Bases
We offer a variety of different bases from light fingering weight, to worsted weight. All bases are cellulose fibers, like cotton, linen, tencel and bamboo, with the exception of a base we are trialing - linen/silk which is 30% silk.
Care: I recommend handwashing all handmade items for longevity, but all yarn except linen/silk can be washed in the washing machine on a delicate cycle, in cold water. I recommend steaming after to relax the fibers
Blocking: I recommend steam blocking for all our bases.
Lace Weight
Pima Lace:
100% Pima Cotton
874 yards/100g
Lace Weight
Light Fingering Weight
Tencel Fingering:
100% Tencel
437 yards/100g
Light Fingering Weight
Bamboo/Linen Fingering
70% Bamboo, 30% Linen
437 yds/100g
Light Fingering Weight
Pima Fingering
100% Pima Cotton
437 yards/100g
Light Fingering Weight
Fingering Weight
Organic Cotton Fingering
100% Organic Cotton
437 yards/100g
Fingering Weight
Cotton/Linen Fingering
70% Organic Cotton, 30% Linen
437 yards/100g
Fingering Weight
Cotton/Bamboo Fingering
50% Organic Cotton, 50% Bamboo
437 yards/100g
Fingering Weight
Organic Cotlin Fingering
60% Organic Cotton 40% Linen
383 yards / 100g
Fingering Weight
Old Vegan Sock:
55% Bamboo, 24% Cotton, 21% Elastic
377 yds/100 g
Fingering Weight
Vegan Sock:
40% Tencel, 40% Organic Cotton, 20% Elastic
377 yds/100 g
Fingering Weight
Sport Weight
Linen/Silk:
Sport Weight (though it can easily work fingering)
70% Linen 30% Mulberry Silk Yarn
320 yards
Soft Pima Sport
100% Pima Sport
328yds/100g
DK Weight
Pima DK
100% Pima Cotton
218 yards/100g
DK Weight
Organic Cotton DK
100% Organic Cotton
246 yards/100g
DK Weight
Tencel DK:
100% Tencel
246 yards/100g
DK Weight
Cotton/Linen DK
70% Organic Cotton, 30% LInen
246 yards/100g
DK Weight
Cotton/Bamboo DK
50% Organic Cotton, 50% Bamboo
246 yards/100g
DK Weight
Worsted Weight
Organic Cotton Worsted
100% Organic Cotton
164 yards/100g
Worsted Weight
Pima Worsted:
100% Pima Cotton
181 yards/100g
Worsted Weight
Vegan Worsted:
40% Tencel, 40% Organic Cotton, 20% Elastic
188 yds/100 g
Worsted Weight
Organic Cotlin
True Fingering Weight - if not a little heavy
60% Organic Cotton 40% Linen
383 yards
Comps (literally the same yarn as): Undine by ritual fibers, Deer Creek from Terrapin. I've technically had this base around before but I just finally actually figured out how to handle it and I'm truly in love!
Pattern ideas: Jessie Maed's catalog of summer wear is in undine, Park Knit's Siren skirt as well! Great for tees and tanks, nice and grippy so can be used for colorwork!
Feel: It's definitely rougher to the touch, but break in lovely. I haven't hated knitting with it, but going from this to bamboo/linen, bamboo/linen feels like butter
Care: You can machine wash this as you can with cotton yarns. I recommend hand washing for longevity
Growth: I'm always asked about growth and my answer is always wishy washy. It doesn't grow much from just steaming/blocking (amount of growth will always depend on gauge/stitch/pattern), but it will relax with use, a trip in the drier will tighten it back up though
Linen/Silk
Not Vegan
Sport Weight (though it can easily work fingering)
70% Linen 30% Mulberry Silk Yarn
320 yards
Feel: it's the most "linen" of all the bases. cotton/linen feels more cotton rough while this feels more stiff. It's slicker, so definitely no colorwork. Literally an amazing finished fabric feel though. I think it's absolutely worth the crispiness and rougher hand
Weight: while this is a sport weight, it can easily be used for fingering weight. The final fabric is *slightly* sheer, but in a way that if making a wearable it's not really noticeable, but maybe watch undergarment colors
Comps: slightly heavier than quince and co sparrow, a bit lighter than euroflax, I don't have an exact 1:1 but these are good yarns to look at for projects!
Growth: similar to organic cotlin, it doesn't melt or really stretch but the fibers do relax as you wear, so there will be some growth with use, so relaxed fits are great for it. Things that help: seams for structure and support!
Care: because this has a protein fiber in the blend, I recommend hand washing with a silk or wool wash - normal detergents break down protein fibers. You *can* machine wash if you want but definitely in a delicates bag, on gentle and lay flat to dry, and do not use normal detergent!
Vegan Sock
Worsted: 188yds/100g
Great for:
- Negative Ease
- Colorwork
- Stretchy items
- Socks, Swimwear (Bikinis!), etc
The marling effect on darker bases softens after washing, but the elastic in the base is not dyed, so some marling will be present. The base is grippy so it's great for knit colorwork.
Bamboo/Linen
70% Bamboo, 30% Linen
437 yards/100g
Light Fingering Weight
Great for:
- Colorwork
- Light, flowy, drapey items
A light fingering base that has an amazing drape, but extra hold from the linen. The linen gives is some grip so it works for knit colorwork. I particularly like this base for more sheer garments, think single strand of mohair at a loose gauge.
Pima Cotton
100% Mercerized Pima Cotton
Lace: 874yds/100g
Light Fingering: 437yds/100g
Light DK: 218yds/100g
Light Worsted (retiring): 181 yards/100g
Great for:
- Lacework
- Blankets!
- Flowy items
Pima cotton is shiny and sleek with strong and sturdy strands. But result in a fabric with lovely drape.
Organic Cotton
100% Organic Cotton
Fingering: 437yds/100g
DK: 246yds/100g
Worsted: 164 yards/100g
Great for:
- Colorwork
- Sweaters
- Cozy items
- Baby
Organic cotton is our coziest base. The fiber plumps while working allowing looser gauges, for a cozier and less heavy resulting garments.
Note: This base does shrink just a bit the first time in a washing machine - just like when you throw a cotton tee in the wash for the first time. If you plan to machine wash, I recommend washing your swatch so you can make your item according to the shrinkage!
Tencel
100% Tencel
Light Fingering: 437yds/100g
Light DK: 246yds/100g
Great for
- Drape
- Silk substitute
- Baby
Tencel is sometimes referred to as Vegan Silk and rightly so. It's incredibly silky to the touch and drapes like no ones business. The fiber "breaks in" with use, so while your initial skein may seem a little crunchy, it will soften wonderfully as you use it. Tencel is processed in an very eco friendly way, and is a wonderful eco, conscious fiber
Note: Tencel is a rayon and has the most growth of any of my bases, so I highly recommend steaming and really stretching your swatch to get a sense of the growth.