Hi there! I'm Rebecca, a yarn dyer and mindfulness advocate on a mission to make your knitting a source of true peace and joy.
Since 2012, I’ve been creating hand-dyed yarns to bring knitters a deeper sense of connection and calm.
I believe knitting—and the yarn we choose—have the power to nurture and uplift us. I can’t wait to help you get more from your knitting: more calm, more comfort, more fun.
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The Yarn You’ve Been Dreaming Of
Would you like to feel uplifted and deeply connected to yarn? Let me take you on a journey of joy and delight with yarn clubs inspired by the wonders of nature and your favourite classic books.
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A Mission for Less Stress and More Joy
MISSION: To provide mindfully created yarns and inspiration that contributes to a positive, nurturing, and uplifting making experience.
The Augustbird mission is to bring more joy and wellbeing to the crafting community through incredibly soft, hand-dyed yarns. Rooted in the belief that knitting is a powerful practice for nourishing the soul, I create yarns with meaningful colours that help you connect more deeply with yourself and your knitting. I am dedicated to fostering a sense of mindfulness and self-acceptance through the art of knitting, ensuring every skein tells a story of kindness, creativity, and warmth.
Let customers speak for us
I so enjoyed my first instalment, Amy. The beautiful letter that Rebecca wrote to share her inspiration and childhood pleasure was such a treat and the description matched the yarn so perfectly.
Last night, I came home from a tough day to turn to Beth's chapter. Oh my, Rebecca has such a gift for creating something so truly special and personal, it's beyond words. I will say that once again, the inspiration shared in Rebecca's letter about Beth's giving nature and kindness was spot on to the beautiful skein, and the little gifts a true delight.
Thank you Rebecca for sharing your gift.
My most favourite, treasured, warmest pair of socks I own were lovingly knitted from this beautiful hand-dyed wool…. I absolutely live in them! The natural colour is gorgeous, the wool & silk blend is soft, so comfortable against my skin, & durable as it puts up with the friction of me walking around in my socks all the time. Usually I have to double-sock in the winter with all my other generic socks from the retail shops, but this single layer of wool doesn’t suffocate or bulk-up my feet, & it keeps them comfortably warm & toasty (& pretty) especially during these very chilly winter days, no more numb toes. This wool holds its shape & washes well. I love love love how the colour was achieved too, it’s a beautiful, delicate, earthy neutral. Thank-you so much Bec for sharing your creativity, passion & talent for others to enjoy x
I love a surprise! I received two beautiful skeins of yarn in my Fantail Mystery Bag. The yarn is so soft and gorgeous.
The two skeins are delightful and I will be making mittens for a friend with the blue on. I appreciated the greeting card that was included
I was lucky enough to nab an early skein of this base.
It is gorgeous.
The silk/merino is so soft with a beautiful drape.
The yarn has been spun with a high twist resulting in excellent stitch definition.
The stitches really do lay down beautifully next to each other.
The silk also takes up the dye beautifully as well and gives a great, almost textural interest, to the colour.
Beautiful to knit with!!
Got some of the new sock yarn and can’t believe how shiny and soft it is. As always Rebecca’s dyeing is beautiful and I cannot wait to a start my adventures in plastic free socks begin.
I got the first round of mystery bags and as always they did not disappoint. The wool is so beautiful, but when Rebecca uses her talent with colour it’s just phenomenal. Can’t wait to knit with it.
The yarn is gorgeous and so soft to touch - can’t wait to finish my socks