Looking for hand-dyed sock yarn in Australia that blends luxury, durability and purpose?
 
Meet Huasco Sock Kettle Dyes, a stunning fingering weight (4ply) yarn that pairs soft SuperWash Merino with recycled nylon for socks and accessories that feel good, look gorgeous and tread lightly.
 
Hand-dyed in Peru using a kettle-dyeing technique, each 100g skein of Huasco Sock Kettle Dyes offers 401 metres of tonal, multi-layered colour. Whether you're knitting socks with subtle shifts in hue or crafting a statement shawl with tonal depth, this yarn is your go-to for fibre with flair.
 
At Fancy Yarns Australia, we’re passionate about fibres that reflect your values. If you’ve been searching for where to buy recycled sock yarn in Australia that’s rich in colour and conscious by design, this is it.
 
A Yarn with a Story
 
Huasco Sock Kettle Dyes is part of the Huasco family of yarns, a collection celebrated for its exceptional craftsmanship and vibrant artistry. Spun in Peru and dyed by hand in small batches, this yarn showcases the timeless beauty of kettle dyeing: rich tonal colourways with softly layered depth and movement.
 
What sets it apart? The nylon content is 100% recycled, adding eco-friendly durability to the luxurious softness of SuperWash Merino. It’s a yarn that respects tradition, embraces sustainability and inspires creative expression.
 
Why You’ll Love It
 
Huasco Sock Kettle Dyes is a sock yarn that goes beyond the basics. From its eco-conscious composition to its painterly palette, this yarn invites you to slow down and savour every stitch.
 
You’ll love:
The soft strength of SuperWash Merino paired with recycled nylon
The tonal colour shifts that add richness to even the simplest pattern
The perfect balance of bounce, stretch and drape
The artisanal kettle-dyed finish. Every skein is unique
 
It’s everything you want in a sock yarn: durable, delightful and deeply inspiring.
 
Spun with Purpose
 
At Fancy Yarns Australia, we believe making can be both beautiful and meaningful.
 
Huasco Sock Kettle Dyes embodies this philosophy, a yarn that supports Fair Trade practices in Peru, uses 100% recycled nylon and showcases the skills of artisan dyers through its layered, tonal hues.
 
It’s a fibre that supports people, planet and creativity, and that’s a combination worth celebrating.
 
Perfect For
 
Huasco Sock Kettle Dyes is perfect for finely crafted projects with stretch, structure and a touch of tonal magic.
 
Try it for:
Hand-knit socks that hold up and stand out
Lightweight shawls with depth and drape
Delicate fingerless gloves or beanies
Baby garments with colour that pops
Crocheted accessories with tonal texture
 
Here's something we have made with Huasco Sock Kettle Dyes (and love!): 
Twenty Four Birds MKAL
 
Interested in similar yarns? Check out our range of
wools and wool blends
recycled yarns
eco yarns
hand-painted yarns
Peruvian yarns
 
Needing inspiration? Check out our patterns available both for free and to purchase!
 
Need your skein wound into a ball? Check out our ball-winding service here.
 
Want to learn more about recycled yarns? Check out this informative blog post here.