Starcrest Farm 4 Ply Polwarth Woollen Spun Naturals.

Discover the pure, natural beauty of Canterbury Polwarth wool — grown, processed, and spun right here in our region. Starcrest Farm Polwarth Naturals is a rare, fully New Zealand-made yarn that celebrates the true colour and character of Polwarth fleece, straight from the sheep to your needles.

The Story Behind the Yarn:

Eleanor and Jack Patterson raise their Polwarth sheep on their farm in Oxford, North Canterbury — just down the road from us in Rangiora. This natural, undyed yarn showcases the beautiful cream and soft grey tones that come directly from their flock, with no dyes or treatments to mask the wool's inherent beauty. The fleece is processed in Christchurch and woollen spun to create a light, lofty yarn that's as local as it gets. From paddock to skein, this yarn never leaves Canterbury.

Why You'll Love This Yarn:

• Fully Canterbury-made: Grown in Oxford, processed in Christchurch — a genuinely local yarn
• Natural, undyed Polwarth: Beautiful cream and soft grey tones straight from the fleece
• Incredibly soft: Polwarth is prized for its silky handle and gentle feel against the skin
• Woollen spun: Light and lofty with excellent warmth and a slight halo
• Generous meterage: 100g = 370 metres — goes a long way for your projects
• Versatile weight: Works beautifully for both 4ply and 5ply patterns
• Premium NZ yarn: A true celebration of Canterbury wool and local craftsmanship
• Sustainable choice: No dyes, minimal processing, maximum natural beauty

Polwarth wool is a fine wool breed known for its exceptional softness, strength, and beautiful lustre. The woollen spinning method creates a lofty, airy yarn with excellent warmth — perfect for garments, accessories, and projects where you want the natural beauty of the fibre to shine through. The natural cream and grey tones are timeless and elegant, working beautifully for everything from baby knits to adult garments.

Yarn Details:

• Fibre: 100% New Zealand Polwarth wool (natural, undyed)
• Weight: Fingering / 4ply / 5ply
• Skein size: 100g = approximately 370 metres
• Woollen spun for loft and warmth
• Grown on Starcrest Farm, Oxford, Canterbury
• Recommended needles: 3.25mm–3.75mm (depending on desired gauge)

Perfect For:

• Baby layettes and children's garments
• Lightweight jumpers and cardigans
• Shawls, wraps, and scarves
• Socks with natural warmth
• Any project where you want pure, undyed natural fibre

Natural Colour Variations:
Because this yarn is undyed, each skein reflects the natural colour of the fleece. You may see subtle variations in tone from skein to skein — this is part of the beauty of working with natural, unprocessed wool. We recommend purchasing enough yarn for your project from the same batch if colour consistency is important.

Care: Handwash only in cool water with wool-safe detergent. Lay flat to dry to preserve the beautiful softness and natural loft.

When you knit with Starcrest Farm Polwarth Naturals, you're supporting local farming and local processing — all within our own Canterbury region. It's a yarn that connects you directly to the land, the sheep, and the hands that created it, in its purest, most natural form.