Pirate Purl Yarns

Pirate Purl Yarns Pirate Purl Yarns is a small Australian hand-dyed yarn business based in the harbour-town of Newcastle. Hello!

My name is Katrina, I am the head dyer at Pirate Purl Yarns. At Pirate Purl Yarns you will find a collection of luxury Australian grown hand-dyed yarns.

If you were thinking about the Westknits MKAL, I have put together a few colour options and will be uploading them to t...
04/09/2026

If you were thinking about the Westknits MKAL, I have put together a few colour options and will be uploading them to the webshop tomorrow. Livesnd available by 9am these sets are dyed and ready to fly onto your needles.

Each box contains 8 x 50gm skeins dyed on Cutlass, an Australian grown and New Zealand Spun 4ply 2-strand non superwash Corriedale yarn.

Tiny Friday afternoon shop update.My Lover’s EyesSailclothBurnt HennaAll dyed on 5ply merino/linen spun for me by GOR Wo...
21/08/2026

Tiny Friday afternoon shop update.

My Lover’s Eyes
Sailcloth
Burnt Henna

All dyed on 5ply merino/linen spun for me by GOR Woollen Mill | Sustainable Woollen Mill in their delightful off-grid mill in Victoria, Australia.

Firefly and People Pleaser are on the packing table today, what a sizzling colour combo!Yarn Base: Blackbeard (4ply Polw...
30/07/2026

Firefly and People Pleaser are on the packing table today, what a sizzling colour combo!

Yarn Base: Blackbeard (4ply Polwarth/silk blend)

Spotted by the fireside 🔥Two good sorts sporting Noble Jumpers designed by Susanna Kaartinen Knit by my mighty hands f...
18/07/2026

Spotted by the fireside 🔥
Two good sorts sporting
Noble Jumpers designed by Susanna Kaartinen
Knit by my mighty hands for the
Yarn: PPY Scuttlebutt (Perendale/merino) in Cornish Blue and Vetiver
Yarn, patterns and good times available at the today.

I’m delighted to reveal that knitwear designer Vera Marcu of will be stopping by my stall for a meet and greet at the ...
15/07/2026

I’m delighted to reveal that knitwear designer Vera Marcu of will be stopping by my stall for a meet and greet at the this Saturday 18/7 from 1-1:30pm.

Swing by for a chat and a chuckle about Vera’s designs for this year’s , the Noosa Cardigan and Noosa Scarf as well as some of her other designs.

When she isn’t designing knitwear, Vera also happens to be a gifted professional musician. I couldn’t be more grateful for her friendship, she is a cracker! ✨

My drying rack today.Getting a few things together for .retreat_and_market next month.This week I am focusing on 4ply. I...
12/04/2026

My drying rack today.

Getting a few things together for .retreat_and_market next month.
This week I am focusing on 4ply. I know the shelves have been bare for a while so I’m going to try and fix that.

Coming up expect to see the return of your old friends Blackbeard, Cutlass and a little more Old Salt. 🏝️⚓️

09/04/2026

What I’m working on.
Tesknit: Wusai Vest
Designed by
Yarn: 5ply Skysail in colour Pink Clay

I’m quietly stitching away in my workroom today. I’ve been swatching for gauge before making a start on yet another test...
09/04/2026

I’m quietly stitching away in my workroom today. I’ve been swatching for gauge before making a start on yet another testknit. This one is for and will be the

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