Yarn Bases
Cape May Fiber Yarn Bases
Welcome to our directory of premium, coastal-inspired yarn bases. Each base is thoughtfully sourced and hand-dyed in small batches right here at Cape May Fiber, capturing the shifting colors of the seashore, salt marshes, and ocean horizons.
Whether you are casting on a delicate lace shawl, hard-wearing heirloom socks, or a cozy, quick-knit winter accessory, explore our diverse weights and natural fiber luxury blends below to find the perfect foundation for your next project.
Luxury Sock & Fingering Weight Bases
Merino Cashmere Nylon (MCN) Sock:
- 70% Superwash Merino Wool, 20% Cashmere, 10% Nylon
- Fingering weight
- Hand wash cool water, lay flat to dry
- 370 yards / 100g skein
An incredibly soft, plush, and resilient choice for luxury socks, wraps, and garments worn close to the skin.
Superwash Merino and Nylon Sock:
- 75% Superwash Merino, 25% Nylon
- Fingering weight
- Hand wash cool water, lay flat to dry
- 437 yards / 100g skein
Classic, dependable everyday sock yarn. This strong, traditional fingering base is machine-washable and built to withstand lots of wear.
Merlinen:
- 83.3% Superwash Merino, 16.7% Linen
- Fingering Weight
- Hand wash cool water, lay flat to dry
- 410 yards / 100g skein
2-ply blend of soft wool and crisp natural linen. The linen resists acid dyes to create a beautiful pale rustic halo and gorgeous, structured drape.
Mermaid Sock:
- 75% Superwash Merino, 15% Nylon, 10% Mermaid Stellina
- Fingering weight
- Hand wash cool water, lay flat to dry
- 438 yards / 100g skein
Premium high-twist fingering weight engineered for excellent stitch definition and maximum durability in colorwork.
Rambalpaca:
- 70% American Rambouillet, 30% NJ Farm Alpaca
- Fingering weight
- Hand wash cool water, lay flat to dry
- 370 yards / 100g skein
A locally minded, bouncy, and highly textured farm yarn.
Soft Sport & Versatile DK Weight Bases
All American Alpaca:
- 100% American Milled and Grown Huacaya Alpaca
- DK Weight
- Hand wash cool, lay flat to dry
- 175 yards / approx per 85g skein
A cloud-like, warm, and highly sentimental DK weight yarn grown and processed entirely in the USA.
DK Merino Superwash:
- 100% Superwash Merino Wool
- DK weight
- Hand wash cool water, lay flat to dry
- 231 yards / 100g skein
A plump, bouncy double-knitting weight that makes lace stitches, textures, and cables pop beautifully on sweaters and winter hats.
Neon Nep DK:
- 85% superwash merino
- 15% Neon Donegal Nep
- DK weight
- Hand wash cool water, lay flat to dry
- 231 yards / 100g skein
A playful, textured yarn featuring vibrant pops of neon flecks scattered across a soft merino wool canvas.
Merino Cashmere Silk Sport:
- 75% Superwash Merino, 15% Cashmere, 10% Silk
- Sport Weight
- Hand wash cool water, lay flat to dry
- 245 yards / 100g skein
A high-end, silky-soft sport weight with a subtle elegant sheen and buttery hand feel.
Suri Silk Chonk:
- 90% Brushed Suri Alpaca, 10% Mulberry Silk
- Worsted Weight
- Hand wash cool water, lay flat to dry
- 246 yards / 100g skein
Premium textured blend of fluffy Baby Suri Alpaca and smooth Mulberry Silk spun into a plump, heavy DK weight. Perfect for adding an incredibly soft, cloud-like halo to mid-weight sweaters and cozy accessories.
Ethereal Lace Weight & Fluff Bases
Butterfly Lace:
- 80% Extrafine Merino, 20% Silk
- Lace Weight
- Hand wash cool, lay flat to dry
- 875 yards / 100g skein
Delicate, sleek, and creates a soft fabric with a stunning subtle luster.
Mermaid Fluff:
- 64% Baby Suri Alpaca
- 26% Grade A Mulberry Silk
- 10% Mermaid Stellina Sparkle
- 24 sts, 34 rows = 4" on US Size 5 (3.75 mm) knitting needle
- Hand wash cool water, lay flat to dry
- 328 yards / 50g skein
An ultra-plush, kitten-soft alternative to mohair that yields a dreamy halo with a delicate touch of shimmer.
Brushed Alpaca Silk:
- 74% Baby Suri Alpaca, 26% Mulberry Silk
- Lace Weight
- Hand wash cool, lay flat to dry
- 459 yards / 50g skein
A luxurious, cloud-like alternative for makers sensitive to mohair, creating a plush, elegant fabric halo.
Cozy Worsted, Aran & Super Bulky Bases
Non-Superwash Organic Merino:
- 100% Fine Organic merino wool
- Aran weight
- Hand wash cool water, lay flat to dry
- 219 yards / 100g skein
A rustic, bouncy, untreated wool option that provides incredible warmth and structural integrity.
Super Bulky & Super Bulky Sparkle:
- 95% Superwash Merino Wool, 5% Stellina
- Super Bulky Weight
- Hand wash cool water, lay flat to dry
- 126 yards / 225g skein
- 100% Superwash Merino Wool
- Super Bulky Weight
- Hand wash cool water, lay flat to dry
- 126 yards / 225g skein
Thick, squishy, high-drama yarn for quick-knit statements, available with an optional touch of metallic shimmer.
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