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
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

- 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
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
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