Our Yarn Bases
We have a large range of Yarn Bases that we use consistently at Third Vault Yarns.
All our wool bases are from non mulesed sheep and every base yarn we pick is one that we are happy working with ourselves for knitting, crochet or other fibre crafts.
Some of our bases are available in different put ups like 20g minis, 50g skeins, cakes or sock blanks.
Please note: needle and gauge are supplier suggestions and may not reflect the gauge you achieve based on your tension.
Superwash Yarns
Base Yarn | Weight | Metreage per Grams | Fibre Content | Supplier | Needles & Gauge (10cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tesseract | Heavy Lace | 600m | 100g | 55% Sw Bluefaced Leicester 45% Mulberry Silk | CWC | 4mm - 20sts & 32 rows |
Companion 4ply | Fingering/ 4ply | 400m | 100g | 100% sw Falklands merino | WT | -- |
Companion Sole | Sock | 425m | 100g | 75% Sw Merino 25% Nylon | CWC | 2.5mm - 36sts & 50 rows |
Librarian Sock | Sock | 425m | 100g | 75% Sw Bluefaced Leicester 25% Nylon | CWC | ITR- 2.25mm - 38sts & 48 rows |
Exmoor | Sock | 400m | 100g | 60% Exmoor Blueface / 20% Corriedale / 10% Zwartbles / 10% Nylon | JA | 2.25mm - 28 - 36 sts |
Hardy | Dk | 245m | 100g | 80% Sw Falklands Merino 20% Nylon | WT | -- |
Caroline | Worsted | 230m | 115g | 100% Sw Merino | CWC | 3.75mm - 22sts & 32 rows |
Space | Aran | 166m | 100g | 100% Sw Merino | CWC | 4.5mm - 19sts & 28 rows |
Non Superwash Wool Yarns & Plant Fibres
Base Yarn | Weight | Metreage per Grams | Fibre Content | Supplier | Needles & Gauge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cormo Silk | Fingering/ 4ply | 400m | 100g | 85% Cormo 15% Mulberry Silk | WT | -- |
Cloud | 4ply | 400m | 100g | 100% Falklands Merino | WT | -- |
Blue | Dk | 245m | 100g | 100% Super Selected Bluefaced Leicester | WT | -- |
Appledore | DK | 250m | 100g | 40% Devon Closewool / 40% Romney / 20% Exmoor Blueface | JA | 3.75-5.5mm - |
Kaguya | 4ply | 400m | 100g | 100% Bamboo Rayon (Closed Loop) | Alize | 2.5 - 3.5mm - 32sts |
Kaguya (2nd Spin) | 4ply | 380m | 100g | 100% Bamboo Viscose (Closed Loop) | LT | -- |
Limbo | 4ply | 400m | 100g | 70% Bamboo 30% Linen | CWC | 3mm - 27st s & 36rows |
Tencel | DK | 225 | 100g | 100% Tencel | CWC | 3.75mm - 22sts & 32 rows |
Our Primary Suppliers
All UK Based Suppliers
A little about each yarn...
Tesseract Lace is a gorgeous silky yarn with a lustrous sheen that represents the glowing richness of the Tesseract, the infinity stone containment vessel. This yarn has wonderful drape and can be used for shawls and other luxury items.
Companion 4ply/ Shawl is a squishy soft merino yarn that knits like a dream. Companion is named in tribute to all the companions throughout the galaxy, travelling in time and space, through the black, respectable and otherwise! One skein works for a lovely shawl or a large pair of socks. More than one skein would make a lovely garment.
Companion Sole A sock alternative to our standard merino companion 4ply, largely provided in 10g, 20g skeins, self striping yarn or in sock blanks.
Librarian Sock is a nicely plied slightly crisp lusturous sock weight yarn, that is still nice and soft. Named in tribute to Librarians as the gatekeepers to the gates of wonder and magic. Keepers of history, knowledge and imagination. These sturdy, stable bastions of culture and learning are ideal to represent this sock weight yarn which has wonderful strength and character. Perfect for making socks to snuggle up in on those cold nights or the workhorse socks for a long day out.
Exmoor Sock is a full bodied and hard-wearing yarn with gorgeous lustre, it's natural blend of colours adding a richness to the base when dyed. The yarn has good bounce, great stitch definition and the nylon adds more strength and durability.
Selkie 4ply 50% Superwash Merino 50% Silk - Selkie is inspired by the seal people of myth and folklore, and the hypnotic dancers who eventually got their seal skins returned in Lost Girl. This beautiful yarn, is soft and silky with a lovely sheen, great handle and drape. This luxurious yarn can be used for next to the skin garments and items, or any outer items for added wow.
Cormo silk 4ply is a bouncy soft and drapey yarn with a slightly toothy feel, it is not superwash treated. it's perfect for lightweight garments and shawls
Merino Silk 4ply - 75% Falklands Merino 25% Mulberry Silk an Incredibly soft pillowy yarn with gorgeous drape and a beautiful silk shine.
Kaguya 4ply has a smooth and silky feel with lots of drape making it a fingering weight yarn that’s ideal for shawls, warm/mild weather garments and other accessories.
Limbo 4ply has a linen feel despite the majority bamboo content, this helps to give it more structure whilst still maintaining drape, it is ideal for warm / mild weather projects that require structure. It works up like linen with a gorgeous sheen.
Hardy Dk is a robust merino with nylon, that will make nice hardy sock in thicker weight yarn., With merino softness, but the benefit of a longer staple yarn to ensure a longer lasting project.
Blue DK is a lovely plied non superwash super selected bluefaced leicester yarn that is incredibly next to skin soft. The yarn is perfect for jumpers, cardigans hats and gloves, as the yarn will bloom slightly after blocking and fill in any gaps making each project with them a warm wind blocking cuddle. Also they're a good option for steeked projects as non superwash yarns.
Appledore DK is a deliciously toothy rustic yarn, with a slightly hairy profile. it is an ideal outer garment yarn. Due to its 2 ply non superwash treated nature it is a gauge shifter and will work well at lots of different gauges expanding to fill the gaps.
Tencel Dk is a gorgeous high sheen yarn, with fimness to its construction. Ideal for making garments or items that require structure on a tight gauge or that require drape on a looser gauge, This yarn provides great stitch definition.
Caroline Worsted is extra springy and still has lots of squish. Gives great stitch definition and is a heavy hitter versatile yarn perfect for accessories or garments.
Space Aran is a gorgeously springy 3 plied Aran weight yarn which is ideal for winter jumpers, hats and cowl knitting. Space is named with it's sister yarn of the same weight but different base, Time because with Sci Fi and Fantasy all of space and time is open to you!