Cabana D’yarna

  • A cozy yarn studio corner featuring an oversized, open cabana-style shelving unit overflowing with neatly wound skeins of yarn in tropical brights: flamingo pinks, turquoise blues, citrus oranges, and sunny yellows. Textured wooden cubbies contrast with the plush softness of the fibers, some skeins playfully tumbling out. The scene is set against a light, airy wall with a subtle palm-leaf shadow cast from an unseen plant. Warm afternoon sunlight filters in from the left, creating soft highlights along the curves of the yarn and gentle shadows in each cubby. Photographic realism with a clean, modern composition shot at eye level, sharp focus throughout, evoking a playful, inviting atmosphere that feels like a colourful beach cabana for makers.

Cabana D’yarna

Is a cosy studio space — part workshop, part yarn haven, part cat kingdom — where creativity and gentle chaos live side by side. Miss Socks, our resident quality‑control officer, keeps a close eye on all activity, ensuring everything meets her high feline standards.

Colourful Yarn Studio

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special place where time stops

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From dyeing to knitting & crochetting classes, and open studio times, we tailor sessions for all ages and skill levels.

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Colorful Yarn Events

Love from the 45th Parallel

2 homes = 1 latitude
A collaboration with Amy from Handmaiden – special project for the 45Fibre Gore.
Finish whenever your heart (and your yarn) allows but preferably by the end of April 2026 if you are coming to the 45Fibre Gore, New Zealand, wear it and win an awesome prize!

Tag: Use 45LOVEKAL on your project page so we can all find each other.

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  • A cozy yarn studio corner featuring an oversized, open cabana-style shelving unit overflowing with neatly wound skeins of yarn in tropical brights: flamingo pinks, turquoise blues, citrus oranges, and sunny yellows. Textured wooden cubbies contrast with the plush softness of the fibers, some skeins playfully tumbling out. The scene is set against a light, airy wall with a subtle palm-leaf shadow cast from an unseen plant. Warm afternoon sunlight filters in from the left, creating soft highlights along the curves of the yarn and gentle shadows in each cubby. Photographic realism with a clean, modern composition shot at eye level, sharp focus throughout, evoking a playful, inviting atmosphere that feels like a colourful beach cabana for makers.

Colorful textiles, laughter, and a rainbow of skeins fill every corner. Explore our make-space through a quick tour.

Snippets of our latest hues, hand-dyed fibers, and bold patterns captured in vibrant light everyday

Makers’ Feedback

Our reviews are glowing — the kind that make you do a little happy dance in the yarn aisle. Visitors keep calling Cabana D’yarna warm, welcoming, and dangerously irresistible for fibre lovers.

If you’ve wandered in, squished a skein, or been gently supervised by Miss Socks, thank you for sharing the love. Your words help this tiny rural studio shine bright.

Rating: 5 out of 5.

Diana has a lovely range of special yarns, many that you won’t find elsewhere! It is always a pleasure shopping with this lovely lady!
– Megan R

Rating: 5 out of 5.

Diana’s service is amazing! She is incredibly helpful, has great products, ensures that you get what you want and then provides great tracking of your shipment. 100% recommend for the amazing service and great customer support

— Helen M

Rating: 5 out of 5.

This is the home of Cabana D’Yarna, the friendliest little yarn studio. You can buy beautiful handknits, gorgeous yarns, and lots of handy little gizmos for crafters. But best of all you can find patterns for Diana McDougall’s stunning original knit designs and hang out with Diana who has a wealth of skills, ideas and kind support to share.
– Margaret L

Rating: 5 out of 5.

Perfectly Imperfect Twists is my go-to for knitting inspiration. The interesting patterns are clear and easy to follow. Every month or so something new is created to tempt knitters. The yarns available through this supplier are “to die for” though of course you can use yarns from your stash if you want to.

– Laura D

Rating: 5 out of 5.


Diana is so helpful and kind and responds very promptly to messages. She is rightly enthusiastic about her beautiful products and offers all the support you could need with what is purchased from her. I wholeheartedly recommend Perfectly Imperfect Twists.
– Jeannie C

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We’d love to hear from you about workshops, commissions, or a casual yarn chat.

Cabana D’yarna 1028 Dipton Winton Highway, Rd 2 Winton , New Zealand, postal code 9782