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.

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! ✨

A little while back I was fortunate to test knit the Snow Gum vest by . It’s been hard to keep it a secret, but the pat...
06/07/2026

A little while back I was fortunate to test knit the Snow Gum vest by . It’s been hard to keep it a secret, but the pattern will be released at the end of July in the 10th anniversary publication by .

It was a nice cruisey project, I’ve cropped my version so I could wear with with my dresses. I used Scuttlebutt (a woollen construction Perendale/Merino blend) in colour Burnt Henna and for the colourwork section I stash busted scrap and a little handspun treasure.
I would definitely make it again and my mum has requested a full length version in blue…

Spotted in the wild. A dyer in her garden taking a break from packing for the Australian Sheep & Wool Show.If you are p...
05/07/2026

Spotted in the wild. A dyer in her garden taking a break from packing for the Australian Sheep & Wool Show.

If you are planning to attend this big show my hot tips are:
A) make some notes about what you might want to create and what materials it would require.
B) bring along a cup & cutlery or better yet pack a snack to keep you fueled up for watching the sheep dog trials!
C) bring a comfortable bag to carry any purchases.
D) wear comfortable shoes.
E) consider a cash budget to help you stick to your limit. Many small vendors like myself prefer cash but can accept card payments.

Bringing back Blackbeard yarn (Polwarth/silk blend 4ply) for a limited time….Visit my stall at the Australian Sheep and ...
29/06/2026

Bringing back Blackbeard yarn (Polwarth/silk blend 4ply) for a limited time….
Visit my stall at the Australian Sheep and Wool show to see how amazing it feels 💖 some have reported working with this yarn to be better than s*x. Could there be such a thing as ta***ic knitting? 🤔

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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