Meet Our Yarns
Here is a list of our current yarns. All yarn and sock blanks are hand-painted in Harlem, NYC. Please note that different fibers react differently to dyes, so variations may occur. All our yarns are ethically sourced and mulesing-free. Care instructions can be found at the bottom of this page.
SOCK/ FINGERING:
--Times Square Sock $29
75% SW Merino, 25% Nylon
100g, 462yds/ 423m
4 plies/ high twist
--Harlem Sock $29
80% SW Merino, 20% Nylon
100g, 400yds/ 365m
2 plies
--Broadway Sparkle Sock $32
75% SW Merino, 20% Nylon, 5% Silver Stellina
100g, 438yds/ 400m
2 plies
--Alphabet City Tweed Sock $29
85% SW Merino, 15% Donegal Nep (black/ grey or white)
100g, 438yds/ 401m
2 plies
--Crown Heights Fingering $36
50% Baby Alpaca, 50% Mulberry Silk
100g, 329yds/ 301m
single ply
--Wave Hill Zebra Fingering $29
100% SW 21.5 Micron Merino - Zebra Effect
100g, 437yds/ 400m
2 plies
SPORT:
--Randall's Island Sport $28 -- RETIRING
80% SW Merino, 20% Nylon
100g, 328yds/ 229m
2 plies
DK:
--Greenwich Village DK $29
100% SW Merino
100g, 231yds/ 211m
4 plies
--Kew Gardens DK $29
75% SW Merino, 25% Nylon
100g, 246yds/ 224m
4 plies
--LaGuardia Tweed DK $16 -- RETIRING
55% Non-superwash Merino, 25% Superfine Alpaca, 20% Donegal Tweed
50g, 123yds/ 122m
2 plies
--Tribeca Sparkle DK $32
75% SW Merino, 20% Nylon, 5% Stellina
100g, 231yds/ 211m
4 plies
WORSTED:
--Brooklyn Bridge Worsted $29
100% SW Merino
100g, 218yds/ 199m
4 plies
--Fort Tryon Luxury Worsted $29 -- RETIRING
75% SW Merino 19.5 micron (superfine), 25% Nylon
100g, 218yds/ 199m
4 plies
BULKY:
--Flushing Meadows Bulky $29
100% SW Merino
100g, 106yds/ 97m
3 plies
How to Wind Your Skein into a Ball or Cake for Use:
All YONY hand-dyed yarns are shipped in skein form, which requires the user to wind it into a cake or ball for use in knitting, crochet or weaving. Here's some handy tips:
-The best way to cake your yarn is to use a swift (umbrella or tabletop) to hold your skein. If you don't have a swift, you can use the back of a chair or a friend's outstretched hands.
-Your skein will have several figure-8 ties, do not cut these until you have placed your open skein around your swift and double-checked to make sure there are no twists and that all the yarn is laying evenly with mild tension.
-Use a cake winder or your hands to wind a cake or ball with gentle tension. If you get any snags or dangling loops, unwind a bit and fix it as you go.
Unless you request otherwise, your yarn will be sent to you in a hank or skein. In order to knit, crochet or weave with your lovely new yarn, you’ll need to wind into a ball or cake. This can be done with a swift and winder or by hand. It is best for the yarn to be stored as a skein until you are ready to use it. If you want to use your yarn right away or do not have the ability to wind your own cake, please leave us a message in the comments at checkout and we will happily provide the service.
Washing and Drying Your Finished Objects:
It is always best to wash your hand-knits in cool water with minimal agitation. Superwash yarns can technically be machine washed, but hand care will always reduce the wear and tear on your handmade items. Use a mild wool-safe soap to soak your garment. Use less than you think, a little goes a long way. After 20 minutes, remove from water and squeeze dry. Please note, do not twist or wring your yarn.
We recommend blocking or wet-finishing your hand knit, crochet or woven items by placing the nearly dry garment on foam blocking mats and pinning into place. Gently use spread the item into the desired shape or measurement and use t-pins to hold in place. Allow to dry fully before removing.
Superwash (SW) yarn- Hand wash cold with care. Lay flat to dry. (technically can machine wash on cold)
Non-superwash yarn- Hand wash cold with minimal agitation. Lay flat to dry. Suitable for felting projects.