Yarn Bases
Our yarn bases are carefully selected, dyed, worked with, and softness checked to ensure our customers are getting the best quality yarns. Our yarn bases are ethically produced, ensuring that no animals were harmed or subjected to mulesing in its creation.
If you would like us to add a particular yarn base, feel free to drop us an email and I would be more than happy to help! inspiredbymargot@outlook.com.au
COTTON BASES
BANKSIA
(100g skeins and cakes)
Soft and beautiful to work with, this Australian cotton is perfect for creating breathable and durable clothing garments for all ages.
4 ply / Fingering
Composition: Australian 100% cotton
Meters: 335m per 100g skein
Tension: 27.0sts/10cm
Needle/ hook size: 3.00mm
8 ply / DK
Composition: Australian 100% cotton
Meters: 242m per 100g skein
Tension: 22.0sts/10cm
Needle/ hook size: 4.00mm
10 ply / Worsted
Composition: Australian 100% cotton
Meters: 180m per 100g skein
Tension: 19.0sts/10cm
Needle/ hook size: 4.50mm
EUCALYPTUS
(Mini cotton cakes)
We are currently seeking an alternative yarn base for our mini cotton cake sets and single cakes due to the unavailability with the manufacturer. Hold tight for more information!
KANGAROO PAW
(100g Pima cotton skeins)
This is the highest quality yarn on offer, it is shiny, soft and durable – this yarn is perfect for garments and even Amigurumi!
4 ply / Fingering
Material: 100% Pima Cotton
Meters: 400m per 100g
Tension: 28sts & 50 rows
Needle/ hook size: 2.5mm
8ply / DK
Composition: 100% Pima Cotton
Meters: 200m per 100g skein
Tension: 22sts x 30 rows over 10cm
Needle/ hook size: 3.5 – 4.5mm
WOOL BASES
ACACIA
The extrafine merino wool makes this yarn luxuriously soft and bouncy for next to skin comfort. A little nylon is added for extra durabilty.
4 ply / SOCK
Composition: 80% Australian virgin extra fine merino wool / 20% Nylon - Superwash
Meters: 400m per 100g skein
Needles/ hook size: 2.5 - 3.25 mm
BOTTLEBRUSH
The extrafine merino wool makes this yarn luxuriously soft and bouncy for next to skin comfort. A little nylon is added for extra durabilty.
4 ply / Sock
Composition: 85% Superwash Extrafine Merino superfine (19.5 micron) 15% Nylon
Tension: 28sts x 36 rows over 10cm (3.25 needles)
Meters: 400m per 100g
Needle/ hook size: 2.5 - 4mm
8 ply / DK
Composition: 85% Superwash Extrafine Merino superfine (19.5 micron) 15% Nylon
Tension: 22sts x 30 rows over 10cm (4mm needles)
Meters: 225m per 100g
Needle/ hook size: 3.5 - 4.5mm
ARAN / worsted, 4 ply construction
Composition: 85% Superwash Extrafine Merino superfine (19.5 micron) 15% Nylon
Tension: 18sts x 24 rows over 10cm (5mm needles)
Meters: 180m per 100g
Needle/ hook size: 4.5 - 5.5mm
LEMON MYRTLE
(Fiori DK IV)
Ultra soft, high-quality wool. This is one that is hard not to squish and enjoy!
Composition: 100% extra fine merino - Machine washable
Weight: 8 ply / DK
Meters: 200m per 100g skein
Tension: STS – 22
Needle/ hook size: 4mm
GREVILLEA
The extrafine merino wool makes this yarn luxuriously soft and bouncy for next to skin comfort. A little nylon is added for extra durabilty and 10% silver stellina for lots of sparkle - The stellina is super fine and not rough to touch at all.
Composition: 75% Superwash Extrafine Merino (19.5 micron) 15% Nylon 10% Silver Stellina Yarn (4/16Nm)
Weight: 4 ply / Sock
Meters: 400m per 100g skein
Tension: 28sts x 36 rows over 10cm ( 3.35mm needles)
Needle/ hook size: 2.5 - 4mm
TEATREE
Beautiful, shiny and soft wool mixed with metallic for extra sparkle! This wool and metallic blend is so soft and non-scratchy, it is perfect for next to skin garments.
4 ply / Fingering
Composition: 60% Merino Wool, 10% Alpaca, 26% Nylon, and 4% Metallic.
Meters: 400m per 100g skein
Hook/ needle size: 2.5 – 3.5mm
8 ply / DK
Composition: 60% Merino Wool, 10% Alpaca, 26% Nylon, and 4% Metallic.
100g skeins
Meters:100m per 100g skein
Hook/ needle size: 4mm
