Hello,

we're Rachel and Bruce of Good Wool Hunting! I'm a dyer, weaver, knitter and crocheter. Bruce is a wanna-be knitter, but hasn't quite mastered it yet.

Our purpose is to bring quality, international yarn to New Zealanders, at affordable prices. At the moment we are an online-only store, however we are taking steps to open a physical shop in Greytown later this year.

I do my small-batch, yarn dyeing in our solar-powered dye shed in Greytown, while Bruce does his beer brewing next door. I mainly love to use plant matter destined for the compost, including onion skins and avocado pits and skins. I also have a thing for self-striping sock yarn, and hand-dye gobstopper balls, using acid dyes. When not dyeing yarn, I also enjoy producing knitters balm. We grow calendula and lavender in our garden, which I harvest and dry to produce knitters hand balm. I also make project bags to store your WIPS (works in progress) in. "Greytown Fibre Co." are the items that we produce in-house. When I'm not doing all of the above, I work as a librarian in a small primary school.

Bruce, who has more of a finance/accounting brain, has come along for the ride and supports all that I do.

If you would like to follow us on Instagram and Facebook, we can be found here on IG. We are on Facebook here. Please follow us, because we advertise special promotions there.

Greytown Fibre Co. is on Instagram here. On the Greytown Fibre Co. IG page you can see all the yarn dyeing (including natural yarn dyeing) that I do!

You can visit our online store to see the huge range of yarns, accessories and tools that we currently have in stock.

We look forward to seeing you at the Martinborough Fair!

Thanks for taking the time to find out about us. Please come and say hello.

Best wishes,

Rachel & Bruce

On market day find us on Oxford Street space 50 

We have been selling sheepskin slippers and boots since 1996 we love sheepskin.

KiwiGear Sheepskin offers quality genuine sheepskin slippers styles & boots for men and ladies at affordable prices. 

Also, Ugg boots, baby booties, sheepskin insoles, moccasins, car seat covers, rugs

We also sell Country Cowhide handbags and wallets.   

Out in the Cold produces a range of hand knitted jumpers and cardigans made here in Hamilton, New Zealand from mostly locally sourced yarns. We have a great range of styles and colours - cottons and silks for summer, and wool and alpaca for winter.

Knitting is a passion, not a chore, and every garment is finished off professionally with pride and attention to detail.

Try wearing one of our handknits and you will see what you've been missing.

Check us out in Ohio Street North or you can view the range at outinthecold.co.nz

<sub>The Palliser Ridge team are excited to be joining as Martinborough Fair stall-holders for 2022!

Based just 20 minutes South of where the fair takes place, this Sheep and Beef station is all about diversifying into New Zealand Grown and Made homewares, fashion & craft goods.
As the 2019 Greater Wellington Supreme winners of the Ballance Farm Environment awards, Palliser Ridge has a large focus on sustainability, farming regeneratively and working with nature rather than against it.
The farm itself, and all of it's products are certified NZ Grown, NZ Made and Land to Market verified; giving you peace of mind that your supporting a business that's doing the right thing.

In August 2020 Hyundai Country Calendar came to visit, you may have seen the beautiful wool products on the episode here.
The woven scarves will be just part of what's on offer at the stall this year; come and feel for yourself the difference that traceable prcoesses can make and choose a gift that you can wear with pride.

Click through our gallery for a peek at what will be coming with us, and be sure to come down and have a yarn with Lisa and the team.
Follow us on Facebook, Instgram and YouTube to keep up to date with all things Palliser Ridge, or shop online via our store.</sub>

<sub>The Palliser Ridge team are excited to be joining as Martinborough Fair stall-holders for 2022!

Based just 20 minutes South of where the fair takes place, this Sheep and Beef station is all about diversifying into New Zealand Grown and Made homewares, fashion & craft goods.
As the 2019 Greater Wellington Supreme winners of the Ballance Farm Environment awards, Palliser Ridge has a large focus on sustainability, farming regeneratively and working with nature rather than against it.
The farm itself, and all of it's products are certified NZ Grown, NZ Made and Land to Market verified; giving you peace of mind that your supporting a business that's doing the right thing.

