Yarn Suppliers

Two boutique yarn businesses supply top quality knitting wools through the Artisan Fibres Gallery. These may be ordered through the gallery by mail after examination of the product via the links below.

Artisan Lace Yarns: Pure merino two ply and gossamer yarns are available in a variety of natural and hand dyed plain and variegated colours. A range of kits is available containing yarn, patterns and needles for knitting scarves, baby garments and shawls. Yarns and patterns are also available to purchase individually. Prices on request.

Link: www.artisanlace.co.nz

Touch Yarns: This firm supplies knitting yarns and patterns in a variety of different fibres – pure merino and wool blends with kid mohair, possum and alpaca. Scarf kits with yarn and patterns are available. They supply us with both commercial and hand dyes yarns in a variety of weights. Prices on request.

Link: www.touchyarns.com

Major Craft Suppliers

Betty Abbott: machine knitted tops, sweaters and jackets, felted waistcoats and jackets, beaded necklaces and bracelets.

Annette Broadhurst: Hand knitted sweaters, tops and jackets

Joy Ashworth: Hand knitted mohair jackets with hand dyed silk linings.

Catherine Bell: Character dolls

Jane van Keulen: Hand dyed embroidery threads.

Shona Schofield: Felt garments and wraps

Linda Wallace: Felt hats and beanies

Jillian Johnson: Designs and makes unique jackets and tops