July 1, 2026
If you’ve ever picked up a skein of yarn and felt an immediate connection to it, you’ll understand the appeal of Queensland Collection yarn. This beautiful yarn range draws its inspiration entirely from Australia: it’s landscapes – from the outback to the reef; it’s colours; and First Nations heritage. Every colourway tells a story rooted in this country, which makes it a particularly special brand for Australian crocheters and knitters to work with.
A Brand Inspired by Australia
Queensland Collection is a yarn range that remains distinctly and unapologetically inspired by our beautiful country. The colourways take their names directly from the land – think ochres, coastal blues, eucalyptus greens, and outback earth tones. If you’ve ever wondered where a particular colour name came from, you’ll find the answer somewhere in the Australian landscape.
The range is impressively diverse, spanning fibres from luxurious merino, silk, and cashmere blends through to plant-based and sustainable options. There is genuinely something for every project and every crafter in this collection.
While it is a brand created in Australia in 2004, it is now crafted in other countries for Knitting Fever.
What We Stock: Coastal Cotton
We currently stock three yarns from the Queensland Collection Coastal Cotton range, and they are a wonderful introduction to the brand.
Coastal Cotton Ocean Mist (10 ply) and Coastal Cotton Ocean Mist Fine (4 ply) are both 100% cotton yarns featuring
beautiful printed colourways inspired by ocean landscapes. The Ocean Mist prints add a whimsical, artistic quality to finished projects, with subtle gradients and soft patterns that give your work a depth you simply can’t achieve with a solid colourway. The medium weight Ocean Mist suits garments and accessories, while the Fine weight offers more metreage per skein and suits lighter, delicate projects.
Coastal Cotton Coral Reef (10 ply) is the boldest option of the three, with vibrant printed colourways that bring the colour and life of a coral reef to your work. If you love a project that makes a statement, this yarn delivers.
All three are machine washable, which is always a win!
What to Make
The Coastal Cotton range works up beautifully for both crochet and knitting – Lightweight tops, market bags, summer shawls, and stylish accessories, just to name a few. The printed colourways do a lot of the visualwork for you, meaning even simple stitch patterns produce stunning results. A basic granny square or a straightforward ripple stitch takes on a whole new character when worked in a yarn with this much personality. Or pair it with solid colours for even more visual effect. 
Make sure to check out our ‘Look What We Found’ section for patterns that have been made using this yarn.
Ethically Minded
For crafters who care about where their yarn comes from, it’s worth noting that Queensland Collection includes ethically certified options within its broader range. Some yarns carry certifications including GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) and Oeko-Tex Standard 100, and several of the wool-based yarns use mulesing-free merino. It’s a brand that takes these considerations seriously.
Come In and See Them
Yarns like these really do need to be seen and felt in person. The prints on the Ocean Mist and Coral Reef ranges are particularly beautiful in the skein, so pop into the shop and have a look. We think you’ll fall in love.
Here’s a free pattern for the Petal Market Tote designed by Made by Hem that can be crocheted using any of the yarns in our Queensland Collection Coastal Cotton range! You will need 4 balls of Ocean Mist (10ply) or Coral Reef (10 ply), or 2 balls of Ocean Mist Fine (4 ply).
