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Explore our yarn bases by weight.
MOHAIR & SILK
Light as air and irresistibly soft, this yarn floats across your needles. Spun from the finest super kid mohair and a touch of silk, this laceweight yarn creates a gentle halo when held double with other yarns or a featherlight fabric when used on its own.
ALPACA & MULBERRY SILK
Baby Suri Lace is a delicate, cloudlike yarn. The airy halo of baby Suri alpaca surrounds a core of mulberry silk, creating a yarn that’s both soft and strong. It’s a great alternative to mohair if you have sensitive skin. When dyed, color glows from the silk center, diffusing softly through the alpaca fibers for a dreamy, watercolor effect. Use alone for a feathery knit or held together with another yarn to add a warm halo to any project.
EXTRA FINE MERINO & MULBERRY SILK
SW Extra Fine Merino Silk Lace is delicate and luxurious. Spun from 19.5-micron extra fine superwash merino and luminous mulberry silk, this 2-ply lace weight yarn has a smooth, flowing drape and a stunning sheen that elevates any project. And with a generous 874 yards per skein—the most yardage of any yarn we offer—it’s the perfect choice for intricate lace shawls and featherlight garments. Whether knit or crocheted, this yarn delivers a spectacular balance of strength, softness, and shine.
MERINO, MOHAIR & MULBERRY SILK
SW Heirloom Merino Mohair Silk Fingering is a yarn worthy of your most treasured projects. Fine superwash merino provides a strong base with excellent stitch definition, while superkid mohair wraps each strand in a delicate halo. The addition of mulberry silk infuses a glowing luster that enhances color depth and richness. With its beautiful drape and warmth without bulk, this 4-ply yarn is ideal for heirloom quality garments and accessories.
EXTRA FINE MERINO, SILK & CASHMERE
This exquisite 4-ply blend combines ultra-fine superwash merino for a smooth, bouncy base, mulberry silk for luminous sheen and color saturation, and a touch of cashmere for unmatched softness. The result is a versatile yarn with a refined hand, perfect for everything from delicate accessories to indulgent garments.
NON-SUPERWASH MERINO, ROYAL ALPACA & SILK
NSW Ultra-Fine Merino Alpaca Silk Fingering is a stunner in our non-superwash lineup. The extra fine non-superwash merino provides smooth elasticity and structure, while rare Royal Alpaca (renowned for its exceptional softness and warmth) adds a velvety texture to the yarn. A hint of mulberry silk adds a subtle sheen. The result is a well-balanced, four-ply yarn with fluid drape and a plush hand, ideal for heirloom garments, shawls, and elevated everyday knits.
SUPERWASH MERINO & SILVER LUREX
Add a little razzle-dazzle to your stitches with SW Lofty Sparkle Merino Fingering, a playful blend of soft superwash merino and shimmery silver lurex. This yarn combines the comfort and versatility of merino with a bold touch of sparkle that catches the light. Perfect for party-ready sweaters, standout shawls, or accessories that shine, it adds a playful twist to your favorite fingering-weight projects. Durable, soft, and flashy, this base is a lot of fun!
PURE NON-SUPERWASH MERINO
NSW Natural Merino Fingering is a celebration of merino. Milled from 21.5-micron fine merino wool, this non-superwash base offers a soft hand with the comfort and resilience of natural wool. Its round, 4-ply structure delivers exceptional stitch definition. Perfect for cabled sweaters, accessories, and cherished baby items. This yarn is a versatile staple for natural fiber enthusiasts looking for a breathable, untreated yarn.
SUPERWASH MERINO & RECYCLED NYLON
SW Soft & Sturdy Merino Sock is our go-to workhorse sock yarn. Spun from fine 21.5-micron Uruguayan merino for next-to-skin softness, and reinforced with recycled nylon for eco-conscious durability, this 4-ply yarn is built for both comfort and performance. It takes color beautifully, delivering vibrant, even results, and holds up to the demands of socks, everyday accessories, and lightweight garments.
NON-SUPERWASH MERINO & RECYCLED NYLON
NSW Soft & Sturdy Merino Sock blends extra fine, untreated merino with the durability of recycled nylon. This non-superwash base has a soft, natural hand and gentle elasticity, making it a joy to work with. The 4-ply construction offers crisp stitch definition and long-lasting structure. Ideal for everything from cozy socks to everyday garments.
SUPERWASH MERINO, CASHMERE & RECYCLED NYLON
SW Luxe Merino Cashmere Sock is a sophisticated and versatile yarn. Spun from ultra-soft 19-micron superwash merino, enriched with a touch of cashmere, and strengthened with recycled nylon, this 4-ply base offers softness, durability, and stitch definition. Perfect for creating luxurious socks, sweaters, and accessories.
PURE BABY ALPACA
Super Soft Baby Alpaca Sport is a buttery soft and cozy yarn made from 100% pure baby alpaca. Renowned for being hypoallergenic, its softness, warmth, and drape are unmatched. Sourced directly from Peru, this 3-ply sport-weight yarn is perfect for cold-weather garments and accessories.
