Yarn Bases

Our yarn bases are ethically sourced from sheep that have not been mulesed.

Lace Weight

Mohair Lace yarn base 

Mohair Lace

  • 72% Brushed Superkid Mohair, 28% Mulberry Silk
  • 459 yds per 50 g skein
  • Single ply lace weight
  • US 2.5 - 6 (3.0 - 4.0 mm) needles and C - G (2.75 - 4.0 mm) hooks
  • 32 sts x 40 rows over 10 cm/4 inches on US 3 (3.25 mm) needles in Stockinette stitch
  • Fiber sourced from South Africa
  • Hand wash in cool water using a wool detergent and dry flat out of direct sunlight
  • This light and airy yarn can be worked at many different gauges to produce gossamer-like garments with a loose gauge or soft, fluffy items at tighter gauges. It can also be carried with another yarn to add a delicate haze and to produce a warm fabric.
Suri Lace yarn base

Suri Lace

  • 75% Brushed Baby Suri Alpaca, 25% Mulberry Silk
  • 328 yds per 50 g skein
  • Single ply lace weight
  • US 2.5 - 10 (3.0 - 6.0 mm) needles and D - J (3.25 - 6.0 mm) hooks
  • 18 sts over 10 cm/4 inches on US 2.5 (3.0 mm) needles in Stockinette stitch
  • Fiber sourced from South America
  • Hand wash in cool water using a wool detergent and dry flat out of direct sunlight
  • This versatile yarn can be worked at many different gauges to produce gossamer-like garments with a loose gauge or soft, fluffy items at tighter gauges. It can also be carried with another yarn to add a delicate haze and to produce a warm fabric.

Fingering Weight

 Merino Sock Yarn Base

Merino Sock

  • 85% Superwash Extrafine Merino, 15% Nylon
  • 437 yds per 100 g skein
  • 4 ply fingering weight
  • US 1.5 - 6 (2.5 - 4.0 mm) needles and C - G (2.75 - 4.0 mm) hooks
  • 28 sts x 36 rows over 10 cm/4 inches on US 3 (3.25 mm) needles in Stockinette stitch
  • Fiber sourced from Australia
  • Hand wash in cool water using a wool detergent and dry flat out of direct sunlight
  • Soft and bouncy yarn that feels gentle against the skin with nylon added for extra durability. Perfect for socks!
 Merino Sock Mini Yarn Base

Merino Sock Mini

  • 85% Superwash Extrafine Merino, 15% Nylon
  • 87 yds per 20 g skein
  • 4 ply fingering weight
  • Same yarn as Merino Sock, but wound off to a bite-sized 20 g mini skein!
Merino Fingering Yarn Base

Merino Fingering

  • 100% Superwash Merino Wool
  • 437 yds per 100 g skein
  • 4 ply fingering weight
  • US 1.5 - 6 (2.5 - 4.0 mm) needles and C - G (2.75 - 4.0 mm) hooks
  • 28 sts x 36 rows over 10 cm/4 inches on US 3 (3.25 mm) needles in Stockinette stitch
  • Fiber sourced from Australia
  • Hand wash in cool water using a wool detergent and dry flat out of direct sunlight
  • Soft and bouncy yarn that feels gentle against the skin.
Alpaca Fingering yarn base
 

Alpaca Fingering

  • 100% Baby Alpaca Yarn
  • 437 yds per 100 g skein
  • 4 ply fingering weight
  • US 2 - 7 (3.0 - 4.5 mm) needles and D - G (3.25 - 4.0 mm) hooks
  • 32 sts x 40 rows over 10 cm/4 inches on US 3 (3.25 mm) needles in Stockinette stitch
  • Fiber sourced from South America
  • Hand wash in cool water using a wool detergent and dry flat out of direct sunlight
 Silky Sock yarn base

Silky Sock

  • 75% Extrafine Superwash Merino, 25% Mulberry Silk
  • 437 yds per 100 g skein
  • 4 ply fingering weight
  • US 1.5 - 6 (2.5 - 4.0 mm) needles and C - G (2.75 - 4.0 mm) hooks
  • 28 sts x 36 rows over 10 cm/4 inches on US 3 (3.25 mm) needles in Stockinette stitch
  • Fiber sourced from Australia
  • Hand wash in cool water using a wool detergent and dry flat out of direct sunlight
  • A natural alternative to nylon, Mulberry silk offers strength, durability and luster for luxurious socks.
 Alpaca Silk Cashmere yarn

