Looking to buy quality knitting yarn at an affordable price? Welcome to Knitting Yarns by Mail, your one stop shop for natural fibre yarn, specialty yarn, budget yarns, knitting patterns, knitting kits, needles and accessories in Australia. Let us take the hassle out of your next knitting project.

At Knitting Yarns by Mail we bring the yarn store to your door.

Wool, alpaca, silk, mohair, cotton, cashmere, bamboo; we are the natural fibre specialists.

'Knit of the Week'

Noro Silk Garden 8ply

Decadent multi-shade premium quality silk blend yarn with free scarf pattern offer

Buy this week and save!

We are retailers of the best specialty knitting yarns from the best brands; Jo Sharp (alpaca, wool, silk & cashmere blends), Patons (wool knitting yarn, mohair), Cleckheaton (including Studio Mohair and Bamboo), Heirloom yarns (including specialty Jigsaw sock yarn, bamboo , alpaca, premium merino wool, mohair, cotton and organic cotton yarn), Debbie Bliss (silk knitting yarn, cashmerino), Eki Riva (alpaca knitting yarn, kid mohair), Lana Gatto (cashmere), Noro (silk knitting yarn), Shepherd (wool), Panda (wool knitting yarn) and Design Spun (mohair), as well as an exclusive range of wool and mohair yarns from Stokesay Mohair Farm.

We are also retailers of an extensive range of knitting pattern books and pattern leaflets to complement our knitting yarns and knitting wool. We stock patterns from Jean Greenhowe, Debbie Bliss, Patons, Heirloom, Jo Sharp, Cleckheaton, Panda and Shepherd. Choose from a range of childrens toy patterns, doll, teddy & dolls clothes patterns, scarves, hats & beanies, or mitten & gloves; garment patterns including jackets, coats, jumpers, cardigans, dresses & tops and more; homeware patterns including cushions or rugs; and accessories including bags, belts, tea cosies and coat hanger covers. We stock patterns for both knitting and crochet.

Not sure about a yarn or wool colour or texture? Ask us for a free sample of your chosen knitting yarn, and we'll send a shade card out to you. Our friendly staff are also on hand to help you with any queries you may have about our patterns or knitting yarns. Click the Contact Us tab above and send us an e-mail, phone or write.

Enjoy our super-fast order turnaround. Most orders are despatched within 1-2 working days, so you won't have to wait to get started. For your convenience, we have a fully stocked warehouse which is replenished weekly. If there will be a delay for any reason, we'll contact you.

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With Knitting Yarns by Mail, there are no more nasty surprises. Delivery within Australia is a flat rate of $8 on all orders. We also offer International Shipping; overseas customers will be advised of postage and insurance charges by e-mail for approval before orders are processed. All prices quoted on this site are in Australian dollars.

Shop online using our secure Shopping Cart, or place an order by phone or mail using the printable order form.

Becoming a Knitting Yarns By Mail customer entitles you to a FREE subscription to our regular newsletter, which includes free patterns, yarn samples and details of special offers.

Knitting yarn colours on this site have been reproduced to the best of our ability. Given that all of our products are made from natural fibres some variation is to be expected and indeed is often part of their unique character. Please also be aware there can be significant differences in the way various computer monitors display colours: if an exact match is needed please ask us for a free sample first to avoid disappointment.

Interested in spinning, doll-making or hand-knitted garments? Visit our sister site Stokesay Mohair Farm.

Have a look at our news forum Loves Knitting - Cooks for Fun. The forum features articles, product updates and product news, favourite knitting patterns, and also offers some of our favourite recipes. We look forward to seeing you there!

Thankyou for visiting our site. Happy knitting!