pairing yarns
Some yarns are good on their own — but great with a friend. The yarns in this collection can all be worked solo, but they really shine when paired with something else: a mohair halo over a solid base, a thread of cashmere for unexpected warmth, a twist of sparkle that catches the light just right. Combining bases can give you the bespoke qualities of both. Pairing yarns is one of the more creative things you can do with a simple project, and the results are often surprisingly unique. If you're not sure where to start, ask — we love this kind of problem.
These are some guidelines for pairing two weights together: it is always best to swatch to be sure, since a lot depends on the individual characteristics of the yarn:
- light fingering + lace = fingering
- fingering + lace = sport
- fingering + fingering = double knitting
- sport + lace = double knitting
- sport + fingering = worsted
- dk + lace (or any higher weight yarn) = no significant change
- dk + fingering = worsted or aran
- worsted + fingering = aran
