Looking for hand-dyed sock wool in Australia that’s bursting with colour and creativity?
 
Meet Obsession Yarns, a vibrant fingering weight (4ply) yarn hand-dyed right here in Canberra on Ngunnawal and Ngambri Country. This Aussie indie-dyed gem blends 80% Australian Merino with 20% nylon, offering softness, durability and unforgettable colourways in every skein.
 
Each 100g skein delivers approximately 400 metres of beautifully dyed yarn, ideal for socks, shawls, accessories and garments that need to be both beautiful and strong. With a 19.5 micron count, it's next-to-skin soft and ready for your most wearable makes.
 
At Fancy Yarns Australia, we’re proud to support Australian indie dyers who create with heart, humour and hue. If you’ve been searching for where to buy hand-dyed sock wool in Australia, especially from Canberra's creative community, Obsession Yarns is your new favourite.
 
A Yarn with a Story
 
Obsession Yarns is the brainchild of Marie Donnell, a colour-loving, yarn-obsessed indie dyer who pours joy, precision and personality into every skein. What started as a creative outlet during lockdown has bloomed into a staple of the Canberra fibre scene and a fan favourite across the country and around the world.
 
Dyed in small batches using Australian acid dyes, each skein is a canvas of bold, playful colour that’s as fun to work with as it is to wear. Whether you're drawn to speckles, stripes or bold tonal blends, Obsession Yarns brings that unmistakable indie flair.
 
Why You’ll Love It
 
Obsession Yarns 4ply Sock is a joy to stitch with from the softness of Aussie Merino to the lively colourways that add energy to every project.
 
You’ll love:
The 80% Australian Merino for softness, sheen and drape
The 20% nylon for durability in socks, mitts and everyday wear
The hand-dyed vibrancy that makes each skein truly one of a kind
The next-to-skin softness (19.5 micron) that suits everything from shawls to garments
The artistry and local story behind every colourway
 
It’s indie-dyed sock wool with soul, a treat for your stash and your senses.
 
Spun with Purpose
 
At Fancy Yarns Australia, we champion yarns with personality and provenance. Obsession Yarns reflects the best of the Australian indie dyer community: small-batch, handmade and deeply connected to the land and people that inspire it. In 2025, Obsession Yarns was a finalist in the Yarn Dyer of the Year Awards at the Australian Yarn Awards, hosted by the Australian Yarn Show!
 
Supporting local makers like Marie means your stitches go further, not just in your projects, but in helping a small business thrive.
 
Perfect For
 
Obsession Yarns 4ply Sock is perfect for colourful, wearable projects that let the yarn shine, ideal for both beginners and experienced makers looking to play with bold, Aussie-dyed yarn.
 
Try it for:
Hand-knit socks with a twist of personality
Bright, bouncy shawls and scarves
Statement tops and next-to-skin garments
Crochet accessories with artistic flair
Stash-enhancing skeins for whenever inspiration strikes
 
Here is something we've made with Obsession Yarns (and love!):
Rosewood Shawlette
 
Interested in similar yarns? Check out our range of:
wools and wool blends
hand-dyed yarns
Australian-dyed yarns
Australian wool
 
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.