September mini skeins themes announced!

Mini skeins have been greatly popular with you guys, so I'll keep doing them!


September's geeky theme is Buffyverse. Vampires, demons, witches and watchers, and even a musical number! Get ready to saly some non-sparkly bad guys.

September's travel theme is geocaching. Geocaching is a world-wide, GPS-based treasure hunting game. So bring your hiking boots and prepare to look for a small box or container of trinkets... anywhere.

Shop Update 4/6/13 - A little bit of everything

It's been a busy week here at Yarn vs Zombies.
Club yarns have taken over my house, and custom orders for Tour de Fleece as well as my limited edition anniversary skeins are waiting in the wings.

But don't worry, I haven't forgotten about you!
This week's shop update has a little bit of everything. Gradients and self-striping, wildly variegated and subtly tonal. Cotton and wool. Geeky and classic.
I really hope you find something you love!


And don't forget. Tour de Fleece is coming. Whether you're a new spinner or have miles of experience, make sure you've got some fun fibres ready to play. There are still some Zombie Bites up for grabs in the shop, if you'd like to sample a variety and find a new spinning favourite.
Do you have Tour de Fleece plans? Let me know!

Shop Update 8/5/13

I only just realised none of my shop update blog posts have made it through this month.
Oops!
Today's shop update is live.
There are some exciting self-striping sock yarns to feed your addiction, as well as some lovely tonals and highly variegated yarns.

But the most exciting news of them all? Minis are back! Many of you have asked when mini skeins are making a comeback, and they're finally here! You can choose to subscribe on a monthly basis by theme, or get a longer subscription at a discount.
There's no greater way to keep on hexipuffing, set up your own stripes, or try out some bases with teeny projects.
How do you use your minis?

In The Dyepots

What's in the dye pots this week?

I finally got some merino fibres back. As well as Squish, my regular superwash merino base, and Grip, my 100% Australian Corriedale, I've got Slink, 100% Tussah silk (and the softest thing I've ever touched) and a new base, a non-superwash Australian Merino top of a wonderful 18.5 micron, Squoosh. Think of it as Squish's untreated sister.

But of course it isn't just fibre that's been brewing. I've also been busy re-dyeing some variegated favourites as well as playing with more semi-solids.
Semi-solids are difficult for me to keep in stock, mainly because most people who are looking for semi-solids are looking for very specific colours, and it's impossible for me to keep a full palette in stock right now.

So if you're looking for a specific colour, make sure to let me know, and I'll dye it up for you!

I'm trying to dye a semi-solid or two each week so I can add them to my gallery, to make it easier for people to choose what they like.


There aren't going to be many self-striping yarns in the shop this week, but you never know, there might still be a few!

Shop Update 12/2/13

Have you been waiting for summery yarns? 
Introducing Skinny Ginny, our firsst line of cotton yarns! Skinny Ginny is a fingering weight (we’ll bring you a DK soon, too), and up for the first time in the shop. 
 
There’s also some stripeys! 

Shop Update 2 Oct12

It's been a busy week, as I was filling mostly custom orders.
But I'm excited to introduce a new base: Vampire!
It sparkles...

Party Elephant

Festival Night Sky

If I Was A Rich Girl

Shop Update 25th September

September, September.
Are you ready for Halloween crafting?

This week brings Zombie Unicorn in both fibre and yarn, as well as some new stripies.

Shop Update 18th September

This week's shop update sees the return of our lovely Aussie merino top. It's such a squishy fibre. And it now comes in a larger put-up for your spinning enjoyment.
Prefer something with a bit more grip? Try the Corriedale!

There are also some lovely stripies and variegated yarns.

Shop Update 11th September

Super Deadly Kawaii

Today's shop update had to fight last minute Sock The Vote work and a four-day gas outage (resulting in no stove and no hot water, and thus, no dyeing).

Shipwreck Coast

But it brings several new colourways, including one inspired by a souvenir from Japan, and two that showcase Australia's coastal beauty.
Of course there's some self-striping, too.

