gotten a little out of control?
    Humorous picture of Jason Momoa and Jack Black wearing crochet sweaters

    Has your little hobby gotten a little out of control?

    July 25, 2025|Tracey Bowen
    Do you have a crochet throw on your bed? Maybe two?  And another on the back of the sofa? And maybe a Macrame wall hanging or three? And two dozen...
    New Zealand Alpaca Yarn – The Benefits of Knitting with Nature’s Luxury Fibre
    New Zealand Alpaca Yarn – The Benefits of Knitting with Nature’s Luxury Fibre

    New Zealand Alpaca Yarn – The Benefits of Knitting with Nature’s Luxury Fibre

    September 4, 2025|Tracey Bowen
    What is Alpaca Yarn? New Zealand Alpaca yarn is one of the world’s most sought-after natural fibres. Grown on small farms the length of New Zealand, our Alpacas yarns are...
    Possum Yarn: An Eco-Friendly Choice for Your Knitting!
    Possum Yarn: An Eco-Friendly Choice for Your Knitting!

    Possum Yarn: An Eco-Friendly Choice for Your Knitting!

    August 19, 2025|Tracey Bowen
    Possum yarn is a luxurious natural fibre that is lovely to knit with - we New Zealanders prize our Possum yarn and consider it a great eco-friendly choice for crafting.
    Does New Zealand really have Possum Yarn?
    Brushtail Possum eating a bird egg

    Does New Zealand really have Possum Yarn?

    August 9, 2025|Tracey Bowen
    Yes, we do! Let's talk about why. The Australian brushtail possum, introduced to New Zealand in the 1850s, has become one of the nation’s most damaging pests. Feeding on native plants,...
    Has your little hobby gotten a little out of control?
    Humorous picture of Jason Momoa and Jack Black wearing crochet sweaters

    Has your little hobby gotten a little out of control?

    July 25, 2025|Tracey Bowen
    Do you have a crochet throw on your bed? Maybe two?  And another on the back of the sofa? And maybe a Macrame wall hanging or three? And two dozen...

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