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31 yarns from 5 makers, from fingering-weight sock yarn to squishy super bulky. Come squeeze them in person at 229 Mercer St, Harmony.
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Every yarn below lists its fibre, put-up, needle size, gauge and care, so you can plan a project before you walk in.
Cascade Yarns
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Cascade 220
A classic 100% Peruvian Highland wool worsted with good loft and crisp stitch definition. A dependable, budget-friendly choice for heirloom-style garments and felting.
- Put-up
- 220 yds (200 m) per 100 g
- Needles
- US 7-8 (4.5-5.0 mm)
- Gauge
- 18-20 sts = 4 in
- Colours
- 150+
- Care
- Hand wash cold; lay flat to dry
- Best for
- Sweaters and garments, cables, lace, colourwork, accessories, felted projects
220 Superwash
The machine-washable sibling of 220, spun in a slightly lighter DK to light-worsted weight, in a very large range of solids and heathers.
- Put-up
- 220 yds (200 m) per 100 g
- Needles
- US 6-7 (4.0-4.5 mm)
- Gauge
- 20-22 sts = 4 in
- Care
- Machine wash cool; tumble dry low
- Best for
- Everyday wearables, home decor, accessories
220 Superwash Merino
Same gauge and yardage as 220 Superwash but in superwash merino for a softer, more luxurious hand.
- Put-up
- 220 yds (200 m) per 100 g
- Needles
- US 6-7 (4.0-4.5 mm)
- Gauge
- 20-22 sts = 4 in
- Care
- Machine wash cool; tumble dry low
- Best for
- Soft wearables with good stitch definition
Heritage
A hard-wearing nylon-reinforced merino fingering yarn with generous yardage per skein. Works well for shawls, light garments and socks.
- Put-up
- 437 yds (400 m) per 100 g
- Needles
- US 1-3 (2.25-3.25 mm)
- Gauge
- 28-32 sts = 4 in
- Care
- Machine wash cold; tumble dry cool
- Best for
- Lightweight multi-season wearables, socks
Ultra Pima
A soft mercerized Pima cotton DK in a wide, vibrant palette that is easy to launder. A go-to cotton for baby and warm-weather projects.
- Put-up
- 220 yds (200 m) per 100 g
- Needles
- US 5-6 (3.75-4.0 mm)
- Gauge
- 22-24 sts = 4 in
- Colours
- 125+
- Care
- Machine wash cold; tumble dry low
- Best for
- Wearables for all ages, accessories, amigurumi; Knitted Knockers approved
Pacific
An affordable easy-care merino/acrylic blend with a subtle sheen, dependable for items that will be washed often.
- Put-up
- 213 yds (195 m) per 100 g
- Needles
- US 7-8 (4.5-5.0 mm)
- Gauge
- 18-20 sts = 4 in
- Colours
- 80+
- Care
- Machine wash warm; tumble dry low
- Best for
- Charity projects, wearables for all ages, home decor, accessories
Eco+
A natural-toned Peruvian wool in big 250 g skeins, aran to chunky weight. Blocks beautifully and gives great value per skein.
- Put-up
- 478 yds (437 m) per 250 g
- Needles
- US 9-10 (5.5-6.0 mm)
- Gauge
- 14-16 sts = 4 in
- Colours
- 40+
- Care
- Hand wash cold; lay flat to dry
- Best for
- Heirloom garments, outerwear, accessories, felted projects
Magnum
A thick, plush super bulky wool for fast, chunky makes such as throws and cushions.
- Put-up
- 123 yds (112.5 m) per 250 g
- Needles
- US 15-17 (10-12 mm)
- Gauge
- 6-8 sts = 4 in
- Colours
- 40+
- Care
- Hand wash cold; lay flat to dry
- Best for
- Quick-knit blankets, cozy garments, accessories
Rowan
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Felted Tweed
The best-selling Rowan yarn: a light DK with a felted look and tweedy flecks. Drapey, blockable and suited to both colourwork and lace.
