MEET THE BASES
Where Craft Meets Care
Every yarn in the Factory Girl collection tells a story of connection: between maker and material, hand and heart, heritage and innovation.
Each base is dyed in small batches along the Mississippi River, where art and industry intertwine. From the finest Merino to American Shaniko wool and lofty Corriedale, these fibers reflect the balance of grit and grace that defines Factory Girl Design.
THE LUXURY LINE
A celebration of softness and light, these exquisite blends are designed for timeless knits and mindful making.
Blueprint Fingering / Gearshift Sock Sets
80% SW Merino / 10% Cashmere / 10% Nylon, (437 yd / 400 m / 100 g)
Where design meets delicacy.
A luxurious blend of superwash merino, cashmere, and nylon that forms the foundation of creative exploration. With a soft hand, subtle sheen, and beautiful drape, Blueprint Fingering is ideal for shawls, sweaters, and accessories that balance comfort and elegance.
Alternative Options:
50g: 218 yd / 200 m / 50g
Gearshift 100g Sock Set: 437 yd / 400 m + (1) 87 yd / 80 m mini
Gearshift 50g Sock Set: 218 yd / 200 m + (1) 87 yd / 80 m mini
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Blueprint DK / Gearshift DK Sock Set
80% SW Merino / 10% Cashmere / 10% Nylon, (246 yd / 225 m / 100 g)
Where design meets versatility.
Blueprint DK is the foundation for creative exploration. A luxurious blend of superwash merino, cashmere, and nylon that balances softness, structure, and drape. Smooth and resilient, it glides across the needles with ease and showcases stitches beautifully, from textured details to simple stockinette. Perfect for sweaters, accessories, and everyday pieces that combine comfort with a touch of elegance.
Alternative Options:
Gearshift DK Sock Set: 246 yd / 225 m + (2) 49 yd / 45 m minis
Fuse Suri
75% Baby Suri Alpaca / 25% Mulberry Silk, (328 yd / 300 m / 50 g)
Where softness meets synergy.
A blend of baby Suri alpaca and mulberry silk that transforms every fabric it touches. Whether held double with another yarn or knit alone for a delicate halo, Fuse Suri adds warmth, texture, and depth with effortless grace.
Halo Mohair
72% Kid Mohair / 28% Mulberry Silk, (459 yd / 420 m / 50 g)
Light as air. Luminous as morning.
A classic mohair-silk blend with an ethereal glow and soft drape. Perfect carried along with another yarn for a dreamy halo or used solo for cloudlike fabrics that shimmer with quiet beauty.​
THE EVERYDAY MAKER LINE
Designed for the rhythm of daily making: versatile, reliable yarns that bring comfort and creativity to every stitch.
Frame Sport
100% SW Fine Merino (21.5 micron), (328 yd / 300 m / 100 g)
Structure meets flow.
Soft, balanced, and beautifully elastic, this fine superwash merino offers perfect stitch definition and drape. Ideal for lightweight sweaters, accessories, and colorwork designs that move with you.
Workshop DK
100% SW Fine Merino (21.5 micron), (232 yd / 212 m / 100 g)
Your everyday companion in craft.
Soft, plump, and endlessly wearable, Workshop DK is the heart of the maker’s space. Its smooth texture and bounce make it perfect for cozy cowls, textured garments, and pieces you’ll reach for again and again.
Forge Worsted
100% SW Fine Merino (21.5 micron), (219 yd / 200 m / 100 g)
Strength and softness in perfect balance.
Fine superwash merino spun for warmth and structure. A smooth, round yarn that showcases cables, textures, and timeless knits with depth and durability.
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Drift Worsted Cloud
70% Pima Cotton / 30% Fine Merino, (218 yd / 200 m / 100 g)
Airy comfort, effortless drape.
Drift Worsted Cloud blends the breathability of Pima cotton with the gentle elasticity of fine merino in a unique blown chainette construction. The result is a yarn that feels weightless yet warm, with beautiful stitch definition and softness that lasts.
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Haven Bulky
60% Fine Merino (21.5 micron) / 40% Baby Alpaca, (109 yd / 100 m / 100 g)​
Softness you can sink into.
A plush blend of merino and baby alpaca that feels like a hug. Lofty and luxurious, Haven Bulky is ideal for hats, scarves, and sweaters that radiate warmth and comfort.​
THE NATURAL HERITAGE LINE
Rooted in tradition and authenticity, these timeless fibers that honor craft, connection and the beauty of wool in its purest form.
Foundation Fingering
100% Non-SW Fine Merino (21.5 micron), (437 yd / 400 m / 100 g)
Pure and purposeful.
Non-superwash fine merino in its truest form, soft, springy, and full of character. Foundation Fingering brings gentle structure and warmth to heirloom knits and textured stitches.
Heirloom Sport
100% Non-SW Fine Merino (21.5 micron), (328 yd / 300 m / 100 g)
Timeless craft, modern intention.
Heirloom Sport honors the artistry of true wool, soft, springy, and full of life. Spun from fine, non-superwash merino, it offers beautiful stitch definition and a natural hand that blooms gently with wear. This yarn bridges generations of makers, blending the strength of tradition with the freedom of contemporary design.
Anchor DK
100% Non-SW Fine Merino (21.5 micron), (232 yd / 212 m / 100 g)
Grounded in comfort.
Steady and soft, Anchor DK offers structure and drape in perfect harmony. This non-superwash merino blooms beautifully, adding depth and nostalgia to every stitch.
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Mill DK
100% Corriedale Woolen-Spun (260 yd / 238 m / 100 g)
The heartbeat of the workshop.
Woolen-spun Corriedale that’s soft, airy, and ideal for colorwork and layering. Each skein carries the warmth of handmade tradition and the authenticity of true craft.
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Foundry Worsted
100% Corriedale Woolen-Spun (210 yd / 192 m / 100 g)
Tradition with texture.
A woolen-spun Corriedale that embodies warmth, resilience, and rustic beauty. Light yet insulating, Foundry Worsted captures the heart of classic wool, perfect for timeless garments and cozy knits.
HANDSPUN FIBERS
Inspired by heritage, crafted with heart, handspun fibers that invite you to slow down and spin your story.
Heritage Fiber
100% Non-SW Shaniko Wool (4 oz /113 g braid)
Pure. Honest. American.
100% non-superwash Shaniko wool that celebrates the foundation of fiber arts. Unprocessed, soft yet sturdy, and filled with natural character. Spins beautifully into yarns with life, bounce, and depth.
Alloy Tweed
89% Shaniko Wool / 6% Acrylic / 5% Rayon (4 oz /113 g braid)
Grit and grace in every strand.
A textured blend of Shaniko wool and fine fibers, Alloy Tweed adds tactile interest and rustic charm to every spin. Balanced, versatile, and full of character, it’s a study in harmony and craft.​