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		<title>Crucci Merino 8ply</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 23:47:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Crucci Merino 8 Ply is a beautifully soft and versatile yarn, perfect for creating warm, comfortable garments and accessories. With excellent stitch definition and a smooth finish, it is a pleasure to knit or crochet and ideal for everyday projects the whole family will love. 100% Merino, 100m 22 sts, 30 rows = 10cm Recommended ... ]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Countrywide Purrino 4ply Sock Yarn &#8211; 10 Colours</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 02:25:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Discover the luxurious softness of our new 4ply yarn, expertly crafted from New Zealand Possum, Merino, and Nylon. Perfect for knitting luxury socks, delicate garments, or cherished hand-knits, this yarn combines warmth, softness, and durability. Available in 10 stunning shades, the natural fibres create a subtle melange effect when dyed, giving each project a unique, ... ]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Crucci Nimbus Mohair Merino 12ply</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Tina Gill]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 16 Aug 2025 23:23:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This luxury yarn is crafted from 75% New Zealand Mohair, 20% Australian Merino, and 5% Polyamide for durability. With its soft, squishy texture and beautiful loft, this 12ply yarn is ideal for knitting warm, stylish garments and accessories. Whether you&#8217;re knitting a statement cardigan or a cosy winter scarf, Nimbus will add a touch of ... ]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Brushtale Upcycled Possum Merino 4ply</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Tina Gill]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 02:32:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This 4 ply yarn is a sustainable choice made from upcycled possum fur and merino wool. Off-cuts from garments and yarn that don’t make it into a finished product are shredded by our local partners in Christchurch and then sent down the road to be carded and blended with virgin wool and spun into a beautifully ... ]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Crucci &#8211; Baby Love 100% Merino 4ply</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Tina Gill]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 03:48:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Introducing Crucci Baby Love 4ply, a luxurious yarn made from soft 100% Merino. Available in 12 stunning colours, this yarn is perfect for creating beautiful baby garments and cosy blankets. Perfect for little ones, every stitch feels soft and special. 100% Merino 4ply, 50gm ball, 175m Recommended needle size: 3.25mm 28 stitches x 36 rows ... ]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Heirloom Merino Fleck 8ply &#8211; 9 Shades</title>
		<link>https://ashfordcraftshop.co.nz/product/heirloom-merino-fleck-8ply/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Tina Gill]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 23:49:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[100% pure premium wool. Soft, warm and very comfortable. Made in Australia. 100% Merino Wool, 105m/50g Recommended needle size: 4mm (US 6) 10cm, 22 stitches, 30 rows Care: Handwash, dry flat, warm iron, dry cleanable]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Crucci 4ply Sock Yarn &#8211; 12 Colourways</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Tina Gill]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Aug 2024 23:21:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Crucci 4ply Sock Yarn comes in exciting shades for you to choose from. Each 100g ball is approximately 400m in length and is enough to make an adult pair of socks. With 75% Superwash Merino this is a luxuriously soft blend with 25% Nylon for durability, and is easy care – perfect for garments too. ... ]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Crucci Aella Alpaca + Merino 8ply</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Tina Gill]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 00:44:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[NEW colours available! Crucci Aella 8 Ply is a soft and versatile yarn with a smooth, even finish, making it a pleasure to knit or crochet. Perfect for garments, accessories, and everyday projects, it offers great stitch definition and a comfortable feel against the skin. A reliable choice for creating pieces that are both practical ... ]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Countrywide Purrino 8ply &#8211; 15 Colours</title>
		<link>https://ashfordcraftshop.co.nz/product/purrino-possum-merino-8ply-dk/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Tina Gill]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Feb 2024 19:45:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This yarn has a superbly soft touch and noticeable ‘loft’ as the possum fibres come to the surface of the knitted fabric. The natural light and dark shades of Possum fibres produce a beautiful melange effect when blended with Merino wool. 8ply, 20% NZ Brushtail Possum/80% 18 fine Merino 50gm, 140m Recommended needle size: 4.00mm Hand wash ... ]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Broadway &#8211; Hand Dyed 100% Superwash Merino DK/8ply</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Tina Gill]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Sep 2023 01:50:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A gorgeous hand dyed, 100% superwash, extra fine merino DK. 19 variegated colourways available.   Double Knit/8ply 100% Superfine merino, superwash 100gm skein at net standard condition Approx. 205m/224yds Needle size: 4.00mm /US6 Tension: 21-24 stitches to 10cm (4in) Care instructions: hand wash in warm water or gentle machine wash Check out our knitting kit ... ]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Ashford Merino DK &#8211; 15 Shades</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Tina Gill]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Nov 2022 22:26:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[100% Merino DK weight yarn &#8211; Machine washable. This fine merino is beautifully soft to the touch. The unique high twist construction of eight finely spun singles are plied in pairs then plied again giving the finished yarn a sleek look with fabulous stitch definition which is less prone to pilling and abrasion. This light, ... ]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Ashford Merino 4ply</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Tina Gill]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Nov 2022 00:55:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[100% Merino 4ply (fingering) weight yarn. This fine merino is beautifully soft to the touch. The unique higher twist construction of four finely spun singles plied together gives the finished yarn a sleek look with fabulous stitch definition which is less prone to pilling and abrasion. This light, airy, warm yet very durable yarn is ... ]]></description>
		
		
		
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