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Large selection of non-superwash yarn, perfect for diaper soaker knitting. Superwash yarns, too, which are wonderful for clothing, socks, and accessories. .
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We offer several types of yarn bases. Most are re-orderable, but some may be only offered occasionally due to limited availability.
Fingering/sock:
-Berry Souffle - 100% superwash merino 3 ply yarn fingering weight. This light and fluffy yarn is called souffle, because it is more airy and less dense than our other fingering weight yarns. Each 3.5 oz or 100 grams skein is 490 yards!
-Berry Soft & Strong Sock - 75% superwash merino / 25% nylon 4 ply fingering weight
Super soft and very fine, yet strong, due to the nylon. Buttery smooth and supple. A pleasure to knit with. Not just for socks! Make gorgeous shawls or lacey cowls with this yarn. A light fingering yarn with 463 yards per 100 grams or 3.5 oz.
-Berry Round Merino Sock - 100% superwash merino 4 ply fingering weight. Round, dense 4 ply that is soft and strong. Appearance is similar to Berry Soft & Strong, but without the nylon. Perfect for showing off detailed lace and cable patterns in shawls, baby clothes, or socks. Fingering weight 438 yards per 3.5 oz or 100 grams.
-Berry Smoothie HT Sock -single ply SW merino sock. A light fingering yarn. 100 % superwash Merino. This yarn is so silky and smooth. It was spun with a high twist (HT) and when not knit can have a curly appearance. Highly twisted sock yarn tends to be more durable, then the same yarn with a lighter twist. It glides through your fingers and onto your needles effortlessly. It is a light fingering yarn and makes lovely shawls and socks. 3.5oz or 100 grams approx 400 yards.
-"Panda" Yarn SW 60% Superwash Wool/30% Bamboo/10% Nylon approx 436 yards per 4oz This yarn is very soft, has antibacterial properties, and dyes up lighter than some yarns.
-Berry Springy Sock SW 2 ply Merino w/nylon 80% superwash Merino/ 20% nylon approx 400yards/100 gram skein. This yarn is a tightly spun 2 ply yarn. It dyes vibrantly.
- Berry Luscious -2 ply Merino/silk 80/20 Fingering weight 150 grams. This is a large skein, enough for knitting shawls. The yarn has a silky sheen and lovely drape. 600 yards per 150gram skeins.
-Berry Luxe Sock - 2 ply MCN High Twist 80% superwash Merino/ 10% Cashmere/ 10% Nylon. Soft, luxurious, rich. 400 yards per 100 grams.
Sport/DK/Light worsted:
-Berry Patch DK Merino -4-ply merino DK 100% wool 300 yards/4oz.
-Berry Succulent 8 ply merino superwash sport DK 3.5 oz 274 yards per 100 grams. It is a lush, dense, cabled yarn made up of 8 plies making it beautiful and strong. It has a velvety, neat, round appearance, so your stitch definition will really pop. This yarn has received rave reviews. Perfect for baby clothing, sweaters, shawls, or warm socks.
-Gaia Worsted -certified organic merino 100% wool 280 yards/4oz. Light worsted weight.
-Berry Smoothie DK -SIngle ply 100% superwash merino. 240 yards per 100 grams.
-Berry Sweet 4 ply merino superwash DK 100 % superwash Merino DK weight
4 oz 250 yards per 115 grams. Made up of 4 plies with a lovely twist. Wonderful for garments.
Worsted Weight :
-Berry Soft 3 ply Merino worsted Berry Patch Merino 100% wool
3.5oz or 100 grams approx 218 yards
-Mountain Meadow Laramie worsted weight 2-ply mountain merino 100% wool 196 yards/3.5oz
-Berry Basic Merino 100% merino approx 218 yards/100 gram skein. A bouncy 4 ply merino yarn. A good choice for longies and soakers or felting projects.
-Single Ply Uruguayan Merino 100% wool 3.5oz/217 yards. Knits up like a heavier worsted weight. This yarn is super soft and will felt easily. Not a great choice for active toddler diaper soakers, because of the extreme tendency to felt in the wet zone.
-Blackberry Ridge 3 ply Merino 100% wool worsted weight 250 yards/4oz. This yarn is very natural and minimally processed.
-Beaverslide 2 ply Beargrass 100% Delaine Merino 240 yards/4oz. This is a very natural, minimally processed yarn.
Aran/Heavy Worsted Weight:
-Mountain Meadow Lander aran weight 2-ply mountain merino 100% wool
190 yards/3.5oz *This tends to have slightly more texture than the Laramie
*SOLD OUT* -British BFL 100% Blue Faced Leicester 3-ply approx 200 yards/ 4oz. Takes dye vibrantly. Has less sheen than the heavier weight BFL listed below, looks more cottony.
-BFL -100% Blue Faced Leicester 3-ply approx 168 yards/4oz. Has a lustrous, silky sheen and dyes up vibrantly. Excellent yarn for longies or soakers for heavy wetting toddlers. It resists pilling and holds up well.
Berry Blue Faced Aran -BFL Blue Faced Leicester 3-ply 183 yards per 100 grams/3.5 oz. Has a lustrous, silky sheen and dyes up vibrantly. Excellent yarn for longies or soakers for heavy wetting toddlers. It resists pilling and holds up well.
-Cestari Fine Merino Yarn Approximately 170 yards per 35oz 2 Ply Yarn spun on the traditional woolen system. Gauge: Approx. 4 sts = 1 inch - size 8 needles Hand Wash - Cold Water - Dry Flat
Bulky:
Gaia Bulky -certified organic 100% merino wool. 152 yards/4 oz.
Here is one of the cloth diapers I used to sew.
Here is a photo from the studio of hand painting some yarn. Not all our yarn is prepared the same way.
Forest stream on Berry Succulent merino, knit into a Honey Cowl.
Some of my colorway creations
Soaker shorts I knit.