Yarn Bases
All of the yarn bases I dye are ethically sourced from South American or Australian farms that practice mulesing-free methods. The yarn is manufactured in mills either in South America, the United Kingdom or the United States, where it is in no way chemically processed. This means that the yarn is "non-superwash" and will require special care to maximize its longevity. Care instructions are indicated in each product listing.
In general, you should gently hand wash the yarn in cool water with wool wash (preferable) or a delicate, pH neutral detergent. I carry Eucalan Delicate Wash in the shop if you need to stock up on wool wash! Avoid excessive agitation in the water and lay flat to dry. Keep the yarn out of direct sunlight as much as possible.
Suri Lace
Fiber Content: 65% Baby Suri Alpaca (22-23 micron), 35% Silk (11 micron)
Ply: 1-ply
Yardage: 437 yards / 50 grams
Weight Category: Lace (Weight 0 - Lace)
Extra Pure Sock
Fiber Content: 100% Extrafine Merino Wool (19.5 micron)
Ply: 4-ply
Yardage (Full Skein): 437 yards / 100 grams
Yardage (Mini Skein): 87 yards / 20 grams
Weight Category: Sock (Weight 1 - Super Fine)
Measured WPI: 19 WPI
Silk Sock
Fiber Content: 85% Extrafine Merino Wool (19.5 micron), 15% Silk (11 micron)
Ply: 2-ply
Yardage: 492 yards / 100 grams
Yardage (Mini Skein): 98 yards / 20 grams
Weight Category: Sock (Weight 1 - Super Fine)
Measured WPI: 24 WPI
Smooth Sock
Fiber Content: 40% Silk (11 micron), 30% Extrafine Merino Wool (19.5 micron), 30% Yak (20 micon)
Ply: 4-ply
Yardage: 465 yards / 100 grams
Weight Category: Sock (Weight 1- Super Fine)
Measured WPI: 23 WPI
Cozy Sock
Fiber Content: 70% Baby Alpaca (22.5 micron), 20% Silk (11 micron), 10% Cashmere (16 micron)
Ply: 3-ply
Yardage: 437 yards / 100 grams
Weight Category: Sock (Weight 1 - Super Fine)
Measured WPI: 16 WPI
Pure Sport
Fiber Content: 100% Fine Organic Merino Wool (20.5 micron)
Ply: 3-ply
Yardage: 328 yards / 100 grams
Weight Category: Sport (Weight 2 - Fine)
Measured WPI: 16 WPI
Plush Sport
Fiber Content: 65% Super Baby Alpaca (19.5 micron), 35% Extrafine Merino Wool (17.5 micron)
Ply: 3-ply
Yardage: 328 yards / 100 grams
Weight Category: Sport (Weight 2 - Fine)
Measured WPI: 17 WPI
Extra Pure DK
Fiber Content: 100% Extrafine Merino Wool (19.5 micron)
Ply: 4-ply
Yardage: 246 yards / 100 grams
Weight Category: DK (Weight 3 - Light)
Measured WPI: 15 WPI
Smooth DK
Fiber Content: 40% Silk (11 micron), 30% Extrafine Merino Wool (19.5 micron), 30% Yak (20 micron)
Ply: 4-ply
Yardage: 246 yards / 100 grams
Weight Category: DK (Weight 3 - Light)
Measured WPI: 16 WPI
Cozy DK
Fiber Content: 70% Baby Alpaca (22.5 micron), 20% Silk (11 micron), 10% Cashmere (16 micron)
Ply: 3-ply
Yardage: 246 yards / 100 grams
Weight Category: DK (Weight 3 - Light)
Measured WPI: 16 WPI
Pure Worsted
Fiber Content: 100% Fine Organic Merino Wool (20.5 micron)
Ply: 4-ply
Yardage: 218 yards / 100 grams
Weight Category: Worsted (Weight 4 - Medium)
Measured WPI: 12 WPI
Extra Pure Aran
Fiber Content: 100% Extrafine Merino Wool (19.5 micron)
Ply: 3-ply
Yardage: 182 yards / 100 grams
Weight Category: Aran (Weight 4 - Medium)
Measured WPI: 10 WPI
Wholesale and Discontinued Bases
Pure Sock (wholesale only)
100% Fine Organic Merino Wool (20.5 micron), 4-ply, 438 yards / 100 grams
Solid Sock (discontinued)
80% Extrafine Merino Wool (19 micron), 20% Recycled Nylon, 4-ply, 437 yards / 100 grams (minis: 87 yards / 20 grams)
Lush Sock (discontinued)
70% Extrafine Merino Wool (19 micron), 20% Royal Alpaca (18-19 micron), 10% Mulberry Silk (10-12 micron), 4-ply, 437 yards / 100 grams
Pure DK (wholesale only)
100% Fine Organic Merino Wool (20.5 micron), 4-ply, 231 yards / 100 grams