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NON-SUPERWASH
Alpaca Cloud
Non-Superwash 100% Super Baby Alpaca
300m/100g
This lighter-than-air base makes amazing, light fabric. The yarn is constructed with a core wrapped with fibre - this means the ends of the fibres are contained within the wrap rather than flying free, making the yarn extra soft. This yarn is perfect for next to skin creations, and is extremely versitile depending on your choice of needle size.
4ply Shetland
Non-Superwash 100% Shetland Wool
364m/100g
If you love a British fibre, this is for you! This lovely woolen spun, soft and delicate yarn is incredibly sustainable and is renowned for its warmth. Shetland Sheep graze on the islands' hills and beaches eating wild heather and seaweed. This diet, along with the climate, makes Shetland wool soft, strong and warm. A blocked gauge swatch is highly recommended if this is your first time using Shetland.
Alpaca Fluff
Non-Superwash 50% Pima Cotton/50% Baby Alpaca
300m/100g
This gorgeous base is the height of luxury, warmth and softness. It is an air-blown construction, with the centre core cage made of Pima Cotton and the baby alpaca blown through. It provides a gorgeous fabric with a gentle halo. As the cotton core doesn't absorb the dyes we use, it yeilds a worn, heathered effect which gives colours a unique edge. Extremely versitile depending on needle size selection. Gague swatch is highly recommended on first use.
Pure Mohair
Non Superwash 100% Kid Mohair
150m/50g
A sublime pure mohair yarn, yeilding a gorgeous fluffy halo. This yarn has minimal shedding. It is fabulous for those looking to add a bit of fluff to their project. It is also delightful worked up on its own due to the versitile weight. It can be knit up as an 8ply or beyond depending on needle choice providing a variety of fabric options. Gague swatch is highly recommended upon first use.
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!
Suri Alpaca Fluff - 4ply Fluff - Non-superwash
100% Brushed Suri Alpaca Fluff
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. Try it with smaller or larger needles for different fabric drape! Experiment and be delighted by our fluffy 4ply!
LACE
Brushed Merino/Nylon Lace
85% Merino/15% Nylon
600m/100g
A beautifully soft, cloud like base which provides a gorgeous fluffy fabric. Great for working on a larger needle for a light, airy fabrid, or hold it along with another yarn for a halo effect.
Merino Singles Lace
100% Pure Merino
800m/100g
A lovely, soft singly ply merino laceweight. Makes softer than belief fabric and great also to hold along with another yarn for dimension.
MERINO CASHMERE NYLON
Our Merino/Cashmere/Nylon bases are great if you are after something special with a bit of luxury. The cashmere provides a luxurious softness while the nylon provides strength if you are partial to a soft sock or sweater. It creates the most amazing drapey shawls.
4ply
80% Merino/10% Cashmere/10% Nylon
400m/100g
8ply
80% Merino/10% Cashmere/10% Nylon
210m/100g
10ply
80% Merino/10% Cashmere/10% Nylon
4166m/100g
A lofty and soft merino fingering weight with nylon for strength. Bouncier than Base B.
4PLY
Base A - 4ply Merino/Nylon
85% Merino/15% Nylon
400m/100g
A lofty and soft merino fingering weight with nylon for strength. Slightly loftier than 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% Australian 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.
5PLY
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.
8PLY
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!
10PLY/WORSTED
Base L - Worsted 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!
CHUNKY
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 makes for a lovely soft creation.
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!
SPECIALTY BASES