PURE SUPERWASH MERINO
SW Squishy Merino Sport is a true everyday yarn. Spun from 21.5-micron superwash merino wool sourced from Uruguay, this 3-ply sport weight yarn is soft and springy with a subtle halo that blooms after blocking. Its balanced twist delivers superb stitch definition, making it a perfect match for textured patterns, cables, and colorwork alike. Ideal for sweaters, baby knits, accessories, and everything in between.
PURE NON-SUPERWASH MERINO
NSW Natural Merino Sport is a beautifully balanced, 3-ply yarn spun from fine, untreated merino wool. With a soft, lofty hand and a round structure, it offers exceptional stitch definition and bounce. Its non-superwash nature gives it gentle memory and resilience, helping larger projects like cozy sweaters and outerwear maintain their shape wear after wear.
MERINO, CASHMERE & RECYCLED NYLON
SW Luxe Merino Cashmere DK is a decadent blend of extra fine superwash merino, cloud-like cashmere, and a touch of recycled nylon for lasting durability. With its smooth 4-ply construction and versatile DK weight, this yarn offers incredible stitch definition and a soft hand feel.
MERINO & RECYCLED NYLON
SW Soft & Sturdy Merino DK is spun from fine 21.5-micron superwash merino wool sourced from Uruguay, this yarn offers warmth, excellent structure, and a smooth, consistent finish. Recycled nylon adds extra strength, making it ideal for everything from baby knits and everyday sweaters to hardwearing socks and accessories. It’s a reliable, go-anywhere base that performs beautifully in both simple and intricate stitches.
PURE SUPERWASH MERINO
SW Squishy Merino DK is our go-to yarn for everyday garments and accessories. Crafted from 100% fine superwash merino wool with a classic 4-ply spin, this DK base offers excellent structure, durability, and stitch definition. It’s soft enough for next-to-skin wear, strong enough for frequent use, and perfectly balanced for sweaters, hats, accessories, and baby knits alike.
PURE NON-SUPERWASH MERINO
NSW Natural Merino DK is pure and simple. Made from fine 21.5-micron merino and left untreated, this non-superwash yarn retains the natural memory, bounce, and warmth that make wool so beloved. Its smooth 4-ply construction offers crisp stitch definition that is ideal for showcasing cables and textured stitches. Perfect for outerwear garments, this yarn brings a natural woolly charm to projects that are meant to last.
TEXTURED NON-SUPERWASH MERINO
NSW Thick & Thin Merino Crimp DK brings a whimsical twist to natural fiber knitting. This non-superwash merino is spun using a unique thick-and-thin technique creating a wavy “crimped” single-ply yarn. When knit up this yarn transforms simple stitches into something delightfully dynamic by creating a fabric full of texture and personality, all in pure, untreated merino wool.
PURE ORGANIC MERINO
NSW Organic Merino Worsted is spun from 100% certified organic fine merino wool, this 4-ply base offers a soft, full-bodied hand feel with excellent stitch definition and structure. Its natural elasticity helps garments hold their shape without superwash processing, making it ideal for outerwear, sweaters, hats, and accessories.
PURE EXTRA FINE SUPERWASH MERINO
SW Squishy Merino Worsted is a plush, squishy yarn crafted from 19.5-micron extra fine superwash merino wool. Its smooth 4-ply construction offers exceptional stitch definition, making every cable, rib, and texture pop. Perfect for quick-knitting hats, cozy sweaters, and scarves.
PURE NON-SUPERWASH MERINO
NSW Natural Merino Worsted. This soft, non-superwash yarn is spun from 100% fine merino wool, delivering natural warmth, elasticity, and durability without any chemical treatment. Its smooth and squishy, rounded 4-ply structure provides excellent stitch definition, making it ideal for classic sweaters, cozy hats, and scarves you want to scrunch.
PURE SUPERWASH MERINO
SW Squishy Merino Bulky is a plush, squishy yarn spun from fine superwash merino wool, its smooth 3-ply construction creates a beautifully rounded yarn with excellent stitch definition, making bulky textured patterns shine. Perfect for quick-to-knit hats, squishy sweaters, snug cowls, and statement accessories, this bulky yarn lets you whip up handmade gifts in no time.
MERINO & BABY ALPACA
NSW Ultra Squish Merino Alpaca Bulky, a luscious blend of fine merino wool and irresistibly soft baby alpaca. This plump, 3-ply yarn offers both warmth and the ultimate squish, making it perfect for chunky sweaters, cozy hats, and scarves that knit up quickly.
BABY ALPACA, RECYCLED NYLON & MERINO
NSW Alpaca Merino Fluff Bulky, a uniquely light and lofty yarn created with a special air-powered spinning process. This plush blend of baby alpaca, fine merino wool, and recycled nylon creates irresistibly soft, fuzzy, and lightweight chunky knits that feel like you’re wearing a cloud. Perfect for statement sweaters, cozy accessories, and bold crochet projects, this yarn carries plenty of personality while keeping your creations delightfully light.
