Learn More About Our Yarn Bases

  • fuzzy, resilient, spindly, and irresistible

    overall vibe: light and airy

    materials: 64% kid mohair, 36% silk, 459 yards, 50 grams, 1 ply, lace weight

    yarn qualities: delicate, alluring, and spindly

    drape: delicately feathery

    color tendencies: dyes paler than average, silk content can lead to different kinds of colors

    great for: a wonderfully light and airy standalone, or a cozy way to add playful depth and warmth when knit/crocheted together with another base

    care: hand wash cool & gentle with wool-safe soap, dry flat — please do not machine wash

    Named after Lucy Moran from Twin Peaks, sweet-natured, earnest, and a little airy

  • Plush, lightweight, fluffy

    overall vibe: cozy and feathery

    materials: 74% baby suri alpaca, 26% silk, 328 yards, 50 grams, 1 ply, fingering weight

    yarn qualities: the power of airy fluff and soft plush

    drape: lightweight and feathery soft

    color tendencies: dyes paler than average, silk content can leads to different kinds of colors

    great for: a cozy, breathable standalone, or great for knitting/crocheting together with another base for added plush warmth and cozy softness

    care: hand wash cool & gentle with wool-safe soap, dry flat — please do not machine wash

    Named after Sarah Palmer from Twin Peaks, unpredictable, and quietly haunted

  • Slightly crimped texture, cloud-like drape

    overall vibe: sturdy, vibrant, cute, and bouncy

    materials: 100% superwash merino wool, 400 yards, 100 grams, 1 ply, fingering weight

    yarn qualities: soft,bouncy and fun, with a slight crimp

    drape: fitted but not tight

    color tendencies: a touch more color definition than average 

    great for: soft and body-hugging projects like tanks and bralettes

    not ideal for: socks, as the unreinforced single ply isn’t as durable for intense use

    care: technically can handle machine wash cool and dry on a gentle cycle, however I strongly recommend hand wash cool & gentle with wool-safe soap, and dry flat

    Named after Shelly Johnson from Twin Peaks, warm, resilient, and grounded in everyday life

    *one of Savannah’s favorite bases* (she’s made two Mini Mock Neck Tanks with it!)

  • breathable, dry, spider web look

    overall vibe: rustic and high contrast

    materials: 90% superwash merino wool, 10% linen, 400 yards, 100 grams, 1 ply, sock/fingering weight

    yarn qualities: soft and supple with linen for added strength and breathability

    drape: cloud-like, fitted, but not tight

    color tendencies: relatively rich merino coloring contrasted with cobwebby linen highlights

    great for: tank tops, tees, and other lightweight projects, when you want merino’s versatility with a touch more dryness and breathability

    not ideal for: socks, as the single ply isn’t as durable for intense use

    care: technically can handle machine wash cool and dry on a gentle cycle, however I strongly recommend hand wash cool & gentle with wool-safe soap, and dry flat

    Named after Maddy Ferguson from Twin Peaks, quietly observant, familiarity with a twist

    *One of Colin’s favorite bases*

  • Soft and sturdy

    overall vibe: easygoing and carefree

    materials: 75% superwash merino wool, 25% nylon, 463 yards (92 yards for mini skeins), 100 grams (20 grams for mini skeins), 4 ply, sock/fingering weight

    yarn qualities: soft and care-free merino, with nylon for durability

    drape: nicely structured, strong, and light

    color tendencies: slightly more muted and paler than other sock/fingering bases

    great for: socks, lightweight projects, and anytime you want softness with some added strength

    care: technically can handle machine wash cool and dry on a gentle cycle, however I strongly recommend hand wash cool & gentle with wool-safe soap, and dry flat

    Named after Annie Blackburn from Twin Peaks, kind, steady, and gently decisive

  • Sturdy and pill resistant, bold color

    overall vibe: beautiful workhorse

    materials: 80% superwash bluefaced leicester, 20% nylon, 400 yards (80 yards for mini skeins), 100 grams (20g for mini skeins), 2 ply, sock weight

    yarn qualities: high twist, two-ply, firmly spun; slightly toothy, long-staple wool with nylon for further boosting durability and pilling-resistance

    drape: well-structured, with a subtle ripple effect

    color tendencies: vivid and contrast-rich, leans slightly warmer than our cotton bases

    great for: socks, mittens, accessories, lightweight tops, weaving, and any use case that calls for abrasion resistance and tensile strength

    not ideal for: projects where buttery softness is desired

    care: technically can handle machine wash cool and dry on a gentle cycle, however I strongly recommend hand wash cool & gentle with wool-safe soap, and dry flat

    Named after Lana Budding Milford from Twin Peaks, confident, flirtatious, and self-assured

  • Sparkling gold thread interwoven, adds pop and zing

    overall vibe: festive and eye-catching

    materials: 75% superwash merino wool, 20% nylon, 5% gold stellina, 438 yards (87 yards for mini skeins), 100 grams (20 grams for mini skeins), 2 ply, sock weight

    yarn qualities: I can’t help but smile when I see this base dyed up, the stellina is not itchy or irritating (from my experience knitting with it)

    drape: structured

    color tendencies: vivid, delicate, balanced

    great for: socks, lightweight projects, and anytime you want softness with some added strength and a little dash of razzle dazzle

    care: technically can handle machine wash cool and dry on a gentle cycle, however I strongly recommend hand wash cool & gentle with wool-safe soap, and dry flat