In August 2020 Hyundai Country Calendar came to visit, you may have seen the beautiful wool products on the episode here.
The luxury baby blankets and cuddle bunnies will be just part of what's on offer at the stall this year; come and feel for yourself the difference that traceable prcoesses can make and choose a gift that will be passed down for generations to come.

Click through our gallery for a peek at what will be coming with us, and be sure to come down and have a yarn with Lisa and the team.
Follow us on Facebook, Instgram and YouTube to keep up to date with all things Palliser Ridge, or shop online via our store.</sub>

<sub>The Palliser Ridge team are excited to be joining as Martinborough Fair stall-holders for 2022!

Based just 20 minutes South of where the fair takes place, this Sheep and Beef station is all about diversifying into New Zealand Grown and Made homewares, fashion & craft goods.
As the 2019 Greater Wellington Supreme winners of the Ballance Farm Environment awards, Palliser Ridge has a large focus on sustainability, farming regeneratively and working with nature rather than against it.
The farm itself, and all of it's products are certified NZ Grown, NZ Made and Land to Market verified; giving you peace of mind that your supporting a business that's doing the right thing.

In August 2020 Hyundai Country Calendar came to visit, you may have seen the beautiful wool products on the episode here.
The luxury lambswool blankets will be just part of what's on offer at the stall this year; come and feel for yourself the difference that traceable prcoesses can make and add a little luxury to your home.

Click through our gallery for a peek at what will be coming with us, and be sure to come down and have a yarn with Lisa and the team.
Follow us on Facebook, Instgram and YouTube to keep up to date with all things Palliser Ridge, or shop online via our store.</sub>

Most New Zealand parents enjoy getting about with their little one in the pram.

Especially on cooler days when it feels great to get out in the crisp, fresh air! But do you find yourself constantly picking your child’s blankets up off the ground when they inevitably kick them off? Lost a shoe or socks?

Enter; the Fantail's Nest "2 in 1" Universal Pram Sack

This snuggly pram sack was made with NZ weather conditions and family lifestyles in mind.

The pram sack features beautiful, often limited edition prints, that are sourced from artists around the world, and is very practical.

The 2n1 Pram Nest will keep your 3-month- to 3-year-old safe and warm during those outdoor adventures. It is made from all natural fibres, using New Zealand-made wool and cotton.

A Pram Nest (or Sack) is like a sleeping bag for your pram, that zips up and allows easy access in and out. Machine washable and versatile, the Pram Nest also converts into a sleep sack or snuggle sack for your older child in the home once it's too small for them in the pram.

Too Hot? that's ok, the Pram Nest converts to a Liner during the warmer weather as well!

Kia ora! I'm Heather. I create beautiful hand-dyed yarn from my small studio in Te Awakairangi/Lower Hutt. My yarns are ethically and sustainably sourced and I operate my business with the utmost care and respect for people and our environment in everything I do.

I love creating rich, earthy colourways on finest quality yarns for knitters, crocheters and weavers to work with. My yarn can be bought online or in person when in stock or you can pre-order with me (yarn is dyed to order). Hand-dyed, handwoven scarves can also be made to order or purchased when in stock. Please contact me for any custom / bespoke orders.

You can peruse and buy here and you can follow me on Insta or Facebook here.

I'm a dyer, weaver and knitter constantly learning more about these arts from the amazing people involved in the fibre arts community in Aotearoa and beyond. I hope to meet you at Martinborough Fair or at other events I am trading at this year - Covid fingers crossed!! If not in person, then online, it will be lovely to meet you and chat about all things colour and yarn.

Ngā mihi maioha,

Heather

A lovely range of childrens and infants merino wool garments all machine knitted by Anne Donaldson of Anne's Knitwear in Marton. 

All merino garments are machine washable.  

Please browse the website for our full range and follow us on Facebook for new releases.