- Put-up
- 191 yds (175 m) per 50 g
- Needles
- US 5-6 (3.75-4 mm)
- Gauge
- 22-24 sts and 30-32 rows
- Colours
- 50+
- Care
- Machine wash cold, gentle; do not bleach; do not tumble dry; dry flat in shade; iron low heat; dry clean
- Best for
- Fair Isle/colourwork, lace, cabled and garter-stitch garments, accessories
Kidsilk Haze
A fine, airy mohair and silk blend with a soft halo, launched in 2001. Often used for lace or held double with another yarn.
- Put-up
- 229 yds (210 m) per 25 g
- Needles
- US 3-8 (3.25-5 mm)
- Gauge
- 18-25 sts and 23-34 rows
- Care
- Hand wash cold; do not bleach; do not tumble dry; dry flat in shade; iron low heat; dry clean
- Best for
- Lace, shawls and scarves, and held together with other yarns for new fabrics
Big Wool
A thick merino yarn that knits up very fast with clear stitch definition. A popular first-project yarn.
- Put-up
- 87 yds (80 m) per 100 g
- Needles
- US 15-19 (10-15 mm)
- Gauge
- 7.5-9 sts and 10-12.5 rows
- Care
- Hand wash cold; do not bleach; do not tumble dry; dry flat in shade; iron medium heat; dry clean
- Best for
- Quick-knit beginner projects, bold-texture sweaters, jackets, blankets
Alpaca Soft DK
A soft wool and alpaca DK that shows off cables well and feels warm without bulk.
- Put-up
- 136 yds (125 m) per 50 g
- Needles
- US 6 (4 mm)
- Gauge
- 22 sts and 30 rows
- Care
- Hand wash cold; do not bleach; do not tumble dry; dry flat in shade; iron low heat; dry clean
- Best for
- Cable designs, cosy DK garments and accessories
Summerlite DK
A matte cotton DK with clean stitch definition, aimed at warm-weather knits.
- Put-up
- 142 yds (130 m) per 50 g
- Needles
- US 5 (3.75 mm)
- Gauge
- 22 sts and 30 rows
- Care
- Machine wash warm, gentle; do not bleach; do not tumble dry; dry flat in shade; iron medium heat; dry clean
- Best for
- Spring/summer tops, baby wear, lightweight garments
Pure Wool Superwash Worsted
A washable pure-wool worsted with a soft hand and a wide palette from brights to neutrals.
- Put-up
- 218 yds (200 m) per 100 g
- Needles
- US 7 (4.5 mm)
- Gauge
- 20 sts and 25 rows
- Care
- Machine wash warm, gentle; do not bleach; do not tumble dry; dry flat in shade; iron low heat; dry clean
- Best for
- Cables, lace, texture, colourwork, everyday garments
Handknit Cotton
A gently spun matte cotton that is machine washable and knits with crisp stitch definition.
- Put-up
- 92 yds (85 m) per 50 g
- Needles
- US 6-7 (4-4.5 mm)
- Gauge
- 19-20 sts and 28 rows
- Care
- Machine wash warm, gentle; do not bleach; do not tumble dry; dry flat in shade; iron medium heat; dry clean
- Best for
- Summer garments, accessories, home items
Brushed Fleece
A soft, haloed wool/alpaca blend that works up quickly into warm yet light winter pieces.
- Put-up
- 115 yds (105 m) per 50 g
- Needles
- US 10 (6 mm)
- Gauge
- 13 sts and 19 rows
- Care
- Hand wash cold; do not bleach; do not tumble dry; dry flat in shade; iron low heat; dry clean
- Best for
- Cosy winter knits, light but warm garments
Sirdar
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Sirdar Snuggly DK
A soft, smooth, easy-care baby yarn that glides on the needles and stays colour-fast through repeated washing. Long a go-to for gifts for little ones.
- Put-up
- 165 m (179 yd) per 50 g
- Needles
- US 6 (4 mm)
- Gauge
- 22 sts x 28 rows = 10 cm / 4 in
- Colours
- 50
- Care
- Machine wash 40C, wool cycle
- Best for
- Baby and toddler garments, cot blankets
- Details
- Colour count = colourways listed on the product page.
