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Fall for the colour, then choose for the project. Compare Malabrigo Rios, Worsted, Mechita and Ultimate Sock, understand NZ ply weights and plan a beautiful knit with Direct Sewing.

Discover Direct Sewing’s rapidly growing knitting and crochet department. Learn how to choose yarn weights, fibres, knitting needles, interchangeable systems, crochet hooks and clever accessories from leading brands including ChiaoGoo, KnitPro, Rowan, Sirdar, Wool and the Gang and The Knitting Barber.

Let the yarn bring the colour. Discover Jewelspun Ombre one-ball shawls, choose a self-striping or tonal yarn, and pair it with a pattern, the right tools and a plan for beautiful colour flow.

Big stitches, beautiful texture and a project you will love using. Compare chunky wool, brushed blends and self-striping yarn, then choose tools, check gauge and plan how much to buy.

From smooth merino to airy alpaca and cotton, discover what makes DK yarn so versatile. Learn how to choose a fibre, match a pattern, calculate quantities and care for your finished project.

Choose yarn for a baby cardigan, blanket or handmade gift. Compare merino, cotton and wool-free blends, understand 3 ply, 4 ply and DK, and plan quantities and washing with confidence.

Find a crochet hook that suits your hands and your next project. Compare sizes, materials and sets, explore Clover Amour and KnitPro Waves, and learn when to choose fine steel or Tunisian tools.

Learn how to use Tunisian crochet hooks in NZ. Explore Prym KnitPro wooden hooks, sizes 4mm–10mm, and create structured, high-quality crochet projects.