    Named after Nadine Hurley from Twin Peaks, intense and eccentric, with hidden strength

  • Full-bodied and versatile

    overall vibe: plush and versatile all-rounder

    materials: 100% superwash merino wool, 328 yards, 100 grams, 3 ply, sport weight

    yarn qualities: pure and simple superwash merino wool, full-bodied and buttery soft

    drape: close to the body

    color tendencies: slightly bolder than average

    great for: a wide variety of projects, this is one of our most versatile bases and a great place to start when you’re not sure about our more specialized bases

    care: technically can handle machine wash cool and dry on a gentle cycle, however I strongly recommend hand wash cool & gentle with wool-safe soap, and dry flat

    Named after Catherine Martell from Twin Peaks, strategic, commanding, and calculating

  • Full-bodied and versatile

    overall vibe: plush all-rounder; a fan favorite and great base for beginner knitters/crocheters

    materials: 100% superwash merino wool, 231 yards (46 yards for mini skeins) 100 grams (20 grams (20 grams for mini skeins), 4 ply, DK weight

    yarn qualities: pure and simple superwash merino wool, full-bodied and buttery soft, very versatile

    drape: moderately structured

    color tendencies: slightly bolder than average

    great for: a wide variety of projects, this is one of our most versatile bases and a great place to start when you’re not sure about our more specialized bases

    care: technically can handle machine wash cool and dry on a gentle cycle, however I strongly recommend hand wash cool & gentle with wool-safe soap, and dry flat

    Named after Donna Hayward from Twin Peaks, empathetic, kind-hearted, and reliable friend

  • Great stitch definition, durable, rich color, dry and breathable

    overall vibe: pretty and reliable

    materials: 100% superwash bluefaced leicester, 246 yards, 100 grams, 4 ply, DK weight

    yarn qualities: dry and slightly coarser feel than Donna DK; long-staple wool with great durability and pilling-resistance; it behaves quite like a non-superwash merino wool, but feels more like a mature older sister to Donna DK

    drape: structured, yet relaxed

    color tendencies: rich, bold yet matte, consistent color coverage

    great for: showing off stitch definition, cable work, and projects that call for added durability and abrasion resistance

    not ideal for: projects where buttery softness is desired

    care: technically can handle machine wash cool and dry on a gentle cycle, however I strongly recommend hand wash cool & gentle with wool-safe soap, and dry flat

    *one of Savannah’s new favorite bases*

    Named after Denise Bryson from Twin Peaks, confident, resilient, and fearlessly authentic

  • Feels like wearing a dream, elegant drape, sinfully soft

    overall vibe: moody, mysterious, deliciously silky satin

    materials: 20% yak, 20% silk, 60% superwash merino wool,  231 yards (46 yards for mini skeins), 100 grams (20 grams for mini skeins), 4 ply, DK weight

    yarn qualities: fluid drape, buttery touch, a breeze to craft with, yak is as soft and warm as cashmere, while also being more durable

    drape: relaxed and fluid, perfect for luxurious shawls and sweaters

    color tendencies: elegantly influences hues toward its natural warm gray gravity, warming cool colors, darkening pale colors, slightly softening saturated colors. Whatever the dye’s tendency, it gets gently pulled toward a softly saturated, warm, natural gray, with the subtle sheen of silk

    great for: drapey and flowy projects, soft layers, next-to-skin items

    not ideal for: hats or form-fitting projects, but can be done by compensating with a smaller needle size

    care: hand wash cool & gentle with wool-safe detergent, dry flat — please do not machine wash

    Named after Josie Packard from Twin Peaks, elegant, poised, and sophisticated

    *one of Savannah and Colin’s favorite bases*

  • Ghostly pale, rustic and versatile merino/linen

    overall vibe: haunting and subdued

    materials: 80% non-superwash merino wool (18.5 micron), 20% linen, 231 yards, 100 grams, 4 ply, DK weight

    yarn qualities: substantial, dry and breathable warmth, easy-wearing, blend of somewhat soft and a little toothy/rustic

    drape: structured and stable, yet relaxed

    color tendencies: ghostly pale, wonderfully muted, in a sleepy, vintage Lynchian way

    great for: transition season layer pieces

    care: hand wash cool & gentle with wool-safe detergent, dry flat — please do not machine wash

    Named after Ghostwood National Forest from Twin Peaks, an ancient, haunted landscape

    *Savannah’s favorite base*

  • Billowy, with a whispery aura and wonderful warmth

    overall vibe: plush, sumptuous, and airy

    materials: 40% baby alpaca, 40% non-superwash merino wool, 20% silk, 252 yards, 100 grams, 1 ply, DK weight

    yarn qualities: low twist, single-ply, fuzzy, baby alpaca and silk add extra luxe to the merino

    drape: cloud-like, with a gentle embrace

    color tendencies: soft, mellow, and paler with subtly glowing highlights

    great for: projects that call for super cozy and warm, yet lightweight and airy yarn

    care: hand wash cool & gentle with wool-safe detergent, dry flat — please do not machine wash

