Yarn Bases
Merino Graupel
100% superwash Merino
2 ply fingering weight
7 - 9 sts per inch on US 0 - 2 (2 - 2.75mm)
approximately 440 yards and 110 grams per skein
machine wash cold gentle cycle, lay flat to dry
Merino Graupel is a rugged fingering weight with a tight twist making it the perfect yarn for socks and other hard-wearing items. It’s soft enough to wear against the skin and has a nice luster.
Merino Rain
100% superwash Merino
4 ply sport weight
6 - 7 sts per inch on US 4 - 5 (3.5 - 3.75mm)
approximately 285 yards and 95 grams per skein
machine wash cold gentle cycle, lay flat to dry
Merino Rain is very soft and smooth. It works into a fabric with a nice drape and beautiful stitch definition. The fiber has a slight luster with very little halo.
Merino Storm
100% superwash Merino
4 ply DK weight
5.5 - 6 sts per inch on US 5 - 6 (3.75 - 4mm)
approximately 250 yards and 110 grams per skein
machine wash cold gentle cycle, lay flat to dry
Merino Storm is soft with the perfect amount of twist for a soft & balanced yarn with nice stitch definition and moderate drape. The fiber has a hint of halo and beautiful luster. It is great for DK weight projects but would also work as a light worsted for a looser fabric.
Merino Torrent
100% superwash Merino
4 ply Aran weight
4.5 stitches per inch on US 8 - 9 (5 - 5.5mm)
approximately 150 yards and 90 grams per skein
machine wash cold gentle cycle, lay flat to dry
Merino Torrent is very soft and squishy with a moderate and balanced twist. It’s the perfect sweater yarn, it holds up well to regular wear and the lofty bounce makes it very warm.
Merino Monsoon
100% superwash Merino
4 ply bulky weight
3 - 3.5 sts per inch on US 10 - 11 (6 - 8mm)
approximately 75 yards and 95 grams per skein
machine wash cold gentle cycle, lay flat to dry
Merino Monsoon has four large, fluffy plies that make a very soft and squishy yarn. The fiber has a nice luster and a hint of halo. Projects work up quickly and are very warm thanks to the bulky weight and lofty fiber.
Rambouillet Drip
100% Rambouillet wool
2 ply fingering weight
approximately 6.5 - 9 stitches per inch on US 0 - 3 (2 - 3.25mm)
approximately 400 yards and 100 grams per skein
hand wash in cool water, lay flat to dry
Rambouillet is similar to Merino for next-to-skin softness but with a longer staple, slightly matte appearance, and less slippery feel. It is very soft and lofty with elasticity and bounce. This yarn is perfect for shawls and lightweight sweaters.
Targhee Torrent
100% Targhee wool
3 ply worsted weight
approximately 4.5 - 5.5 stitches per inch on US 6 - 9 (4 - 5.5mm)
approximately 215 yards and 100 grams per skein
hand wash in cool water, lay flat to dry
Targhee Torrent has next-to-skin softness, crisp stitch definition, and a light and lofty quality with very little drape. It’s spun from untreated, US sourced wool and the fiber is bouncy with a matte finish. Perfect for worsted weight projects but the adaptable gauge also works up nicely as a DK for more dense fabric.
Merino Drip - discontinued
100% superwash Merino
3 ply fingering weight
7 - 9 sts per inch on US 1 - 3 (2.25 - 3.25mm)
approximately 465 yards and 100 grams per skein
hand wash cold recommended, lay flat to dry
The 3 plies make a nicely balanced yarn with beautiful stitch definition. Very soft merino with a nice drape and a hint of halo. I like this base for shawls, scarves and sweaters as it is a bit more delicate.