Yarn Bases
The Lab Fibers has gone through significant amounts of trial and error to find the best classic bases for your fiber arts needs.
As we grow we hope to expand our base selections - but if you are looking for something particular please reach out, we may be able to find something suitable.
Everyday Classics
Everyday Sock
75% Superwash Merino Wool / 25% Nylon
- 4 Ply
- 463 yds/100g skein
- Knitting Needle Size: Size US 1 – 3 / 2.25 – 3.25 mm
- Crochet Hook Size: B/1 – E/4 / 2.25 – 3.5 mm
Everyday Fingering
100% Superwash Merino
- 4 Ply
- 438 yds/100g skein
- Knitting Needle Size: Size 1 – 3 / 2.25 – 3.25 mm
- Crochet Hook Size: B/1 – E/4 / 2.25 – 3.5 mm
Everyday Sport
100% Superwash Merino Wool
- 3 Ply
- 328 yds/100g skein
- Knitting Needle Size: Size US 2.5 - 8 / 3 - 5mm needles
- Crochet Hook Size: D/3 – H/8 / 3 – 5 mm
Everyday DK
100% Superwash Merino
- 4 Ply
- 231 yards/100g skein
- Knitting Needle Size: 4 – 7 / 3.5 – 4.5 mm
- Crochet Hook Size: G/6 – I/9 / 4.0 – 5.5 mm
Everyday Worsted
100% Superwash Merino
- 4 Ply
- 218 yards/100g skein
- Knitting Needle Size: Size US 7 – 9 / 4.5 – 5.5 mm
- Crochet Hook Size: I/9 – K/10 / 5.5 – 6.5 mm
Everyday Bulky

80% Superwash Merino / 20% Nylon
- Single Ply
- 76 yards/100 gram skein
- Knitting Needle Size: Size US 10 -11 / 6.0mm – 8.0 mm
- Knitting Gauge: 12 – 15 = 4″ (10 cm)
- Crochet Hook Size: K/10.5- M/13 / 6.5 – 9 mm
Tweedy
Tweedy Fingering
85% Superwash Merino / 15% Donegal Nep
- 2 Ply
- 438 yards/100 gram skein
- Knitting Needle Size: Size US 1 – 3 / 2.25 – 3.25 mm
- Crochet Hook Size: B/1 – E/4 / 2.25 – 3.5 mm
Tweedy DK
85% Superwash Merino / 15% Donegal Nep
- 4 Ply
- 231 yards/100 gram skein
- Knitting Needle Size: Size US 4 – 7 / 3.5 – 4.5 mm
- Crochet Hook Size: G/6 – I/9 / 4 – 5.5 mm
Tweedy Aran

85% Superwash Merino / 15% Donegal Nep
- 3 Ply
- 183 yards/100 gram skein
- Knitting Needle Size: Size US 9 – 10.5 / 5.5 – 7 mm
- Crochet Hook Size: I/9 – M/13 / 5.5 – 9 mm
Luscious Luxury
Silky Suri

- 1 ply
- 74% Baby Siri Alpaca / 26% Silk
- 328 yds / 50 grams
Silky Mohair
- 1 ply
- 72% Kid Mohair / 28% Silk
- 459 yds / 50 grams
Sparkle Sock
- 2 ply
- 75% Superwash Merino / 20% Nylon / 5% Silver Stellina
- 219 yds / 50 grams