At Qing Fibre, we're passionate about experimenting with a variety of yarn bases to create interesting, unique, and luxurious textures in our knitting. ❤️ We carefully source our yarns to ensure they’re not only incredibly soft and durable but also ethically produced. 🌟 Each of our bases has a unique name, and we’ve created this blog to help you get to know their compositions and discover the perfect projects for each one. 🧶
Kid Mohair Silk - Lace Weight
65% Super Kid Mohair | 35% Silk | 50g | 500m | 601yds
A classic lace-weight yarn with a dreamy halo, Kid Mohair Silk adds softness, warmth, and a beautiful glow to any project. Whether held double with another yarn for a fluffy effect or knit on its own for an airy, delicate fabric, this base elevates any design.
Pattern: Simply Wave Top by Qing Studio
Veranita - Lace Weight
79% Supreme Fluffy Cashmere | 21% Silk | 25g | 300m
One of the most luxurious yarns in our collection, Veranita is a feather-light cashmere blend with an ethereal softness. Perfect for adding a delicate, cloud-like texture to shawls, sweaters, and accessories, Veranita brings an elegant touch to any project, and its perfect for those looking for a substitute from Mohair or Alpaca.
Pattern: Soufflé Batwing Cardigan by Qing Studio
Pattern: Lolita Hat by Qing Studio
Dashing Sassy - Fingering Weight
100% Ultra-Fine Merino | 100g | 400m | 437yds
An exclusive single-ply yarn with natural bounce and airy softness. This ultra-fine merino takes dye brilliantly, resulting in vibrant hues that enhance your stitches. Perfect for lightweight cardigans, sweaters and shawls.
Pattern: Scribble Cardigan by Rows Knitwear
Merino Single - Fingering Weight
100% Superwash Merino | 100g | 366m
A smooth, single-ply fingering weight yarn with gentle drape and excellent dye absorption, making it ideal for refined speckles and tonal variations.
Pattern: Ghostclava by Qing Studio (Ghost detail with Veranita - Candlelight, but any lace-weight yarn will work)
Pattern: GoGoDynamo Shawl by West Knits
Baby Teddy - Fingering Weight
65% Baby Alpaca, 35% Silk | 50g
The softest baby alpaca fibre is blended with silk to create this beautifully textured bouclé yarn. The fluffy loops add depth and dimension to the fine silk core, giving it a unique structure. Slightly thicker than our Suri Lace, Baby Teddy knits up with a soft, spongy texture, making it perfect for delicate yet cosy projects.
Pattern: Breakfast Club Vest by Kutova Kika - Exclusive colourways from Kika’s Cafe Mystery Box
Yak Single - Fingering Weight
65% Superwash Merino, 20% Silk, 15% Yak | 120g | 480m
A luxurious blend with a unique depth of colour, thanks to the natural grey hue of yak fibre. The silk adds a subtle sheen, creating rich, sophisticated shades.
Pattern: Rib Vault Shawl by West Knits
Melted Baby Suri - Sport Weight
65% Baby Suri Alpaca, 20% Merino Wool, 15% Silk | 50g | 175m | 191yds
A beautifully fluffy and versatile yarn with a luminous glow, perfect for lightweight yet warm and luxurious garments.
Pattern: Cold Shoulder Sweater by Good Grief
Dashing DK
100% Ultra-Fine Merino | 100g | 225m | 246yds
A premium DK-weight yarn made from ultra-fine South African merino, sourced from non-mulesed farms. With natural elasticity, softness, and excellent stitch definition, Dashing DK is perfect for lightweight yet warm garments.
Patterns: Ribblesdale Vest by Lily Kate Makes
Teddy - DK Weight
100% Superwash Merino Bouclé | 100g | 220m | 240yds
A plush, richly textured bouclé yarn that adds depth and dimension to any piece. Lightweight, breathable, and cozy, Teddy is perfect for modern, tactile designs.
Pattern: Scrunchie Bag by Loupy Studios (paired with Melted Baby Suri)
Big Merino Chunky
100% Superwash Merino | 100g | 70m
A soft and smooth chunky-weight yarn with excellent stitch definition, ideal for bold textures and warm garments.
Pattern: Fashionably Lace Sweater by Kara Knits
Colour and texture are at the heart of every project, and discovering the perfect yarn can be just as exciting as the knitting itself. Whether it’s the dreamy fluff of Melted Baby Suri or the vibrant bounce of Dashing Sassy, each base has something special to offer. Hopefully, this guide helps you get to know our yarns a little better and inspires your next project. Whether you're casting on something new or simply gathering ideas, we can’t wait to see what you create!