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Yarn Bases
I can dye up almost all of my colourways on this range of yarn bases, which now numbers fourteen. There is a range of fibres across these bases, giving each a unique finished product.
Merino/alpaca/silk dk singles yarn
A beautifully soft yarn that blurs the colours in dyeing. 40% merino, 40% superfine alpaca 20% silk. Great for sweaters and special projects.
225metres/100grams -this is equivalent of 8ply or dk weight.
225metres/100grams -this is equivalent of 8ply or dk weight.
Alpaca sock yarn
60% superwash merino 20% alpaca 20% nylon. This yarn has a nice fuzz and takes the dye really well. Suitable for all types of projects from sock to shawls to sweaters.
400 metres/100 grams - this is fingering weight or 4ply yarn.
400 metres/100 grams - this is fingering weight or 4ply yarn.
Australian Sock Yarn
80% superfine Australian merino 20% nylon. This is a smooth and sleek yarn that dyes the colours crisply. Suitable for all projects.
400m/100grams - this is equivalent to fingering weight or 4ply yarn.
400m/100grams - this is equivalent to fingering weight or 4ply yarn.
50% baby alpaca, 25% linen 25% silk
This is a soft yarn that retains a slight cream fuzziness which is the linen component not taking the dye. However it does have that linen drapiness! Colourways are a little indistinct and more muted because of this. Speckles also tend to be more blurred.
400metres/100grams - this is the equivalent of fingering weight or 4ply yarn.
400metres/100grams - this is the equivalent of fingering weight or 4ply yarn.
50% merino 50% silk fingering yarn
This is a luxurious yarn, with lots of sheen and drape. Yet it has good definition. The merino is non superwash. Colours appear lighter because of the high silk content.
400 metres/100grams - this is a fingering weight or 4ply yarn.
400 metres/100grams - this is a fingering weight or 4ply yarn.
80% superwash merino 20% silk fingering yarn
This is one of my most popular yarn bases. Good definition with a noticeable sheen. Colours take well.
365 metres/100 grams - this is a fingering weight or 4ply yarn.
365 metres/100 grams - this is a fingering weight or 4ply yarn.
75% merino 25% silk dk weight
This is a yarn for special dk projects. It has a slight uneven texture adding interest to finished items. The merino is non superwash.
200 metres/100 grams - this is a dk weight or 8ply yarn.
200 metres/100 grams - this is a dk weight or 8ply yarn.
50% extra fine merino 50% silk lace weight yarn
This yarn has a beautiful sheen and drape and definition. Takes the dye a little lighter because of the silk which reflects the colour.
800 metres/100 grams. This is a laceweight or 2ply yarn.
800 metres/100 grams. This is a laceweight or 2ply yarn.
70% superwash merino, 20% yak 10% nylon fingering weight yarn
This yarn has the darker base which provides a richer darker result.
400 metres/100 grams - this is a fingering weight or 4ply yarn.
400 metres/100 grams - this is a fingering weight or 4ply yarn.
60% superwash merino 20% yak 20% silk fingering weight yarn
This yarn glistens and dyes up to a rich slightly marled hue.
366 metres/100grams - this is a fingering weight or 4ply yarn.
366 metres/100grams - this is a fingering weight or 4ply yarn.
Upcycled merino dk weight (8ply)
This yarn contains upcycled superwash merino and nylon. Excess wool left over from the mill is collected together, and this yarn is produced resulting in zero wastage.
225 metres/100 grams - this is a dk weight or 8ply yarn.
225 metres/100 grams - this is a dk weight or 8ply yarn.
50% superwash merino 50% cotton
This yarn makes a great trans seasonal garment. The dyed colour has a marled effect because the cotton doesn't take up the dye. This yarn is very soft.
212 metres/100 grams - this is a dk weight or 8ply yarn.
212 metres/100 grams - this is a dk weight or 8ply yarn.
Kid silk mohair lace weight yarn 50 grams
64% kid mohair, 36% silk - This is an exquisite yarn takes the dye beautifully, Perfect to knit with another yarn to add that extra fuzzy feel.
420 metres/50 grams. This is a lace weight or 2ply yarn.
420 metres/50 grams. This is a lace weight or 2ply yarn.
Suri alpaca/merino sport weight yarn
300 metres/100 grams
A rustic yarn, yet soft on the skin. Great for combining with my kid silk mohair for a soft fluffy knitting experience. This is a sport weight or 5ply yarn.
A rustic yarn, yet soft on the skin. Great for combining with my kid silk mohair for a soft fluffy knitting experience. This is a sport weight or 5ply yarn.
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