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

  • 3 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

skein of our everyday sport weight yarn pictured.

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

  • 3 Ply 
  • 246 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 
  • 250 yards/115g 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

*Please note we have changed suppliers and are working through the remaining stock of our previous Worsted Base, which was 218 yards/100g skein* These will only show up in Ready to Ship Purchases at this time any Dyed to Order will be on the new 115g Worsted.*

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

silky suri base pictured
  • 1 ply
  • 74% Baby Siri Alpaca / 26% Silk
  • 328 yds / 50 grams

Silky Mohair

Silky Mohair Base

  • 1 ply
  • 72% Kid Mohair / 28% Silk
  • 459 yds / 50 grams

Sparkle Sock

Sparkle pop base

  • 2 ply
  • 75% Superwash Merino / 20% Nylon / 5% Silver Stellina
  • 219 yds / 50 grams

Smooth Sport

  • 3 ply
  • 50% Superwash Merino / 50% Mulberry Silk 
  • 328 yds / 100 grams
  • Knitting Needle Size: Size US 2.5 - 8 / 3 - 5mm needles
  • Crochet Hook Size: D/3 – H/8 / 3 – 5 mm

Cozy Toes DK

  • 4 ply
  • 75% Superwash Merino / 25% Nylon 
  • 246 yds / 100 grams
  • Knitting Needle Size: 4 – 7 / 3.5 – 4.5 mm
  • Crochet Hook Size: G/6 – I/9 / 4.0 – 5.5 mm

Cool Cotton Wool DK

  • 4 ply
  • 75% Superwash Merino / 25% Nylon 
  • 246 yds / 100 grams
  • Knitting Needle Size: 4 – 7 / 3.5 – 4.5 mm
  • Crochet Hook Size: G/6 – I/9 / 4.0 – 5.5 mm