Tin Shed Yarns will be open for the 2026 Taranaki Arts Trail. No 46 in the brochure. Hours 9-30 to 4-30 daily.
Tin Shed Yarn Design evolved from the workspace I started in in the Kaipara region. I have worked with textiles all my life and am always pushing to find artistic expression in good work
I still have a tin shed.
Here at the new Studio in Stratford Taranaki I have more space and light. Working with fleece and high-quality yarn is a constant joy for me.
The Learning Journey -Te Haeranga atu
Thank you to the ladies at Whakahurangi Marae for granting permission for my inclusion of motifs from te ao Maori.
Maunga in summer
Aran worked in Lana Gatto 60%Merino/40% Camel. Colour-Donkey
Shoulder straps with a Celtic braid give good structure as well as design finish.
The diamonds are traditional motif for an Aran. They also fill in a panel with relative ease compared to other stitches.
Cables divide nicely between panels. The Tree of Life motif is more associated with Ganseys but included here as the jersey is a gift.
“The Waterlilly Shawl” 2ply mill-spun merino.
The Waterlilly Shawl
Circular shawl. 90cm diameter.