Following is a list of most of the yarns that we offer. Not all yarns will be available at all times, please contact us for questions of availability
FINGERING WEIGHT:
Merino Washable: 100% Merino 2 ply. Takes dye more brightly and deeply, and with less depth/variation of color than the non-superwash wools. 490 yds., 4 oz.
Merino/Nylon Washable:
75% SW merino wool / 25% nylon Versatile, soft and durable due to the small nylon content. A good choice for socks. Takes dye more brightly and deeply, and with less depth/variation of color than the non-superwash wools. 463 yds., 3.5 oz.
BFL Sock: Light fingering weight superwash yarn with the lustrous sheen of Blue Faced Leicester wool. Very soft and lovely to knit with. 75% SW Blue Faced Leicester Wool / 25% nylon. Takes dye more brightly and deeply, and with less depth/variation of color than the non-superwash wools. 464 yds., 3.5 oz.
MCN Sock: Luxurious blend of Superwash merino, cashmere, and nylon. (80/10/10) Nice round yarn, a pleasure to knit with and wear. Takes dye more brightly and deeply, and with less depth/variation of color than the non-superwash wools. 435 yds., 3.5 oz.
SPORT WEIGHT:
Gaia Organic Merino: Round yarn, very soft organic merino, great for next to skin wear. 372 yds., 4 oz.
DK WEIGHT:
MCN DK: Luxurious blend of superwash merino, cashmere, and nylon (80/10/10) Nice round yarn, easy to work with. Takes dye more brightly and deeply, and with less depth/variation of color than the non-superwash wools. 264 yds., 4 oz.
Superwash DK Merino: Round merino yarn, very soft and nice for next to skin wear. Knits up with great stitch definition. Takes dye more brightly and deeply, and with less depth/variation of color than the non-superwash wools. 100% Superwash merino. 280 yds., 4 oz.
Sparkle DK: Soft and lovely 2-ply yarn with silver-toned fiber blended in for a unique 'sparkle' look. 75% superfine superwash merino/ 20% silk / and 5% silvertoned Stellina fiber. 100g/3.5 oz skein have approx. 231 yds.
Licorice Twist Worsted Merino: Light weight worsted yarn. Licorice Twist is a round yarn with one superwash ply which takes the dye darker, providing the "licorice twist" look. Knits nicely, creates a lighter weight fabric, slightly more durable than the Gaia merinos. 280 yds., 4 oz.
Gaia Organic Merino: Lightweight worsted yarn. Round, very soft organic merino. Great for next to skin wear. 280 yds., 4 oz.
WORSTED WEIGHT:
some of the lighter worsteds are listed, above, under “DK Weight Yarn”
Uruguay Merino: Single ply merino yarn. Very soft, a pleasure to knit with. Perfect for newborn items or felting. 218 yds., 3.5 oz
Uruguay Merino 3-ply: Very soft, 3 ply merino yarn. A pleasure to knit with and wear. 218 yds., 3.5 oz
Mountain Meadow Rambouillet: 2 ply Rambouillet merino yarn. Rustic and sturdy with a spring. Creates a slightly textured fabric when knit up. 210 yds., 4 oz.
Single Ply Merino/Silk: Super soft and silky single-ply merino/silk with a wonderful sheen. 60% Merino / 40% silk with approx. 250 yds. per 4 oz skein.
Cestari Fine Merino: DISCONTINUED 100% merino wool--210 yds., 4 oz
ARAN WEIGHT
Blue Faced Leicester Aran: 2 plied aran weight. Very soft and dense yarn which has a lustrous sheen to it. Wears well, a pleasure to knit with, creates a fabric with a wonderful drape. 100% Bluefaced Leicester wool. 205 yds., 4 oz.
Superwash Aran: 100% superwash merino yarn, very soft and nice for next to skin wear. Knits up with great stitch definition. Takes dyes more brightly and deeply, with less depth/variation of color than the non-superwash wools. 210 yds., 4 oz.
MCN Aran: Luxurious blend of superwash merino, cashmere, and nylon. (80/20/10) Slightly fluffy, very soft yarn with nylon for durability. Takes dye more brightly and deeply, and with less depth/variation of color than the non-superwash wools. More flat and takes dye a bit lighter compared with the MCN DK. 206 yds., 4 oz.
BULKY WEIGHT:
Gaia Organic Merino: 100% organic merino wool. Lightweight bulky organic merino yarn. Round, very soft and silky yarn, perfect for next to skin wear. 154 yds., 4 oz.
Blue Faced Leicester Bulky: 2 plied bulky weight. 100% Bluefaced Leicester wool. Very soft, round yarn with more twist which has a lustrous sheen to it. Wears well, a pleasure to knit with. Takes dye on the deeper side. 157 yds., 4 oz.
Mountain Meadow Bulky: 100% Rambouillet wool. Round yarn, very springy as well as soft. Takes dye deeply. Durable, makes a nice, 'squishy' fabric. 125+ yds., 4 oz.
FIBER / ROVING:
80’s Merino:
100% Superfine Merino Wool. Comes in 4 oz braids. Soft and fluffy.
BFL:
100% Blue Faced Leicester wool. 4 oz braids. Soft, more dense than the merino, and with a pretty sheen.
BFL/Silk:
75% Blue Faced Leicester wool, 25% Tussah Silk. Lovely sheen, soft and more airy than the 100% BFL. Fiber with silk tends to have more variation in the dye colors, and more pale/white spots throughout. 4 oz braids.
Merino/Silk:
50% Merino wool, 50% Cultivated Silk. Very soft, nice shine. Fiber with silk tends to have more variation in the dye colors, and more pale/white spots throughout. 4 oz braids.