Yarn Bases

DK WEIGHT :   100 % BFL (Blue-faced Lester)  4-ply DK weight SUPERWASH

231 yard skein

 Knitting Gauge:  22 Stitches =  4 Inches      Needle Size US 5-7

This yarn is SO GORGEOUS!!!   I seriously cannot keep it in stock!   It's a wonderful, wonderful, so soft Superwash yarn that is great for anything you want to make -- sweaters, hats, mittens, scarves -- baby blanket -- you name it!!

Check out our group on Ravelry -- Sun Valley Fibers -- and see what people have bee creating with this great yarn.   It's now going to be a mainstay in our stable of yarns -- it will definitely stay around forever!!

  

MCS-F:   75% Merino/15% Cashmere/10% Silk / 4-ply fingering weight

400 yard skein.

 Knitting Gauge:   7-8 Stitches per Inch     Needle size US 1-3

This yarn is a new base for us, and it is SO SOFT!   This yarn base won't replace the MCN, but I can definitely see this becoming our new best seller!  This yarn base is the most luxurious yarn I have ever knit with.   It has a tiny, tiny bit of loft to it, and takes in the dye so completely -- it doesn't bleed a bit with rinsed.   It has great stitch definition and has the softness but strength of silk!   So wonderful to knit with -- pure heaven!

 

MCN-L:   80% Merino/10% Cashmere/10% Nylon / 2-ply heavy lace weight

800 yard skeins.

This is an extremely soft heavy lace weight yarn.   The entire MCN line is a best seller in our store.  People can’t get enough of the luxurious softness, no matter the yarn weight.   This lace weight is perfect for a cardigan, shawl or socks!   Great stitch definition and it takes the dye so easily it’s just a joy to work with!

 

MCN-F:  80% Merino/10% Cashmere/10% Nylon / 4-ply heavy fingering weight 

400 yard skein. 

Knitting Gauge:  7-8 Stitches per Inch    Needle Size   US 1-3

 

This is an extremely soft yarn.   This heavy fingering  weight is perfect for a cardigan, hat, mittens or socks!   Great stitch definition and it takes the dye so easily it’s just a joy to work with!

 

MCN-W:  80% Merino/10% Cashmere/10% Nylon / 4-ply worsted weight  

220 yard skein. 

Knitting Gauge:  20 Stitches = 4 inches    Needle size  US 7-9

This is an extremely soft heavy worsted weight yarn.   Sweaters and hats knit up quickly in this yarn base and are so very comfortable!  Great stitch definition and it takes the dye so easily it’s just a joy to work with!

 

80/20 fingering:  80% Superwash Merino/20% Nylon / 3-ply moderately heavy fingering weight 

400 yard skein.

7-8 Stitches per Inch    US needle size 1-3

This yarn base is very springy and also takes dye wonderfully.  This yarn looks beautiful whether made into a scarf, socks or a cardigan.  Very squishy, happy feel to it.   A nice hand.

  

High Twist 80/20 fingering:  80% Superwash Merino/20% Nylon / 3-ply moderately heavy fingering weight 

400 yard skein.

Knitting Gauge 7-8 stitches per inch   US Needle size 1-3 

This yarn base is very springy and also takes dye wonderfully.  This yarn looks beautiful whether made into a scarf, socks or a cardigan.  Very squishy, happy feel to it.   A nice hand

 

M-W   100% Merino Worsted  4-ply worsted weight  

220 yard skein. 

Knitting Gauge:  20 Stitches = 4 inches    Needle size  US 7-9

This is a relatively new base for us.   It is a soft, yet rustic feeling worsted weight.   Not heavy like a blend is, and has such great stitch definition! 

 

M-F  100% Merino Fingering -- 3-ply fingering weight 

400 yard skein. 

Knitting gauge:  7-8 Stitches per inch.  US needle size 1-3   The perfect yarn for a fingering weight sweater to not add bulk and weight, yet still have great pops of color and stitch definition.   Yummy!