About The Bases

In late 2020, before Arcane officially launched, we began collaborating with a mill to create a yarn line designed entirely around our needs. At the time, we’d tested everything from 70/20/10 Merino/Bamboo/Nylon blends to 100% Merino, and a handful of 75/25, 80/20, and 85/15 Merino/Nylon mixes from various suppliers.

What we wanted was simple but specific: the softness of our beloved 85/15 base with the broader versatility and durability of the industry-favorite 80/20. From that pursuit, the Arcane 80/20 Base was born, luxuriously soft, springy, and ready for any project that lives close to the skin. Each variation in this range shares the same 19.5 micron extra fine Superwash Merino fiber and meticulous spinning standards, adjusted only for weight and ply.

Fingering Weight — 80/20 Merino/Nylon Superwash

3-ply (4/16Nm) construction with a delightfully plush handfeel. Perfect for socks, shawls, and lightweight garments.

Composition: 80% extra fine (19.5 micron) Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon

Length: ~400m (437yds) per 100g hank

DK Weight — 80/20 Merino/Nylon Superwash

4-ply (4/9Nm) version of the Arcane base, balancing drape and structure. Ideal for sweaters, accessories, and cozy layers.

Composition: 80% extra fine (19.5 micron) Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon

Length: ~200m (218yds) per 100g hank

Worsted (Aran) Weight — 100% Merino Superwash

Spun from extra long-staple 19.5 micron Merino (3/5Nm), this base is soft, strong, and has a silky sheen. It’s washable, resilient, and deeply dye-absorbent, excellent for garments, baby knits, or accessories.

Composition: 100% extra fine (19.5 micron) Superwash Merino

Length: ~166m (181yds) per 100g hank

Chunky (Bulky) Weight — 100% Merino Superwash

Made with the same ultra-soft 19.5 micron fiber, this 2/2Nm base knits up into lofty, cloudlike fabric. Great for quick projects, blankets, hats, scarves, or anything that needs warmth and bounce.

Composition: 100% extra fine (19.5 micron) Superwash Merino

Length: ~100m (109yds) per 100g hank