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, and 100% vegan

Care: I recommend handwashing all handmade items for longevity, but all yarn 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. 

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
440yds/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
Light Fingering: 440yds/100g
Light DK: 218yds/100g
Light Worsted (retiring): 181 yards/100g

Great for:

1. Lacework
2. Blankets!
3. 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: 440yds/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: 440yds/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.