Yarn Bases

Description of the yarn bases that Lost Creek Yarn Company uses

Couplet

Fingering Weight / Sock

80% Fine Superwash Merino Wool / 20% Nylon

2 Ply

1 Hank = 399 yds / 365 meters

100g

Needle - US 1 - 2 / 3.25mm

Hook - D3

Gauge - 30sts = 4" / 10cm

Lush

Fingering Weight / Sock

80% Superwash Merino Wool / 10% Cashmere / 10% Nylon

4 ply

1 Hank = 437 yds / 400 meters

100g

Needle - US 1-2 / 3.25mm

Hook - D3

Gauge - 30sts = 4" / 10cm

Opulent

Fingering Weight / Sock

75% Superwash Merino Wool/ 25 % Nylon

4 ply

1 Hank = 437yds / 400 meters

100g

Needle - US 1-2 / 3.25mm

Hook - D3

Gauge - 30sts = 4" / 10cm

Paraph

Fingering Weight / Sock

70% Superwash Merino Wool / 30% Nylon

4 ply

1 Hank = 437yds / 400 meters

100g

Needle - US 1-2 / 3.25mm

Hook - D3

Gauge - 30sts = 4" / 10cm

Gossamer

DK Weight

100% Superwash Merino Wool

4 ply

1 Hank = 246yds/ 225 meters

100g

Needle - US 7 / 4.5mm

Hook - D

Gauge - 5.5sts = 1" / 2.5cm

Cumulo

Lace Weight

72% Super Kid Mohair / 28% Silk

1 ply

1 Hank = 437yds / 400 meters

50g

Needle - US 2 / 2.75mm

Hook - B1

Gauge - 32sts = 4" / 10cm