Lacy Loligoth

Have a look, I hope you find something you love!

Shop Update 28/8

That's What She Said

Zombie Unicorn

It's heading towards autumn in the northern hemisphere and Halloween is only 2 months away.
With that in mind, some new colourways inspired by the goodness of autumn and some gruesome monsters.

Apple Season

Ghoulish

Shop Update 21st August 2012

 The shop is back!
There are some old favourites as well as some new things today. We've got some self-striping balls in several bases, a new-to-me Corriedale fibre and some brand-new colourways, both semi-solid and variegated.
And I've been playing with some luscious silk-merino blends for some stunning one-of-a-kind colourways.
What's your favourite today?

Shop Update 31/7

Allons-y

Matsuri

It's a small one but a good one.

And remember, you've got two more days to place orders to make sure I have time to ship them out to you before the shop goes on holidays!
And when I come back, I'll have some great new stripers for you. If you're a classic Who fan, you definitely want to check back in then... Just saying.

Timey-Wimey

Shop Update 24th July: New bases!

Bouquet of Dreams - Run Away

Exploding Box - Run Away

The shop update is about to go live. This week, I'm introducing you to two new bases I'm super excited about.

Brrrains is a super-squishy, tightly-plied 100% Merino that will put a spring in your step, while Run Away is a soft yet durable Merino/Nylon blend that gives you fantastic yardage, a soft hand and a durable finished product.




So what are you waiting for? Head on over to Yarn vs Zombies and check out what's in stock today.

Through Time and Space - Brrrains

Also remember, next week will be the last shop update before I go on holidays.

Shop update 17/7

Today's shop update is wee but fun.
Some colors are making a come-back and a new color flies in: Blue Macaw!

According to my friend, whose glorious rescue bird is the inspiration behind this colorway, red parrots get all the glory.
So here's to blue, the second-most popular parrot out there.

Shop Update 10/7

Possum yarn!

Lavender Dreams

Today's shop update is live!
It's a small one, but I'm introducing a new base, made with 10% New Zealand possum!
it’s like angora’s tougher cousin. 
Once you wash and dry your finished item, it blooms and softens with a lovely halo.
I made mittens out of possum yarn and alpaca, and they are the softest, most hand-hugging thing ever!



Of course, there's also some lovely new self-striping colors (I especially love the lavender colorway) and a one of a kind blue variegated skein that I'm tempted to keep for myself because I love the interplay of colors so much.

Pink Parasol

Feeling Blue OOAK

Shop Update July 3rd

This week's shop update is live!

Something new going up this week in the shop:
Fiber!
This wonderfully soft and springy Merino top is grown close to me (just one state over, on the island of Tasmania), and has to be felt to be believed.



Of course, there'll also be some stripey goodness again.

Shop Update 26/6

 This week's shop update is live! Inspiration came from my travels, both past and future, as well as nature itself.

Come take a look!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/yarnvszombies

Playing with colours

I love colours. I love yarn.
Combining the two is one of the great pleasures I'm discovering since I opened my sweet little Etsy shop. It's given me an opportunity to really assess what colours I like, how I like them, and how to translate this vision into something visible.

In a lot of ways, to me, dyeing is like writing. You start off with an idea, and you don't know if it's a good one. You start out. Sometimes, things go great. Often, you have to change tracks. Most of the time, you need to touch up and edit. And then eventually, you're done. Or done-ish, at least.
Then it's time to release your work into the wild and hope that others will love it as much as you do.

Which is why I love when you all tell me you love the yarn I dye for you, or share with me the projects you're thinking of making, or show me your wips.
It makes me feel like my little dreams in colour are growing up and gaining wings on your imagination. Like I'm part of your vision.
And that's a very special feeling.

Shop Update

The shop update for this week is live!
Have you ever been curious how some of the self-striping knits up?
Well, wonder no more.

It Came From The Deep

Spring Garden

Tabby Cat