    Named after Margaret Lanterman from Twin Peaks, solitary, mystical, and tuned to signs and omens

    *one of Savannah’s favorite bases*

  • Full-bodied and versatile

    overall vibe: plush and versatile all-rounder

    materials: 100% superwash merino wool, 218 yards, 100 grams, 4 ply, worsted weight

    yarn qualities:pure and simple superwash merino wool, full-bodied and buttery soft

    drape: close to the body

    color tendencies: slightly bolder than average

    great for: a wide variety of projects, this is one of our most versatile bases and a great place to start when you’re not sure about our more specialized bases

    care: technically can handle machine wash cool and dry on a gentle cycle, however I strongly recommend hand wash cool & gentle with wool-safe soap, and dry flat

    Named after Audrey Horne from Twin Peaks, stylish, headstrong, and curiously bold

  • Vivid, plush, beautiful

    overall vibe: substantial and vibrant

    materials: 100% superwash merino wool, 181 yards, 100 grams, 3 ply, aran weight

    yarn qualities:full-bodied, pure and simple superwash merino wool, great for breathable yet cozy layers

    drape: fairly thick and structured, yet not too heavy 

    color tendencies: super vivid, great color definition

    great for: a wide variety of projects, this is one of our most versatile bases and a great place to start when you’re not sure about our more specialized bases

    care: technically can handle machine wash cool and dry on a gentle cycle, however I strongly recommend hand wash cool & gentle with wool-safe soap, and dry flat

    Named after Diane Evans from Twin Peaks, sharp, enigmatic, and fiercely self-possessed

  • Soft, supple, bold and beautiful

    overall vibe: big, rich, and bold

    materials: 100% superwash merino wool, 106 yards, 100 grams, 3 ply, bulky weight

    yarn qualities: full-bodied, pure and simple superwash merino wool, great for heavier layers

    drape: thick and structured and cozily heavy (esp. if made into a sweater/cardigan)

    color tendencies: vivid and contrast-rich

    great for: a wide variety of projects, this is one of our most versatile bases and a great place to start when you’re not sure about our more specialized bases

    care: technically can handle machine wash cool and dry on a gentle cycle, however I strongly recommend hand wash cool & gentle with wool-safe soap, and dry flat

    Named after Laura Palmer from Twin Peaks, radiant, bewildering, and magnetic

  • Dry and super breathable

    overall vibe: fancy folky vibe

    materials: 70% bamboo, 30% linen, 437 yards, 100 grams, 4 ply, sock/fingering weight

    yarn qualities: dry and breathable, comfy in warmer weather

    drape: airy and open

    color tendencies: vivid, semi-matte sheen

    great for: loose-fitting, breezy summer tops and shawls

    not ideal for: body-hugging projects like tanks and bralettes, as it tends to relax over time

    care: hand wash cool & gentle with mild soap, dry flat — please do not machine wash

    Named after the aster plant, a star-shaped late-summer bloom symbolizing love, wisdom, and patience

  • Soft and strong, silky smooth, somewhat shiny

    overall vibe: classic, sleek, and comfortable

    materials: 100% pima cotton, 437 yards, 100 grams, 4 ply, sock weight

    yarn qualities: plush feel, versatile for garments in a range of temps, especially good for warmer weather, luxurious and strong Pima cotton

    drape: lightweight and loose

    color tendencies:soft yet vivid, slight sheen

    great for: warm weather projects, people with wool sensitivity

    care: hand wash cool & gentle with mild soap, dry flat — please do not machine wash

    Named after the angelica plant, a flowering, aromatic, medicinal herb revered for protection and healing

  • Soft and strong, silky smooth, moderate sheen

    overall vibe: classic, sleek, and comfortable, with a nice weight

    materials: 100% Pima cotton, 218 yards, 100 grams, 4 ply, DK weight

    yarn qualities: plush feel, versatile for garments in a range of temps, especially good for warmer weather, luxurious and strong Pima cotton

    drape: semi-structured, flowy

    color tendencies: fairly vivid, shiny

    great for: warm weather projects and people with wool sensitivity

    care: hand wash cool & gentle with mild soap, dry flat — please do not machine wash

    Named after the daisy plant, a bright, simple flower symbolizing innocence, purity, and everyday joy

  • Soft and strong, silky smooth, semi-matte sheen

    overall vibe: classic, sleek, and comfortable, with a nicely hefty weight

    materials: 100% Pima cotton, 181 yards, 100 grams, 6 ply, aran weight

    yarn qualities: soft and plush, great for versatile layering pieces or thicker projects, luxurious and strong Pima cotton

    drape: supple and flexibly structured

    color tendencies: bold and vivid, great definition (esp. due to the 6 ply), slight sheen

    great for: warm weather or transition season projects, people with wool sensitivity

    care: hand wash cool & gentle with mild soap, dry flat — please do not machine wash

    Named after the iris plant, a flowering symbol of hope and messages between worlds

    *one of Savannah’s favorite bases*

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