Yarn Bases


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FINGERING/4PLY
SERENITY SOCK 

Merino Sock: a lovely blend of 80% Superwash merino wool and 20% nylon. .   1115gm skein /390m. or 4oz./ 423 yards. Superfine (no.1) with 3/9NM Needles: 1.75-2.75 or US 00-2, 32-36 stitches per 10cm. One of the best bases for socks, scarves, shawls and all fingering-weight products

BELLA BFL/GOTLAND FINGERING

75% BFL 25% Gotland Fingering
4 Ply 2/7Nm100 gm/350m or 3.5oz/382yd.
 It is beautifully drapey and incredibly soft. Has a gentle  halo and is incredibly warm.  Perfect for shawls and sweaters and other items next to skin.

 BEAUTIFUL BFL

This is fingering weight of 85% Superwash Bluefaced Leicester Wool  and 15% Nylon. It has 100g /400 m or 3.5 oz./382.yd. 2 ply with a very high twist, making it extra durable but very soft. It is great for socks and shawls and sweaters!  

BRONZE GLIMMER

(Was Bronze Sparkle)

70% Superwash Merino Wool, 20% Nylon, 10% Bronze Stellina. 100g/400 meters or 3.5 oz./382 yd. This yarn has a beautiful subtle glint of bronze throughout its rich colours.

GOLDEN SOCK

Sheila's Gold Sock
80% Superwash Merino Wool, 20% Nylon - High Twist
100g/ 365m, 3.5oz./400yd. 2/7.3nm
This is a lovely well-rounded yarn, giving good stitch definition and creating a lovely plush fabric. Great for socks that wear well but also for baby clothes and lovely shawls.

HUSH SOCK  

A deliciously luxurious blend of 80% merino superwash-treated wool with 20% faux-cashmere premium nylon - noticeably softer than regular merino sock. Perfect for scarves or shawls - get the luxury feel without the luxury price!

Light fingering weight, 3/9 nM.  Approximately 390 meters (425 yards) per 115 gram (4 ounce) skein. Recommended gauge: about 7 to 9 stitches per inch.

MINDFUL MCN

An extra luxurious sock yarn, made of 80% Superwash Merino, 10% Cashmere and 10% Nylon. Light fingering, 4ply weight, 3/10NM, 100gm./350m or 3.5 oz./382yd..This base is wonderful for very soft socks, shawls and sweaters. 

SOFT TWINKLE

84% Merino Superwash, 16% Stellina (Sparkling Nylon). Light Fingering/Super Fine (no.1), NM3/9, 115gm./380m. or 4oz./415yds. Gentle wash, dry flat.  Drapes beautifully in shawls and other special items.

 

 

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BFL IVOIRE 

A luxurious, creamy blend of 80% superwash Bluefaced Leicester wool and 20% silk. 

This high-twist 3-ply yarn would be particularly good for sock knitting. The natural lustre and durability of the BFL combined with the sheen and strength of silk make a soft yet sturdy sock yarn with a subtle glimmer and shine. The long staple length of the BFL also makes your finished object more resistant to pilling.

 

MERISILK

A blend of 75% Superwash Merino and 25% Mulberry Silk.  100gm/400m or 3.5oz./382 yds. 1/16Nm. Beautiful rich colours with a lovely sheen for shawls and special garments.

SWEET SOLO

Our other 100% Superwash Merino fingering weight base, but made of a single ply of yarn. It has 100g/400m per skein or 3.5oz./382yd..The single ply makes this yarn extra soft, squishy and drapey for shawls and sweaters.  Extrafine (19.5 micron) merino is used to give a plump, silky yarn with a pearly lustre.

SUBLIME SOCK MINIS 

75% Superwash Merino, 25% Nylon.85m per 20g Hank(425m per 100g) 2/8.5Nm. 

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SPORT WEIGHT YARNS

SUPER SPORT

100% Superwash Bluefaced Leicester Wool. 100g Hanks 100g/ 62M or 3.5oz./67yd. 4/10.5nm

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 DK YARN

BELLA BFL/GOTLAND DK

75% BFL 25% Gotland DK
 3/7Nm 100g/230m or 3.5oz/252yd
It is beautifully drapey and incredibly soft. Has a gentle  halo and is incredibly warm.  Perfect for shawls and sweaters and other items next to skin.

COUNTRYSIDE DK/Light Worsted

100% New Zealand SW Merino wool. 225m. per 100g. skein or 265 yard/3.5oz. per skein.  Not next-to-skin soft but wonderful for hats, mittens, shawls, warm blankets and other projects. Softens beautifully with washing.
 

DELIGHTFUL DK

75% Superwash Merino Wool 25% Nylon Yarn. 100gm./200m; 3.5oz./218yd. 4/9NM.  Medium grade, 27 micron superwash merino wool is combined with nylon for a very durable and springy sock yarn, designed for items that will be worn and washed a lot, fantastic for hard wearing socks, gloves and jumpers.

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MERISILK DK