Yarns & Fibres

70% Baby Alpaca 30% Tussah Silk, undyed, Made in Peru DK  / Light worsted 1240 ypp/1133 mpp/2.50 mpg 12 – 18 wpi Knit: 21 – 24  sts = 4″ Needles: 3.75-4.5 mm (5-7 US) Crochet:  11 – 14 stitches  = 4″ Hook:  4.5- 5.5 mm (7 to I–9 US)    

100% Superfine Alpaca, undyed Lace weight 4960 ypp / 4535 mpp / 10 mpg 36 – 40  wpi Lace weight yarns are most often knitted or crocheted on larger needles/ hooks to create the lacy patterns. Accordingly, a gauge range is difficult to determine. Always follow the gauge stated in your pattern.

100% Combed Cotton, undyed, made in Peru Aran weight 790  ypp / 722  mpp / 1.59 mpg      6 – 10 wpi Knit  = 16-20 stitches =  4 inches Needles: 4.5 – 5.5 mm (7- 9 US) Crochet = 11 – 14 stitches =  4 inches Hook: 5.5 – 6.5 mm (I–9 to K–10.5 US)

100% Combed Cotton, undyed, made in Peru DK weight, 2 ply 1190 ypp  1088 mpp / 2.40 mpg   12 – 18 wpi Knit:  21 -24 stitches  = 4 inches Needles: 3.75 – 4.5 mm (5 – 7 US) Crochet: 11 – 14 stitches =  4 inches Hook: 4.5- 5.5 mm (7 to I–9 US)

50% Superfine Alpaca 50% Wool, undyed, made in Peru Worsted weight 1000 ypp / 914 mpp / 2.02 mpg   10 – 12 wpi Knit: 16 – 20  sts = 4″ Needles: 4.5 – 5.5 mm (7-9 US) Crochet:12-16 sts = 4″ Hook: 8 – 10 mm (H-J US)

51% Cultivated Swiss Spun Silk   49% Merino Wool, undyed Bulky weight 620 ypp / 566 mpp / 1.25 mpg 7 – 8 wpi Knit:  12 – 15 sts = 4″ Needles:  5.5- 8 mm (9-11 US) Crochet: 8 -12 sts = 4″ Hook:  7 mm (K10 ½-L US) SPECIAL ORDER ONLY

100% Cultivated Silk, undyed, made in Switzerland DK weight 1240 ypp / 1133 mpp / 2.50 mpg   12 – 18 wpi Knit: 21 – 24 sts = 4″ Needles:  3.75 – 4.5 mm  (5 – 7 US) Crochet: 11 – 14 sts =  4″ Hook:  4.5- 5.5 mm (7 to I–9 US)

51% Organic Cotton, 49% Rayon of Bamboo, undyed, made in Peru Worsted, Aran 990 ypp / 905 mpp   2 mpg   10 – 12 wpi Knit:  16-20 sts =  4″ Needles: 4.5 – 5.5 mm (7- 9 US) Crochet:  12 -17 sts =  4″ Hook: 5.5 – 6.5 mm (I–9 to K–10 1⁄2 US)

51% Combed Organic Cotton, 49% Rayon of Bamboo, undyed, made in Peru Fingering 1980 ypp / 1810 mpp / 3.90 mpg,   24 – 30 wpi Knit: 27-32 sts = 4″ Needles:  2.25 – 3.25 mm (1 -3 US) Crochet: 21 – 32 sts = 4″ Hook: 2.25 – 3.5 mm ( B1- E4 US)

51% Cultivated Swiss Spun Silk 49% Rayon of Bamboo, undyed, made in Peru Worsted, Aran 990 ypp / 905 mpp / 2 mpg 10 – 12 wpi Knit: 16-20 sts  =  4″ Needles: 4.5 – 5.5 mm (7- 9 US) Crochet:12 -17 sts  = 4″ Hook: 5.5 – 6.5 mm (I–9 to K–10 1⁄2 US)

51% Cultivated Silk 49% Rayon of Bamboo, undyed Sport 1480 ypp / 1353 mpp / 2.98 mpg 18 – 24 wpi Knit: 23 -26 sts = 4″ Needles: 3.25 – 3.75 mm (3 – 5 US) Crochet: 16 – 20 sts =4″ Hook: 3.5 – 4.5 mm (E4 – 7 US)

78% Mohair 13% Wool 9% Nylon, undyed, made in South Africa Worsted, Aran 990 ypp / 905 mpp / 2 mpg 10 – 12 wpi Knit: 16-20 sts  =  4″ Needles: 4.5 – 5.5 mm (7- 9 US) Crochet:12 -17 sts  = 4″ Hook: 5.5 – 6.5 mm  (I–9 to K–10 1⁄2 US)

100% Egyptian Cotton, undyed, made in Italy Super Bulky, Chunky 175 ypp / 160 mpp  

51% Cultivated Silk 49% Merino Wool, made with Swiss Spun Silk, undyed Fingering weight 1985 ypp / 1815 mpp / 4 mpg 24 – 30 wpi Knit:  27 – 32 stitches =  4 inches Needles: 2.25 -3.25 mm (1 – 3 US) Crochet: 21 – 32 stitches  =  4 inches Hook: 2.25 – 3.50 mm (1B – 4E US)

UNDYED 88% Superwash Merino / 12% copper-embedded nylon sock yarn 1960 ypp / 1792 mpp    395m/ 100 gr available by the cone or by the gram  