Hayfield Bonus DK
A budget-friendly, soft-handling acrylic in a big colour range, working to standard DK tension for any DK knitting pattern. A good-value workhorse for sweaters and blankets.
- Put-up
- 280 m (306 yd) per 100 g
- Needles
- US 6 (4 mm)
- Gauge
- 22 sts x 28 rows = 10 cm / 4 in
- Colours
- 100
- Care
- Machine wash 40C, wool cycle
- Best for
- Everyday family knitwear and home projects
- Details
- Hayfield brand sold under Sirdar. Colours: 100 shades per manufacturer text.
Sirdar Jewelspun Aran
A self-striping acrylic with a handspun look that produces gradual colour shifts without any colourwork. Its generous length per ball means one or two balls go a long way.
- Put-up
- 500 m (546 yd) per 200 g
- Needles
- US 8 (5 mm)
- Gauge
- 18 sts x 24 rows = 10 cm / 4 in
- Colours
- 16
- Care
- Machine wash, wool cycle, wash darks separately, do not iron or tumble dry, dry flat, reshape while wet; may be dry cleaned
- Best for
- Self-striping sweaters, wraps and accessories in colour-shifting effects
- Details
- Colour count = colourways listed online; product copy cites six original shades, newer shades since added. A separate Jewelspun With Wool Chunky also exists.
Sirdar Country Classic DK
A longtime Sirdar staple: a half-wool, half-acrylic blend with clear stitch definition. Small 50 g balls suit colourwork and classic everyday knits.
- Put-up
- 125 m (136 yd) per 50 g
- Needles
- US 6 (4 mm)
- Gauge
- 22 sts x 28 rows = 10 cm / 4 in
- Colours
- 24
- Care
- Machine wash 30C, wool cycle
- Best for
- Timeless adult, children and homeware designs; colourwork
Sirdar Stories
A cool, cotton-rich DK in a broad trend-led palette that holds its shape and shows off texture and colourwork. Suited to lighter, current-looking garments.
- Put-up
- 140 m (153 yd) per 50 g
- Needles
- US 6 (4 mm)
- Gauge
- 22 sts x 28 rows = 10 cm / 4 in
- Colours
- 40
- Care
- Machine wash 40C, wool cycle
- Best for
- Lightweight fashion knits, stripes
- Details
- Colours: forty shades per manufacturer text.
Sirdar Haworth Tweed
A nepped, tweedy merino-blend DK that is soft and light to wear, with colour names inspired by Yorkshire places. Good meterage keeps larger tweed projects affordable.
- Put-up
- 165 m (180 yd) per 50 g
- Needles
- US 6 (4 mm)
- Gauge
- 22 sts x 28 rows = 10 cm / 4 in
- Care
- Machine wash, wool cycle, wash darks separately, dry flat, reshape while wet, do not iron; may be dry cleaned
- Best for
- Warm outdoorsy sweaters and cardigans, cables and colourwork
- Details
- Colour count left null: product page lists no clear total.
Sirdar Loveful 100% Recycled Acrylic DK
A soft, smooth DK spun from recycled material and certified to the Global Recycled Standard. It works like any standard DK while using production waste.
- Put-up
- 315 m (344 yd) per 100 g
- Needles
- US 6 (4 mm)
- Gauge
- 22 sts x 28 rows = 10 cm / 4 in
- Colours
- 14
- Care
- Machine wash, wool cycle, wash darks separately, do not iron, tumble dry or bleach, dry flat, reshape while wet, do not dry clean
- Best for
- Eco-minded DK knits, sweaters, blankets
- Details
- Shades can vary between dye lots. Colour count = colourways listed online. A Loveful Recycled Tweed Blend also exists.
Sirdar Soft Down
A gently brushed, lofty DK that makes a light, downy fabric and can be knit on bigger needles for an even airier drape. Great value for sweaters and layering pieces.
