Tropical Yarn Box
Tropical Yarn Box
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Tropical Yarn Box 🌺🌿
Inspired by the lush, layered greens of the Daintree rainforest…
this palette feels calm, grounding, and quietly vibrant all at once.
Think deep green canopies, soft earthy tones, and that still, peaceful feeling of being surrounded by nature.
Each Tropical Yarn Box includes six hand-dyed cotton yarn cakes, carefully curated so you don’t have to second guess your colour choices… everything already works beautifully together from the moment it arrives.
It’s the kind of palette that turns into something you’ll actually wear… soft, natural, and easy to style.
Perfect for shawls, lightweight garments, baby makes, or any project where you want the colours to do the talking without feeling overwhelming.
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Yarn Details & Sizing
4ply (Fingering Weight)
• 100% cotton
• 50g yarn cake
• Approx. 200 metres
• Recommended hook/needle: 3–3.5mm
• Creates a lightweight fabric with a soft, smooth finish
8ply (DK Weight)
• 100% cotton
• 50g yarn cake
• Approx. 90 metres
• Recommended hook/needle: 4–4.5mm
• Works up a little faster with a slightly thicker finish
Will the colours look exactly like the photos?
I do my best to photograph colours as accurately as possible, but screens can vary slightly. Each batch is also hand-dyed, so there may be small variations… that’s part of what makes each piece unique.
Are all yarn cakes exactly the same?
Because each cake is hand-dyed in small batches, there can be subtle differences between them. They’re designed to work beautifully together, but no two are completely identical.
How do I find the start of the yarn?
All of my yarn is wound into cakes rather than hanks, so it’s ready to use straight away… no winding needed.
Each cake also includes a small “start here” tab tucked inside to help you find the end quickly.
It’s a simple little thing, but it makes getting started so much easier… and helps avoid the dreaded yarn barf 😄
What can I make with this yarn?
4ply is perfect for lightweight garments, shawls, baby blankets and fine detailed projects.
8ply works up a little quicker and is great for garments, accessories and everyday makes.
How much yarn do I need?
Each cake is 50g, and yarn requirements will depend on your project. Most projects will use multiple cakes depending on the size and style.
If you’re unsure, you’re always welcome to reach out. You can use the chat box on the website or send me a message on social media… it all comes straight to me, so you’ll be chatting with a real person (me 😄), not a bot.
Where do you source your yarn?
I source my yarn through a woollen mill here in NSW, which is something that’s really important to me as a small Australian business.
While the base yarn itself is imported, supporting local suppliers and businesses is something I always prioritise where I can.
All yarn is then hand-dyed by me in my home studio.
Need help choosing your yarn?
If you’re not quite sure what you need, I’m always happy to help.
You can reach me through the chat box on the bottom of this page or over on social media… it all comes straight to me, so you’ll be chatting with a real person (me 😄).
How is the yarn packaged for posting?
All orders are packed using eco-friendly packaging wherever possible. I try to keep things simple, minimal, and kind to the environment while still making your order feel special when it arrives.