Yarn Bases

Here's a list of the yarn bases I use for dyeing. They are sorted by yarn weight.

FINGERING/SOCK (1)

  • Capital Sock SW – 75% Superwash Merino, 25% Nylon, 4 ply yarn. 463 yards per 100 grams.
  • Classic SW – 100% Superwash Merino, 4 ply yarn. 438 yards / 100 grams.
  • Truly Twisted SW – 80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon, 2 ply yarn. 400 yards, 100 grams.
  • Mighty SW - This is a 4-ply, 100% Bluefaced Leicester (BFL) superwash wool. It’s strong and springy, and has 438 yards per 100 gram skein.
  • Super Sock SW - This yarn is a blend of 75% BFL superwash and 25% Nylon. It features 464 yards / 100 grams of yarn per skein. It's a true workhorse for knitted socks. 

SPORT (2)

  • Classic Sport SW – 100% Superwash Merino. 328 yards/100 grams.
  • Solid Gold Sport SW – 80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon, 3 ply yarn. 328 yards/100 grams.

DK (3)

  • DK 250 SW – 100% Superwash Merino, 4 ply. 250 yards / 115 grams.