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Our Bases

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Fingering WEIGHTS

*New 80/20 Sock Base

80% Superwash Merino / 20% Nylon
100 grams (3.5 oz.), 400 metres (437 yards)
24-32 sts/ 10cm (4”) on 2.0-3.25 mm (US0-3)

This lofty 4-ply fingering yarn is a favourite of ours! It's super-soft with just enough nylon to make it perfect for socks, but it's equally perfect for lightweight sweaters and shawls. It takes dye beautifully, resulting in vivid results.

 

Basics 75/25 Sock

75% Superwash Merino / 25% Nylon
100 grams (3.5 oz.), 425 metres (465 yards)
24-32 sts/10 cm (4") on 2.0-3.25 mm (US0-3)

This gorgeous superwash 75/25 merino/nylon yarn is milled in Peru just for Leo & Roxy with the quality that you've come to know and love from us and at a great value. This yarn is soft, easy-care, in a fantastic palette of solids!

 

75/25 Sock 2023

75% Superwash Merino / 25% Nylon
100 grams (3.5 oz.), 425 metres (465 yards)
24-32 sts/10 cm (4") on 2.0-3.25 mm (US0-3)

This gorgeous superwash 75/25 merino/nylon yarn is hand-dyed. This yarn is soft and easy-care.

 

Marled Sock

80% Superwash Merino / 20% Nylon
100 grams (3.5 oz.), 400 metres (437 yards)
24-32 sts/10 cm (4") on 2.0-3.25 mm (US0-3)

The craze for our Marled Sock yarn started with our Work Sock Sets, but now it's available on its own! This natural/dark charcoal marled yarn not only makes phenomenal socks but is perfect for sweaters, shawls, and any other accessory you can imagine!

 
 

MCS SOCK

75% Superwash Merino /15% Cashmere / 10% Silk
113 grams (4 oz.), 384 meters (420 yards) 
28 sts/10 cm (4") on 2.25-3.50 mm (US 1-4)

This 3-ply merino/cashmere/silk sport weight blend is squishy and soft for next-to-skin wear. This yarn is a luxurious choice for sweaters, shawls, and accessories.

 

MCN Sock

80% Superwash Merino / 10% Cashmere / 10% Nylon
113 grams (4 oz.), 384 metres (420 yards)
24-32 sts/10 cm (4") on 2.0-3.25 mm (US 0-3)

This 3-ply merino/cashmere blend is squishy and soft for next-to-skin wear, with a little bit of nylon that provides extra durability. This versatile yarn is great for everything from shawls to hats to socks.

 

75/25 Sock (Old Sock Base)

75% Superwash Merino / 25% Nylon
100 grams (3.5 oz.), 400 metres (437 yards)
24-32 sts/10 cm (4") on 2.0-3.25 mm (US 0-3)

This lofty 3-ply fingering yarn is a favourite of ours! Super soft with just enough nylon to make it perfect for socks, but it's equally perfect for lightweight sweaters and shawls. It takes dye beautifully, resulting in vivid results.

 
 

Merino Single

100% Superwash Merino
115 grams (4 oz.), 396 metres (434 yards)
26 sts/10 cm (4") on 3.0 mm

This single-ply merino fingering yarn is all the rage! Buttery-soft goodness for sweaters, shawls, and accessories. We do not recommend this base for socks.

Old 80/20 Sock Base

80% Superwash Merino / 20% Nylon
115 grams, 384 m, 420 yards)

This lofty 4-ply fingering yarn is a favourite of ours! It's super-soft with just enough nylon to make it perfect for socks, but it's equally perfect for lightweight sweaters and shawls. It takes dye beautifully, resulting in vivid results.

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sport weights

MCS Sport

75% Superwash Merino /15% Cashmere / 10% Silk
115 grams, 256 meters (280 yards)
22-25 sts/10 cm (4") on 3.00-4.50 mm

This 3-ply merino/cashmere/silk sport weight blend is squishy and soft for next-to-skin wear. This yarn is a luxurious choice for sweaters, shawls, and accessories.

Merino Sport

100% Superwash Merino
100 grams, 325 metres (355 yards)
22-26 sts/10 cm (4") on 3.00-4.00 mm

This 2-ply merino sport weight is versatile and works in just about everything from shawls to hats to socks.


dk weight

BFL DK 2023

100% Untreated BFL Sport
115 grams (4 oz.), 283 yds (258 meters)
22-25 sts = 4 inches (10 cm) on US 2-4 or 3.0-4.5 mm

This lofty 3-ply sport weight yarn is new to the shop. It's soft, yet durable with beautiful lustre and bounce. Great for hardwearing sweaters, but soft enough for next to skin accessories.

MERINO DK

100% Superwash 17 micron Merino
115 grams (4 oz.), 256 metres (280 yards)
22-24sts/10 cm (4") on 3.00-4.5mm (US 2-4)

You won't believe how squishy, springy and soft this base is! For the ultimate indulgence, choose this base for your next shawl or sweater.


Worsted

MERINO WORSTED 2023

100% Superwash Merino
100 grams (3.5 oz.), 169 metres (185 yards)
18-20sts/10 cm (4") on 4.00-5.50mm (US 6-9)

Prepare to be amazed by the lush, bouncy, blissful feel of this Worsted Merino! Get ready to treat yourself—toss it in your cart for your next shawl or sweater.

 

MERINO WORSTED

100% Superwash 17 micron Merino
115 grams (4 oz.), 192 metres (210 yards)
18-20 sts/10 cm (4") on 4.0-5.5 mm (US 2-4)

You won't believe how squishy, springy and soft this base is!  For the ultimate indulgence, choose this base for your next shawl or sweater.

WOOL/COTTON

70% Eco Wool/30% Organic Cotton
100 grams, 200 metres (218 yards)
18-20 sts/10 cm (4”) on 4.0-5.5 mm (US 2-4)

This 4-ply worsted yarn is made with eco-friendly wool and organic cotton. It's a perfect base for heavier weight sweaters or your favourite accessories- shawls, wraps, scarves, and mitts. It's available in four natural colours and subtly dyed colourways with a heathered appearance.


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OTHERS

SUPER BULKY

100% Superwash Merino
200 grams (7 oz.), 110 metres (120 yards)
8-10 sts/10 cm (4") on 9.0-15.0 mm (US 13-19)

This amazingly squishy, super bulky yarn is soft and fun! It knits up quickly and is perfect for accessories like hats, scarves, and cowls.

MOHAIR/SILK

75% Mohair/25% Silk
50 grams (1.76 oz.), 420 metres (459 yards)
3.25-5.0 mm (US 3-8)

This luxuriously soft and lofty yarn is one of our new favourites! The silk content makes this super soft, and its fuzzy halo makes for beautifully airy shawls or wraps. You can also hold this double with other yarns to create a more substantial fabric with the same gorgeous halo.