Ashford
Art: Cone Ashford
Description
Dyes beautifully with Ashford Wool Dyes.
Double Knit/8ply
100% Merino
1kg Cone
Approx. 2000m/2187yds
Care instructions: Machine washable/superwash.
Looking for a dyeable yarn that’s soft, responsive, and made from 100% natural fibre? Ashford’s Merino DK (Non-Superwash) gives you a beautiful blank canvas—ideal for custom colours and projects where softness and stitch definition truly matter. It bulks gently after washing, revealing its full warmth and body.
When you're planning a dye project or want full control over colour and finish, not all undyed yarns are equal. Some feel too processed, too stiff, or just don’t hold colour the way you’d hoped. And if the texture isn’t right, it can leave you feeling hesitant about your final piece.
This Merino DK from Ashford offers a refreshingly honest base. Spun from 100% non-superwash merino with a fine 21–22 micron count, it's soft to the touch yet holds its shape beautifully. Because it’s unbulked, the yarn appears finer before washing or dyeing—but once processed, it blooms into a full, bouncy DK weight that’s a joy to work with. Whether you’re dyeing with botanical colours or simply keeping it natural, this yarn brings confidence to your creative process.
The real reward comes in the making. You’ll feel grounded in the texture, reassured by the fibre’s quality, and proud of the piece you’re shaping. Whether you're crafting for someone else or just for you, it's the kind of yarn that makes the journey as satisfying as the result.
Key Features & Benefits:
• 100% fine merino wool: Soft and breathable with a lovely natural bounce
• Non-superwash and unbulked: Retains structure, ideal for natural dyeing
• Gently blooms: Appears fine, but bulks up after dyeing or washing
• Smooth and springy: Lovely stitch definition and elasticity
Available in two sizes: Choose 100g skeins for small projects or 1kg cones for larger plans
Shipping and returns
Delivery charges:
Delivery charges are based on the final weight of the parcel and determined by Australia Post postage rates. Postage is added at the later stage of the ordering process.
Select the items you require, click on 'Purchase Now' enter 'Your Details' (including country) then the next screen automatically calculates the postage.
This process is required to provide the correct calculation, based on the total weight and the country to be sent to.
A reliable and cost-effective service is provided by Australia Post - all deliveries are sent via the delivery option you have chosen. Australia postage options include Regular postage and Express postage. International postage options include Airmail and sea mail.
Note: A new charge has been introduced in the United States of America (USA) for articles over 500g, so Australia Post has added an additional $9 security surcharge. This additional process may cause transit delays of up to 48 hours.
Returns policy:
Your satisfaction is important to us. If the yarn is damaged or incorrect, please contact us within 7 days of its arrival and we will replace it. Yarn must be returned in original condition as received.
We do not offer refunds, but we will happily exchange, when an item is returned in original, unopened packaging, with receipt for proof of purchase.
We do not accept exchanges or returns on patterns, books or needles.
We do not offer refunds for change of mind.
We offer exchanges on excess yarn (2 or more balls of the same yarn, colour and dye lot/batch), with proof of purchase within 30 days, in original, unused state and if yarn is still in stock and available.
We acknowledge the return of faulty or defective products for refund, with receipt, as per manufacturer's warranty and Australian Consumer Law.
The Wool Shop gift vouchers cannot be replaced if lost or stolen, please treat gift cards as cash.
We would like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which we meet. We would also like to pay my respects to elders, present and emerging.
Please contact us by phone or email prior to returning goods as we do not accept returns without first discussing your concerns.
In the event that we do not have enough stock to complete your order, we will email or phone you to advise. You may wish to have your requested items back-ordered at that point, take part delivery or cancel the order.
Please note that it can take between 10 and 28 days to re-stock from some overseas suppliers.