Alpaca Silk Cashmere Fingering

  • 70% Baby Alpaca, 20% Mulberry Silk, 10% Cashmere
  • 437 yds per 100 g skein
  • 4 ply fingering weight
  • US 1.5 - 6 (2.5 - 4.0 mm) needles and C - G (2.75 - 4.0 mm) hooks
  • 28 sts x 36 rows over 10 cm/4 inches on US 3 (3.25 mm) needles in Stockinette stitch
  • Fiber sourced from South America
  • Hand wash in cool water using a wool detergent and dry flat out of direct sunlight
  • This indulgent yarn combines the softness of baby Alpaca, the drape and luster of Mulberry silk, and the fuzzy halo of Cashmere.

DK Weight

 Merino DK Yarn Base

Merino DK

  • 100% Superwash Merino Wool
  • 219 yds per 100 g skein
  • 4 ply DK weight
  • US 4 - 7 (3.5 - 4.5 mm) needles and E - G (3.5 - 4.0 mm) hooks
  • 22 sts x 30 rows over 10 cm/4 inches on US 6 (4.0 mm) needles in Stockinette stitch
  • Fiber sourced from South Africa
  • Hand wash in cool water using a wool detergent and dry flat out of direct sunlight
  • Soft and bouncy yarn that feels gentle against the skin. This versatile yarn can be used for scarves, cowls, mittens, shawls, and light sweaters.
 
Alpaca DK yarn base

Alpaca DK

  • 100% Baby Alpaca
  • 246 yds per 100 g skein
  • 4 ply DK weight
  • US 4 - 7 (3.5 - 4.5 mm) needles and E - G (3.5 - 4.0 mm) hooks
  • 22 sts x 30 rows over 10 cm/4 inches on US 6 (4.0 mm) needles in Stockinette stitch
  • Fiber sourced from South America
  • Hand wash in cool water using a wool detergent and dry flat out of direct sunlight
 
Alpaca silk cashmere DK yarn base

Alpaca Silk Cashmere DK

  • 70% Baby Alpaca, 20% Mulberry Silk, 10% Cashmere
  • 246 yds per 100 g skein
  • 4 ply DK weight
  • US 1.5 - 6 (2.5 - 4.0 mm) needles and C - G (2.75 - 4.0 mm) hooks
  • 28 sts x 36 rows over 10 cm/4 inches on US 3 (3.25 mm) needles in Stockinette stitch
  • Fiber sourced from South America
  • Hand wash in cool water using a wool detergent and dry flat out of direct sunlight
  • This indulgent yarn combines the softness of baby Alpaca, the drape and luster of Mulberry silk, and the fuzzy halo of Cashmere.

Worsted Weight

Merino worsted yarn base 

Merino Worsted

  • 100% Superwash Merino Wool
  • 182 yds per 100 g skein
  • 3 ply Aran/Worsted weight
  • US 7 - 9 (4.5 - 5.5 mm) needles and H - I (5.0 - 5.25 mm) hooks
  • 18 sts x 24 rows over 10 cm/4 inches on US 8 (5.0 mm) needles in Stockinette stitch
  • Fiber sourced from Australia
  • Hand wash in cool water using a wool detergent and dry flat out of direct sunlight
  • Soft and bouncy yarn that feels gentle against the skin. This versatile yarn can be used for scarves, cowls, mittens, shawls, and sweaters.

Bulky Weight

Merino bulky yarn base 

Merino Bulky

  • 100% Superwash Merino Wool
  • 109 yds per 100 g skein
  • 2 ply Chunky weight
  • US 9 - 10 (5.5 - 6.0 mm) needles and I - J (5.25 - 5.75 mm) hooks
  • 15 sts x 20 rows over 10 cm/4 inches on US 10 (6.0 mm) needles in Stockinette stitch
  • Fiber sourced from Australia
  • Hand wash in cool water using a wool detergent and dry flat out of direct sunlight
  • Soft and bouncy yarn that feels gentle against the skin. This versatile yarn can be used for scarves, cowls, mittens, shawls, and sweaters.