100% Cotton, undyed, natural unscoured Bulky 500 ypp / 457 mpp / 1.01 mpg less than 8 wpi Knit: 12- 15 sts = 4″ Needles: 5.5 – 8 mm (9 – 11 US) Crochet: 8-11 sts = 4″ Hook: 6.5-9 mm (K–10 1⁄2 to M–13 US)

100% Cotton, undyed, natural unscoured Worsted, Aran 900 y/ 822 mpp / 1.81 mpg 10 – 12 wpi Knit: 16-20 sts  =  4″ Needles: 4.5 – 5.5 mm (7- 9 US) Crochet:12 -17 sts  = 4″ Hook: 5.5 – 6.5 mm  (I–9 to K–10 1⁄2 US)

100% Wool, undyed, made in USA Worsted 1040 ypp / 951 mpp / 2.10 mpg 10 – 12 wpi Needles: 4.5 – 5.5 mm (7- 9 US) Crochet:12 -17 sts  = 4″ Hook: 5.5 – 6.5 mm  (I–9 to K–10 1⁄2 US)

100% Wool, undyed, made in USA Chunky, quite coarse.  good for rugs and other crafts 350 ypp / 320 mpp / .71 mpg Knit:  6–11 sts = 4” Needles: 8 mm (11 US) or larger Crochet: 5 -9 sts = 4″ Hook: 9 mm (M13 US) or larger

100% Wool, undyed, made in USA Bulky 640 ypp / 585 mpp / 1.29 mpg less than 8 wpi Knit: 12- 15 sts = 4″ Needles: 5.5 – 8 mm (9 – 11 US) Crochet: 8-11 sts = 4″ Hook: 6.5-9 mm (K–10 1⁄2 to M–13 US)

100% Combed Pima Cotton, undyed, made in Peru Aran 740 ypp / 676 mpp / 1.49 mpg 6 – 10 wpi Knit: 16-20 sts = 4″ Needles: 4.5 – 5.5 mm (7- 9 US) Crochet: 11 – 14 sts = 4″ Hook: 5.5 – 6.5 mm (I–9 to K–10 1⁄2 US)

100% Superfine Merino, undyed, made in South Africa Lace 3470 ypp / 3173 mpp / 7 mpg 36 – 40 wpi Lace weight yarns are most often knitted or crocheted on larger needles/ hooks to create the lacy patterns. This yarn is specially designed to felt, with a lofty, loose spin, making  it perfect for collapse or resist felting.

70% Angora Rabbit Hair 30% Lambswool

Sport weight
1650 ypp / 1508 mpp / 3.33 mpg
18-24 wpi

Knit:  23 -26 stitches =  4 inches
Needles:  3.25 – 3.75 mm (3 – 5 US)
Crochet: 16 – 20 stitches =  4 inches
Hook:  3.5 – 4.5 mm (E4 – 7 US)

100%   GOTS Certified Fine Organic Merino, undyed, Bulky 610 ypp / 557 mpp / 1.23 mpg less than 8 wpi Knit: 12- 15 sts = 4″ Needles: 5.5 – 8 mm (9 – 11 US) Crochet: 8-11 sts = 4″ Hook: 6.5-9 mm (K–10 1⁄2 to M–13 US)

100% GOTS Certified Fine Organic Merino, undyed Fingering 2240 ypp / 2048 mpp / 4.52 mpg 24 – 30 wpi Knit: 27 -32 sts = 4″ Needles: 2.25 – 3.25 mm (1 -3 US) Crochet: 21 – 32 sts = 4″ Hook: 2.25 – 3.5 mm (B1- E4 US) SOLD OUT: SPECIAL ORDER ONLY

100% Fine Organic Merino Wool Sport 1490 ypp / 1362 mpp 18 – 24 wpi Knit: 23 – 26 stitches  = 4″ Needles: 3.25 – 3.75 mm (3 – 5 US) Crochet:  16 – 20  = 4″ Hook: 3.5 – 4.5 mm E4 (7 US)    

100% GOTS Certified Fine Organic Merino, undyed Worsted 1120 ypp / 1024 mpp / 2.26 mpg 10 – 12 wpi Knit: 16-20 sts  =  4″ Needles: 4.5 – 5.5 mm (7- 9 US) Crochet:12 -17 sts  = 4″ Hook: 5.5 – 6.5 mm  (I–9 to K–10 1⁄2 US)

100% Organic Cotton, undyed, spun in Peru Bulky 645 ypp / 589 mpp / 1.31 mpg less than 8 wpi Knit: 12- 15 sts = 4″ Needles: 5.5 – 8 mm (9 – 11 US) Crochet: 8-11 sts = 4″ Hook: 6.5-9 mm (K–10 1⁄2 to M–13 US)

80% Cotton 20% Linen, undyed Aran 725 ypp / 663 mpp / 1.46  mpg 6 – 10 wpi Knit: 16-20 sts = 4″ Needles: 4.5 – 5.5 mm (7- 9 US) Crochet: 11 – 14 sts = 4″ Hook: 5.5 – 6.5 mm (I–9 to K–10 1⁄2 US) SPECIAL ORDER ONLY

96% Combed Royal Sipan Cotton 4% Nylon, undyed, very soft Aran 740 ypp / 676 mpp / 1.49 mpg 6 – 10 wpi Knit: 16-20 sts = 4″ Needles: 4.5 – 5.5 mm (7- 9 US) Crochet: 11 – 14 sts = 4″ Hook: 5.5 – 6.5 mm (I–9 to K–10 1⁄2 US)