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Beautifully soft and light Possum Merino hand dyed yarn!

75% New Zealand Merino and 25% Possum fur yarn, this yarn is dyed in skeins in small batches with fibre reactive dyes.

Possums were introduced from Australia to New Zealand where they have become an invasive pest. As they have to be eradicated to protect the native wildlife, the fur and items which come from the possums are used and not wasted. In this yarn, possum fur is blended with merino wool to create a warm and lightweight yarn perfect for many seasons.

The base yarn is super lightweight and airy. It is a 2ply yarn and would be suitable for light shawls and lacework. When this yarn is held double it is perfect for any 4 ply patterns such as socks or any other 4ply items. The generous meterage per skein means it's possible to make a shawl or other such items from a single skein. However it is always best to check your pattern for exact meterage requirements.

The colours in this yarn are inspired by the Iceni queen* who is called Boudicca by historians. This word supposedly means "Victory" in the Iceni language, and may not have been her real name.
Boudicca has gone down in history for sacking the Roman town of London, after the assault of her daughters and theft of her lands and property.
A very real layer exists in the sediments under London and other towns destroyed by Boudicca and her followers. This layer shows scorched earth where everything was razed to the ground. This layer is known as "The Boudicca destruction zone".
This yarn is inspired by this layer in the fossil record, as well as the brave woman who stood up to the Roman Empire who had wronged her, her family and her people.

*according to historical records written hundreds of years after her death.

This yarn was dyed by me in Canberra.

Yarn details:
Colour: Boudicca
75% NZ merino wool
25% possum fur
2ply yarn
50g/ skein
700 Metres per 50g
Colours: shades of light and dark brown, orange, grey and black
Recommend Needle size: 2mm

The mix of colours in this skein creates a really beautiful colour tonal effect when knitted or crocheted.

Because this yarn is hand dyed, there is a very small chance of colour bleeding. All care has been taken to remove excess dye, and all my yarns are pre-washed and rinsed.
It is unlikely it will bleed, but still possible.
If this is a concern, it is recommended that you add vinegar to the water when washing to prevent colour transferring.

Yarn caking service available on all yarns- select the Yes! Option from the drop down menu to have your yarn wound into centre pull cakes for easy crafting!

shipping is available on all Australian orders over $100AUD, and all international orders over $200AUD.
All orders will be shipped with tracking for peace of mind for all parties.

I only use recycled and biodegradable material in my packaging. For clothing, I do re-use plastic bags to keep them from getting wet in transit. Reusing old bags reduces the need to make new ones.
Wherever possible I do avoid plastic packaging.


Thank you for looking!