Yarn Bases

Here you will find a list and description of our many yarn bases.  You can order most of our colours on any of these bases.  Not all colours can be dyed on every base, but we do our best!  If you can't find the colour/base combination you are after, please feel free to contact us.  

All of our bases are available to purchase undyed - you can shop them here. 

Our yarn is ethically produced, which means no creature died for it to be created, or was mulesed for human convenience.

Our bases are arranged with an alphabetical order which makes it easier for you to remember your favorite!  Click on the links in the list below to learn more about each base.

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Base A - 4ply Merino/Nylon
85% Merino/15% Nylon
400m/100g

A lofty and soft merino fingering weight with nylon for strength.  Bouncier than Base B.

Base B - 4ply Aussie Merino/Nylon
80% Merino/20% Nylon
400m/100g

Our staple Merino/Nylon 4ply, this gorgeous base has a beatiful sheen and drape.  It is lovely and soft to work with and with 19.5 micron it is definitely suitable for next to skin wear.  Perfect for all garments and accessories.

Base C - 4ply Pure Aussie Merino
100% Merino
400m/100g

Our staple Merino 4ply, this base has beautiful drape.  It is lovely and soft to work with and with 19.5 micron Australian merino it is definitely suitable for next to skin wear.  Perfect for all garments and accessories.

Base D - 4ply Pure Merino Singles
100% South African Merino
400m/100g

Our personal favorite at Obsession Yarns - this sublime yarn is basically a cloud in the form of 4ply yarn.  It slides through your fingers like the softest thing ever, and creates magical pieces of art!  More suitable for beautiful, intricate shawls or lightweight tops, cardigans or pullovers.  Definitely the choice for a special piece made to last or be given as a special gift.

Base E - 4ply Fluff - Non-superwash
25% Merino/38% Baby Alpaca/37% Pima Cotton
400m/100g

This amazing, versitile and lightweight yarn is perfect for cozy garments, or to hold along with another yarn to add some sublime fuzz to your project.  The composition means it will create warming and comfortable items with a cooler wear, making it suitable for warmer weather knits.  Try it with smaller or larger needles for different fabric drape!  Experiment and be delighted by our fluffy 4ply!

Base F - 5ply Merino/Nylon
80% Merino/20% Nylon
300m/100g

A soft and beautiful, staple 5ply/sport merino base with added nylon for strength.  Great for socks or garments that require a little more strength.

Base G - 5ply Pure Merino
100% Merino
300m/100g

A soft and beautiful pure merino 5ply/sport.  This lovely yarn is great for garments and accessories, and is super soft and lovely to work with.

Base H - 8ply Pure BFL
100% Bluefaced Leicester
225m/100g

BFL has a little more tooth - meaning it's slightly more rustic feeling and a little less soft than merino.  Don't be fooled though!  BFL has a beautiful, natural sheen and it softens with wear.  It is truly a beautiful fibre to work with and we highly recommend trying it!  BFL makes the best hats, beanies and sweaters!

Base I - 8ply Sparkle
60% Merino/10% Alpaca/26% Nylon/4% Metallic
250m/100g

One of our bases that have been with us since the beginning, this gorgeous sparkly dream is a favorite!  The blend is so beautiful, with just a hint of alpaca for extra added softness.  It is accented with a touch of nylon allowing the creation of sparkly socks, because we all need those amiright?  This yarn transforms as you create magic with it, and the metallic thread turns into a subtle glimmer.  A must try!

Base J - 8ply Merino/Nylon
85% Merino/15% Nylon
225m/100g

This lovely 8ply merino with added nylon for strength has a beautiful bounce and loft, and is the perfect staple for your thicker socks and garments.  It is great for accessories and colourwork too!

 Base K - 8ply Pure Merino
100% Merino
225m/100g

A bouncy, lovely and soft pure merino 8ply.  Perfect for accessories and garments!

Base L - 10ply Merino/Nylon
85% Merino/15% Nylon
180m/100g

Beautiful, lofty, soft and ready to be worked by your magic hands into socks, sweaters and more!  Great for faster knits for kids with added nylon strength!

Base M - 10ply Pure Merino
100% Merino
166m/100g

A bouncy, lovely and soft pure merino 10ply.  Perfect for accessories and garments!  Just waiting for your worsted and aran cable knit patters!

Base N - Chunky Merino Singles
100% Merino
100m/100g

This gorgeous singles base is a roving style - but has excellent strength.  It is perfect for fast beanies, scarves, cowls, shawls or mitts.  She might pill a little for sweaters, but with some maintenance it would still be amazing!

Base O - Chunky Chainette
100% Merino
100m/100g

Chunky chainette is basically a cloud in yarn form.  It is the softest thing I've ever encountered but is surprisingly strong and sturdy, due to the chain composition.  This composition also makes it versatile as you can use larger needles to make the most of the meterage.  It goes further than you might think.  A single skein is more than enough for a hat or cowl, and a few will make you the most luxurious scarf or shawl ever!  I can only imagine the joy a sweater made from this would bring the wearer!  A true delight!

Base P - Chunky Twist
100% Australian Merino
100m/100g

For those who enjoy a plied chunky, this lovely soft offering has a 2ply composition, and is a joy to work with!