Fiber Information and Sizes

Here you can find all the fiber information, yardage, weight, and recommended needle and hook sizes for all of Bad Sheep Yarn's products. You can also find this information on the product page under the "Yarn Weights & Sizes" tab.

Fingering: 
75/25 Superwash Merino & Nylon; 462 Yards; 100 grams. Basic Fingering is our super strong, low pill fingering weight yarn. This is your standard daily wear sock yarn.
- Recommended Knitting Needle Size: US 1-3
- Recommended Crochet Hook Size: B-1 to E-4

Sparkle Fingering: 75/20/5 Superwash Merino/Nylon/Stellina; 438 Yards; 100 grams. A strong spun sock weight yarn with a tiny hint of glimmer spun into the yarn.
- Recommended Knitting Needle Size: US
- Recommended Crochet Hook Size: B-1 to E-4

Sport: 100% Superwash Merino Wool; 328 Yards; 100 grams. Basic Sport is a beautiful 3-ply sport weight yarn with beautiful plies and a luminous shine.
- Recommended Knitting Needle Size: US 3-5
- Recommended Crochet Hook Size: E-4 to 7

DK: 75/25 Superwash Merino & Nylon; 245 Yards; 100 grams. A super strong, low pill, DK base. Perfect for sweaters and accessories and blankets.
- Recommended Knitting Needle Size: US 3-5
- Recommended Crochet Hook Size: 7 to I-9

Worsted: 100% Superwash Merino Wool; 218 Yards; 100 Grams. This Merino yarn is perfect for hats, sweaters, and anything that you want to keep you extra warm and cozy.
- Recommended Knitting Needle Size: US 7-9
- Recommended Crochet Hook Size: I-9 to K-10

Bulky: 100% Fine Superwash Merino Wool; 106 Yards; 100 Grams. So soft and silky bulky weight, this 2 ply bulky yarn is made of dreams and great for beginners.
- Recommended Knitting Needle Size: US 9-11
- Recommended Crochet Hook Size: K to M

Suri Lace: 74/26 Suri Alpaca/Silk; 328 Yards; 50 grams. Lace weight This is a NON Superwash fiber blend. Do not throw in a washer & dryer. Steam blocking is suggested. Although this is a standard lace-weight yarn, the recommended needle/hook size is tricky. This yarn is amazing as a mohair substitute or held double with another merino base to create a gorgeous 'halo.' 

Mulberry Silk Fingering: 100% Grade A Mulberry Silk; 438 yards; 100 grams. This base is pure shiny luxury. 100% pure silk is great for shawls and garments with amazing drape and shine.  
- Recommended Knitting Needle Size: US 1-3
- Recommended Crochet Hook Size: B-1 to E-4

Fingering Mini: 75/25 Superwash Merino & Nylon; 93 Yards; 20 grams. This is a mini skein of our Fingering Weight Yarn.
- Recommended Knitting Needle Size: US 1-3
- Recommended Crochet Hook Size: B-1 to E-4

DK Mini: 75/25 Superwash Merino & Nylon; 49 Yards; 20 grams.This is a mini skein. of our DK weight yarn.
- Recommended Knitting Needle Size: US 3-5
- Recommended Crochet Hook Size: 7 to I-9