Knitting yarns
Yarn bases
Compare our knitting yarns by fibre content, weight and finish. Find a yarn base suited to your sweater, shawl or socks. Une Louve Dans Les Bois offers 5 fingering-weight bases, 3 DK (Double Knitting) bases, 1 ARAN base and 2 lace-weight bases, to choose according to your project. We recommend washing with a mild specialist soap in lukewarm water to preserve the colours and appearance of your knitwear.
LO(U)VE SINGLE
366M/100g, 1PLY (MULESING FREE)
- (400yrd/100g)
- 100% Baby Merino SW,
- needle size 2,5 to 3,5mm
- Fibre diameter: 21.5µm
Its unplied fibre gives it a fluffy, lofty appearance, making it very pleasant to wear next to the skin.
During the first wash, the fibre will bloom slightly to fill the space you have left between the stitches.
LO(U)VE FINE SOCK
425M/100g, 4PLY (MULESING FREE)
- (460yrd/100g)
- 75% Baby Merino SW / 25% nylon,
- needle size 2 to 4mm
- Fibre diameter: 21.5µm
This yarn combines softness (merino) with strength (nylon), making it a versatile choice, ideal for a sweater, lovely socks or young children who put their clothes through their paces.
LO(U)VE TWIST SOCK
365M/100g, 2ply (MULESING FREE)
- (400yrd/100g)
- 80% Baby Merino SW, 20% nylon,
- needle size 2,5 to 3mm
- Fibre diameter: 21.5µm
Its 2-ply twisted fibre gives it a slightly fluffy, lofty, pearl-like appearance that will add thickness and texture to your creations.
LO(U)VE ANGORA
220M/50g, 2PLY, non-superwash
- (441yrd/50g)
- 80% French Angora / 20% Arles Merino,
- needles 3.5 to 4 mm
- Fibre diameter of 10 to 12µm
Our angora rabbits are raised in France (Hauts de France) at le terrier du lapin blanc, a family farm that respects animal welfare. We are very honoured to work with le terrier du lapin blanc and to offer you this beautiful, wonderfully soft fibre, harvested by hand with care and gentleness. Small-scale production with a personal touch.
Its luxurious fibre is spun and dyed in France for a 100% local yarn.
LO(U)VE SUPERKID SILK
420M/50g, 1PLY, NON-SUPERWASH
- (328yrd/50g)
- 75% Superkid Mohair / 25% Mulberry silk,
- needles 1.5 to 3,5mm
- Fibre diameter of 15µm
Mohair is made from the fleece of the Angora goat. This yarn is classified into 3 fibre thicknesses: mohair, kid mohair and superkid mohair.
We have chosen to offer you superkid mohair, the finest and softest of the 3 thicknesses of this yarn.
LO(U)VE SUPERKID MOHAIR is airy, luminous and soft.
LO(U)VE SILKY SURI
300M/50g, 2PLY, non-superwash
- (459yrd/50g)
- 74% Baby Suri Alpaca / 26% Mulberry silk,
- 3 to 5 mm needles
- Fibre diameter: 21.5µm
A blissful cloud!! A lovely alternative to mohair yarn if your skin cannot tolerate it. Wonderfully cosy, with unrivalled softness and lightness, the little loops along the yarn will reveal their cuddly character when blocked. The high-quality mulberry silk adds lustre and strength to the fibre.
This yarn is not superwash-treated and knits up like a Sport-weight yarn.
LO(U)VE ASC
400M/100g, 3PLY, non-SUPERWASH
- (437yrd/100g)
- 70% Baby Alpaca / 20% Mulberry Silk / 10% Cashmere,
- 2.5 to 3.5 mm needles
- Fibre diameter: 18 to 22µm
This exquisite, luxurious fibre is exceptionally soft and supple, giving each of your projects an unrivalled drape.
Its thermal properties (warmth and breathability), fineness, silkiness, softness and durability make alpaca the treasure of the Andes.
LO(U)VE MERINO DK 115
230M/115g, 4ply (MULESING FREE)
- (252yrd/115g)
- 100% Extrafine Merino SW,
- needle size 4 to 4.5 mm
- Fibre diameter: 19.5µm
The superior ExtraFine quality of this merino will transform your creations into wonderfully warm, soft and cosy pieces.
Ideal for any project, especially those worn directly against the skin.
LO(U)VE TWIST SOCK DK
243M/100g, 3ply (MULESING FREE)
- (266yrd/100g)
- 80% Baby Merino SW / 20% nylon,
- needle size 3,5 to 4mm
- Fibre diameter: 21.5µm
Its 3-ply construction gives it a plump, slightly lofty appearance that adds thickness and texture to your projects.
LO(U)VE YAK SINGLE 120
480M/120g, 1ply (MULESING FREE)
- (525yrd/120g)
- 65% Baby Merino SW / 15% grey yak / 20% mulberry silk
- 3 to 4 mm needles
This incredibly soft fibre has the drape and suppleness of LO(U)VE ASC (an alpaca/mulberry silk/cashmere blend).
During the first wash, the fibre will bloom slightly to fill the space you have left between the stitches.
LO(U)VE ASC DK
225M/100g, 4PLY, non-superwash
- (246yrd/100g)
- 70% Baby Alpaca / 20% Mulberry Silk / 10% Cashmere,
- needles no. 3.25 to 4 mm
- Fibre diameter: 18 to 22µm
This fibre is the big sister of LO(U)VE ASC and shares the same properties. A DK yarn for even more softness and warmth.
Alpaca, the treasure of the Andes.
LO(U)VE ASC ARAN
166M/100g, 3ply, NON-SUPERWASH
- (182yrd/100g)
- 70% Baby Alpaca / 20% Mulberry Silk / 10% Cashmere,
- needle size 4 to 5 mm
- Fibre diameter: 18 to 22µm
This is the thickest of the three LO(U)VE ASC yarn bases and offers the same quality characteristics. An ARAN yarn for even more softness and warmth.
Alpaca, the treasure of the Andes.
LO(U)VE WILDWOOD & ALPACA (discontinued)
400M/100g, 4PLY (MULESING FREE)
- (437yrd/100g)
- 29% Abaca (wood pulp) / 29% Tencel / 21% Baby Merino nonSW / 21% Superfine Alpaca.
- needles 3 to 3,5mm
The ideal yarn for your eco-conscious summer creations.
The wood used comes from sustainably managed European forests. The plant relies on rainwater, with no additional irrigation.
A soft, lightweight and breathable texture.
The alpaca gives a slightly fluffy finish. The wood pulp creates a delicate heathered effect. The Tencel (plant-based silk) adds a subtle sheen.
LOUV(TEAU) TWIST SOCK mini
73M/20g, 2ply (MULESING FREE)
- (80yrd/20g)
- 80% Baby Merino SW / 20% nylon,
- 2.5 to 3mm needles
- Fibre diameter: 21.5µm
A pack of little 20 g LOUV(TEAU) to add a touch of colour to your knitting.
Its 2-ply twisted fibre gives it a slightly fluffy, lofty, pearl-like appearance that will add thickness and texture to your creations.