The Story of The Rare Yarns Company

Ruth and Matthew Benge formed The Rare Yarns Company following the successful launch of the Tasman range of alpaca knitting yarns for the Australian Alpaca Co-Op. They have a long commitment to producing dye-free natural boutique knitting yarns using fibre from alpacas, llamas, coloured sheep and goats.

Wishing to broaden the appeal of unique and unusual knitting yarns, Ruth says, “Rare Yarns came from the simple idea that knitters are passionate about yarns that are beautiful, out of the ordinary and great to use.”

As Ruth says, “We live in a world full of man-made fibres, some very beautiful, but there really is nothing better than natural knitting yarns, especially ones with the lightness, softness and touch of ours. We believe people are looking for things that are hard to find, and how often does a company offer extraordinary yarns that exceed your expectations?”

With Ruth spending a lot of her time on the road meeting and listening to knitters and retailers, Rare Yarns is committed to bringing a high level of customer service and response to its business. Old fashioned service also meets the new frontier of shopping with this website. The full service online shop is safe, secure and very easy to use. The online store will also feature special ‘rarities’ or limited edition yarns available only online.

Feel free to contact me by email: ruth@rareyarns.co.nz