Worsted

Inspired by her travels and the landscape of Minnesota's lake life, Susie Arkell started dyeing yarn during the COVID-19 pandemic. The creator finds herself drawn towards colors that are quirky yet classic, with a hint of a rustic-vibe. Fiber MacGyver's worsted weight Merino Alpaca is just what you've been looking for. This wool and alpaca blend is a wonderfully suited to just about nay hand knit project: from hats and mittens, to scarves and sweaters... You name it! 

All of Susie's Fiber MacGyver yarn is hand-dyed in small batches in the land of 10,000 lakes. Variations between skeins should be expected... and even celebrated! 

When worked up, worsted weight Riti delivers wonderful stitch definition and blooms beautifully. The non-superwash finish of this yarn means it holds its shape very well, while remaining soft and smooth – perfect for any garment you won’t want to take your hands off of! Embark on a fascinating new adventure with Patagonian wool from Fancywork favorite, Amano Yarns.  

Iconic, reliable, and spun from premium superwash merino, Rios is Malabrigo’s workhorse worsted-weight yarn. Incredibly soft and strong, this washable, 4-ply yarn is fantastic for frequently-worn garments, housewares, and children and baby clothes. Available in an array of watercolor-multi, semi-solid, variegated and solid colorways.

This slightly rustic, strong wool is perfect for durable sweaters. If you're looking for an extra cozy touch, combine it with Knitting for Olive's Soft Silk Mohair for perfectly matched tones. This pill-resistant yarn means you'll have a long-lasting wardrobe staple.

Heavy Merino's traceability makes it possible to identify the specific farms where the wool originates, ensuring that the animals are well cared for and the farmers are treated fairly, with good working conditions.

Crafted from 100% Icelandic wool, Lopi produces premium yarns for warm nordic knits. Thanks to over 1,000 years of adapting to the sub-arctic climate, Icelandic sheep have developed a unique weather resistant wool with excellent breathability and thermal insulation, making it the original outwear. Combining soft, insulating inner fibers with long, durable, and weather-resistant outer fibers, Lopi's yarns are both warm and long-lasting.

Lang Yarns' Cashmere Light Colors yarn is made from the same base as Cashmere Light. These Light colorways let the artist explore an enjoyable wisp of variegation. Tuning into the natural softness of cashmere, this yarn is not spun. Rather, the cashmere roving is knit loosely with a nylon core and constructed into a chainnette yarn. 

Need some inspiration? Churchmouse Yarn's Cozy Handwarmers is a pattern written for using Lang Yarn's Cashmere! 

Since 2018, Lang Yarns decided to only source their sheep fibers from mulesing-free productions. This controversial procedure is a solution to avoiding infestation from fly maggots (myiasis). Lang Yarns has a helpful resource on their website where a customer can trace their yarn and learn more about the origins of their specific fiber. The "Trace your Yarn" page allows for a deeper understanding of farms, fiber animals, and their shearing processes, all the way to the finished product!