- Put-up
- 343 m (375 yd) per 100 g
- Needles
- US 6 (4 mm)
- Gauge
- 22 sts x 28 rows = 10 cm / 4 in
- Colours
- 16
- Care
- Machine wash 30C, wool cycle
- Best for
- Cosy, lightweight basics; textured stitches; airy fabric on larger needles
- Details
- Colour count = colourways listed online. Substituted for Sweater Weather (not found on site).
Wool and the Gang
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Crazy Sexy Wool
Thick, springy wool that grows quickly into cosy accessories and sweaters. A signature yarn of the brand and an easy first chunky project.
- Put-up
- 80 m (87 yd) per 200 g
- Needles
- US 15-50 (10-25 mm mm)
- Gauge
- 8 sts x 10 rows on 12 mm needles
- Colours
- 44
- Care
- Hand wash cold only (max 30C), use delicates detergent, squeeze gently, roll in towel, dry flat
- Best for
- Fast chunky hats, snoods, scarves, sweaters, bags and blankets; beginner friendly
Alpachino Merino
A very soft merino and baby alpaca blend in a gently twisted chunky weight, easy to knit and pleasant against skin.
- Put-up
- 100 m (110 yd) per 100 g
- Needles
- US 10.5-11 (6.5-8 mm mm)
- Gauge
- 13 sts x 18 rows per 10 cm
- Colours
- 24
- Care
- Hand wash cold only (max 25C), use delicates detergent, dry flat
- Best for
- Soft sweaters, cardigans, beanies and bandanas; year-round; beginners
Shiny Happy Cotton
A lustrous, smooth cotton with good drape, suited to warm-weather garments and children's items.
- Put-up
- 142 m (155 yd) per 100 g
- Needles
- US 4-11 (3.5-8 mm mm)
- Colours
- 38
- Care
- Hand wash cold only (max 30C), use delicates detergent, squeeze gently, roll in towel, dry flat
- Best for
- Summer sweaters, dresses, accessories and baby/kids wear
Feeling Good Yarn
A fluffy, brushed alpaca blend that stays light and is soft enough to wear close to the skin.
- Put-up
- 130 m (142 yd) per 50 g
- Needles
- US 8-11 (5-8 mm mm)
- Gauge
- 17 sts x 25 rows on 5 mm needles
- Colours
- 22
- Care
- Hand wash cold only (max 30C), use delicates detergent, squeeze gently, roll in towel, dry flat
- Best for
- Lightweight but warm roll necks, snoods, scarves and hats
Take Care Mohair
A halo-soft kid mohair blend that knits lacy on bigger needles and denser on smaller ones; Responsible Mohair Standard certified.
- Put-up
- 100 m (109 yd) per 50 g
- Needles
- US 10.5-19 (6.5-15 mm mm)
- Colours
- 17
- Care
- Hand wash cold only (max 30C), use delicates detergent, squeeze gently, roll in towel, dry flat; shake or brush when dry to restore pile
- Best for
- Airy layering sweaters, cardigans, hats, scarves; quick one-ball hats or cowls
Lil' Crazy Sexy Wool
A slightly lighter-weight sibling of Crazy Sexy Wool: the same springy wool with less bulk, good for sweaters and cardigans.
- Put-up
- 80 m (87 yd) per 100 g
- Needles
- US 11 (8 mm mm)
- Gauge
- 11.5 sts x 15 rows
- Colours
- 25
- Care
- Hand wash cold only (max 30C), use delicates detergent, squeeze gently, roll in towel, dry flat
- Best for
- Winter sweaters, cardigans and accessories with body but less bulk; beginner friendly
Forbidden Fiber Co.
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Hand-dyed skeins
Reds, pinks and deep greens photographed on our display. Come and see the current batch in person, since hand-dyed colour never photographs quite the same twice.
- Best for
- Shawls, socks and special one-skein projects
Stock on the shelf changes week to week and colours sell through. If you need a specific yarn, shade or quantity, ask us before you make the trip and we will check for you.
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