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A boutique wall of yarn for knitters, with the needles and project kits to go with it. Find us inside The Crooked Spindle at 229 Mercer St.
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WIP Wednesday, every week 4 – 6 PM
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Cascade 220
Worsted 100% Peruvian Highland Wool
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
Felted Tweed
DK 50% Wool, 25% Viscose, 25% Alpaca
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
Hayfield Bonus DK
DK 100% Acrylic
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.
Crazy Sexy Wool
Super chunky 100% wool (Funfetti colours: 95% wool, 5% viscose flecks)
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
Heritage
Fingering / sock 75% Superwash Merino Wool / 25% Nylon
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
Kidsilk Haze
Lace 70% Mohair, 30% Silk
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
Sirdar Snuggly DK
DK 55% Nylon, 45% Acrylic
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.
Alpachino Merino
Chunky 60% merino, 40% baby alpaca
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
Needles & notions
addi needles, made in Germany since 1829
Slick tips, smooth joins and cables that do not fight back. We carry addi Turbo, EasyKnit Rocket and Rocket² [Squared] circulars. Ask us about anything else in the range.
- Fixed circulars for socks, hats, sweaters and shawls
- Sharp tips for lace, squared shafts for comfort
- Stitch markers
Ready when you are
Project Kits
Counting Stars Blanket Kit
A small baby blanket worked in garter and stocking stitch with The One Merino.
- Best for
- Baby gift
- Details
- Intermediate knitting kit; 56 x 76 cm (22 x 30 in); about 22 hours; learn garter and stocking stitch. Includes 6 balls The One Merino (100% merino, 72 m/50 g, machine washable at 40C), pattern, optional 5 mm (US 8) 100 cm circular needles, sewing needle.
Sometimes Sweater Kit
A roll-neck sweater with balloon sleeves and ribbed trim, knit in Lil' Crazy Sexy Wool.
- Best for
- Confident beginners, quick sweater
- Details
- Easy knitting kit; sizes 1-4; about 12 hours; learn stocking stitch and 1x1 rib. Includes 6-7 balls Crazy Sexy Wool (by size), pattern, optional 12 mm (US 17) and 15 mm (US 19) needles. Page lists Crazy Sexy Wool; photo shows Lil' Crazy Sexy Wool.
Carmen Scarf Kit
A large bandana-style scarf in 1x1 rib using Lil' Alpachino Merino.
- Best for
- Accessory, gift
- Details
- Easy knitting kit; 100 x 30 cm (39 x 12 in); about 12 hours; learn 1x1 rib. Includes 3 balls Lil Alpachino Merino (90 m/50 g), pattern, optional 4 mm (US 6) needles, sewing needle.
Bring your work in progress
WIP Wednesday every week, 4 – 6 PM
Pack up your current project and join us for an afternoon of creativity, conversation and community. Seasoned fiber artist or just starting out, we would love to see you.
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