YARN BASES

~ Additional photos in each undyed yarn product listing, all photos are unedited in natural lighting. Taken outside, a bit before sunset.()

All of these bases make me incredibly proud- all of my wool is mulesing free and I only partnered with mills who were upfront about their working standards- paying employees living wages, clean working environments, care for the wellbeing of anyone who's touched this wool, from the sheep all the way to my studio. Ethical production is at the core of my brand, and is reflective of my personal values. Please read more in my ethics page, linked below.

And, if you wondered about wear...I knit swatches for all potential bases in 2023, and left them in purses, bras (lol...for itch!!!), really wore them out. I selected the best of that bunch, which you'll read about below. And, as someone who's sensitive, any base of mine containing mohair is "superkid"...the softest of any mohair- most mohair is simply "mohair" or "kid mohair". I truly believe my bases are a cut above the rest, and I'm sure you'll find them quite pleasant as well.

Ethics and giving back

Fingering Weight- Wool and Plant Bases

Augustine's Signature Soft Sock

My ultra-soft sock base is the perfect pairing of 18.5 micron, extrafine superwash South American Merino, with 15% nylon.

Industry standard for merino is 24 micron. This base is the softest thing ever, with excellent durability from the 15% nylon. Dye takes a bit more vibrantly and speckles have excellent definition on this yarn.

Signature Soft Sock is the most versatile and has generous yardage. I highly recommend it for socks, baby items, blankets, and even hardwearing garments.

437yds, 400m per 100g skein

Augustine's Soft Singles

My most plush, lofty base with a beautifully elegant drape. This single ply base is softly spun 100% superwash South American fine merino, 21.5 micron (softer than average). I would consider this base quite warm, since it's a bit airy. Some claim singles does not hold shape, and at this time I have made 7 sweaters that are all heavily worn. They all look like new, and I attribute this to its firm twist, adding structure and durability. This base paired with mohair or suri is my favorite and go to garment fabric. Feels like a warm hug.

Soft Singles is a bit fuzzy- not so pilly but fuzzy, and blooms very, very nicely. I notice Soft Singles absorbs dye quickly, which gives a nice effect, especially for tonal colorways. Speckles feather out softly on this base but remain well defined, still. Colorways typically look slightly more vibrant in this base.

400yds, 365m per 100g skein

Augustine's High Twist

Augustine's High Twist is a 2 ply superwash 100% South American Merino, 21.5 micron (softer than average)

The twist is nice and firm, yet this base is buttery soft. I love it for textured projects. It has excellent stitch definition. This base is quite strong. I would recommend this one for tees, baby projects, and even socks!

My favorite thing about dyeing this base is how the twist results in dye being a bit softer towards the inner side of the twist. This doesn't change much about how the colorway looks worked up, but adds some nice visual interest while you're working. Speckles come out crisp and happy on this base.

400yds, 365m per 100g skein

Augustine's Cashmere Sock

Cashmere Sock is one of my absolute favorites. All of my yarns are great yarns, but this one is noticeably softer than the other wool fingering bases, thanks to the cashmere and ultrafine merino blend. Specifically, 10% cashmere, 80% 18.5 mic extrafine superwash merino, 10% recycled nylon. So, so soft!

This is my go-to for single stranded garments and shawls! Cashmere Sock makes excellent socks, since it has a little recycled nylon for durability, and may fuzz a little, since it's so soft. Generous yardage here, too!

The different fibers in this yarn are blended exceptionally well, which is helpful because cashmere is known for pilling. This great blending helps mitigate pilling. I do expect fuzziness from Cashmere Sock overtime, but never excessive pilling.

This base takes dye just like Soft Sock and High Twist, speckles may be just a tad softer, but I truly don't feel it's a noticeable difference. This base is a joy to work with as a dyer and a fiber artist. I think you"ll be absolutely thrilled with it.

437yds, 400m per 100g skein.

Augustine's Luxury Camel Silk

This yarn is absolute pure luxury. Have you ever tried baby camel?! Stunning drape and a bit of luster. This is a well-balanced 4 ply yarn, from responsibly sourced 50% Italian silk and 50% baby camel. Fibers from camel and alpaca are quite similar in the ways they behave, but camel is a bit softer and doesn't experience much growing overtime.

This yarn is a gorgeous, glowing natural light brown. Showstopping shine from the silk, and all over golden brown color. The fibers are blended exceptionally well so the yarn looks consistent, not marled.

Thinking from a color analysis/ licensed stylist point of view- This yarn is golden to neutral toned, and I think it would complement cool, warm, and olive complexions beautifully.

This base is available undyed and is not featured in preorder. If you would like me to create a custom order for you in a dyed colorway, please reach out!

437yds, 400m per 100g.

Augustine's Luxury Pure Silk

Have you seen the luster and felt the smoothness of pure silk in person?! It is incredible. This decadent yarn is 100% Grade A mulberry silk. My softest base, with amazing drape and strength, and a stunning sheen that feels as classy as it looks. And, interestingly enough, it has a very pleasant natural scent...similar to an esssence of a light green tea. I do have a silk looking alternative that is more cost effective, Augustine's ........

Luxury Pure Silk is offered undyed, but does take dye beautifully. Please reach out if you'd like it dyed as a custom order!

437yds, 400m per 100g.

Augustine's Superkid Mohair Silk

I chose this base simply because it is wildly soft compared to any other mohair or kid mohair I could try! This blend of mohair and silk is ultra soft, and not at all scratchy (I'm sensitive to mohair, and can wear this one without issue)

I love pairing mohair silk with other bases, as it helps mitigate pilling and adds warmth, softness, and strength. I love a delicate halo! Superkid Mohair holds up very well, I have not experienced tangling on my sweaters knit with it. I do know some brands carry neat mohair brushes for a yearly refreshing!

70% SuperKid Mohair/ 30% Mulberry Silk

437yds/ 400m per 50g skein

Augustine's Suri Silk

I love this blend of baby Suri alpaca and Mulberry silk. This blend is quite soft and snuggly, the fibers are a bit fuzzier with a matte texture whereas mohair is silkier, slick and shiny. "Baby" refers to an alpaca's first sheering, usually around 2 years old.

65% Baby Suri Alpaca/ 35% Mulberry Silk

437yds/ 400m per 50g skein

DISCONTINUED Augustine's Original Pristine Sock

The perfect sock yarn! This 4 ply yarn is a blend of 75/25 superwash South American Merino and recycled nylon.

The superwash fine merino is 21.5 micron, softer than average, which balances this blend perfectly. Ultra strong with the recycled nylon, but oh-so-soft with the finer merino.

463yds/ 423m per 100g skein

This base has been discontinued due to sourcing issues~ the new Pristine Sock is 18.5 mic extrafine merino in an 85/15 blend with nylon.