Yarnia Custom Yarn Creator

The color swatches you see below are the "ingredients" you can use to design your own custom blend of yarn. Drag up to six different strands to your palette at the bottom of the screen until you've achieved your desired yarn weight and fiber combination.

Tips: • Click thumbnails to see larger image and additional information.
Tips: • To build a solid color, drag the same swatch to fill multiple spaces in your palette.
Tips: • Having trouble dragging? If you're using Internet Explorer 8, the swatches won't drag. We're working on fixing this, but in the meantime, try a different browser, like Firefox or Safari.

How much yarn do you need?

[What if I don't know?]

If you don't have a specific project in mind, we recommend 8 oz. as a good amount to play around with. This will be enough for a few small projects, or a decent-size scarf. Otherwise, here are recommended amounts for some of the most popular projects our customers like to make:

*** Fingering Sport DK Worsted Bulky

SCARF 4 oz. 5 oz. 6 oz. 8 oz. 10 oz.

GLOVES 2 oz. 3 oz. 3 oz. 3 oz. 4 oz.

HAT 2 oz. 3 oz. 4 oz. 4 oz. 4 oz.

SOCKS 400 yds 425 yds 350 yds 275 yds 200 yds

SHAWL 1200 yds 1050 yds 900 yds 750 yds 600 yds

BABY BLANKET 1300 yds 1150 yds 1000 yds 850 yds 700 yds

LARGE AFGHAN 3500 yds 3100 yds 2675 yds 2250 yds 1825 yds

BABY SWEATER 450 yds 395 yds 340 yds 285 yds 230 yds

WOMEN'S SWEATER 1850 yds 1610 yds 1370 yds 1130 yds 890 yds

MEN'S SWEATER 2000 yds 1750 yds 1500 yds 1250 yds 1000 yds

[Blues]

Acrylic
Electric Blue

Acrylic
Lake Blue

Acrylic
Light Blue

Acrylic Chenille
Blue

Bamboo
Denim Blue

Bamboo
Navy

Cashmere
Medium Blue

Cotton
Dusty Blue

Cotton
Lake

Cotton
Navy

Cotton
Pale Blue

Cotton
Sea Green/blue

Cotton
Turquoise

Cotton/Acrylic
Denim Blue

Cotton/Rayon
Grey Blue Tweed

Hemp
Steel Blue

Linen
Light Blue

Lurex
Electric Blue

Lurex
Turquoise

Merino Wool
Aqua

Merino Wool
Blue

Rayon Slub
Medium Blue

Silk/Polyester
Blue Tweed

Wool
Deep Aqua

Wool
Deep Teal

Wool
Medium Blue

Wool
Navy

Wool/Lurex
Navy/gold

[Browns]

Acrylic
Brown

Acrylic
Brown W/rainbow Nubs

Alpaca
Light Heathered Brown

Alpaca/Wool Blend
Light Heathered Brown

Cashmere
Chocolate Brown

Cashmere
Light Heathered Brown

Cotton
Dark Brown

Cotton
Dark Brown

Cotton
Greenish Tan

Cotton
Light Brown

Cotton
Tan

Cotton/Rayon
Light Brown Tweed

Merino Wool
Brown Tweed

Merino Wool
Light Tan

Rayon
Harvest Tweed

Rayon
Light Copper

Rayon Boucle
Dusty Gold

Rayon Boucle
Olive Green/brown

Rayon Chenille
Golden Tan

Rayon Chenille
Light Almond

Silk/Polyester
Brown Tweed

Wool
Chocolate Brown

Wool/Cotton
Brown/black Tweed

[Greens]

Acrylic
Bright Green

Acrylic
Polo Green

Acrylic Chenille
Grassy Green

Acrylic Chenille
Light Green

Alpaca
Forest Green

Alpaca
Teal

Bamboo
Kelly Green

Bamboo
Olive Green

Bamboo
Rich Green

Bamboo
Spruce Green

Cashmere
Avocado Green

Cashmere
Olive Green

Cotton
Dark Green

Cotton
Deep Green

Cotton
Medium Green

Cotton
Muted Green

Cotton
Pale Yellow-green

Cotton
Sage

Cotton
Sea Green

Cotton/Rayon
Light Olive

Cotton/Rayon
Light Sage

Cotton/Rayon
Teal Tweed

Lurex
Emerald Green

Lurex
Light Green

Merino
Grassy Green

Merino Wool
Bright Green

Merino Wool
Seafoam Green

Mohair
Emerald Green

Mohair
Sea Green

Rayon
Grassy Green

Rayon
Green

Rayon
Light Green

Rayon
Pale Green

Rayon
Teal

Rayon Boucle
Sage Green

Rayon Chenille
Dark Olive

Rayon Slub
Forest Green

Rayon Slub
Spruce

Rayon Slub
Teal

Rayon/Linen
Light Green

Silk
Pale Green

Wool
Bright Green

Wool
Dark Green

Wool
Emerald

Wool
Forest

Wool
Light Heathered Green

Wool
Medium Green

Wool
Olive Green

Wool
Teal

[Greys]

Acrylic
Taupe Grey

Alpaca
Charcoal

Alpaca
Heathered Grey

Bamboo
Steel Grey

Cotton
Grey

Lurex
Silver

Rayon Boucle
Plum Grey

Rayon/Linen
Silver

Silk Blend
Black & White Tweed

Wool
Brownish Grey

Wool
Charcoal Grey

Wool/Nylon
Charcoal Grey

Wool/Nylon
Light Grey

Wool/Silk Blend
Pepper & Salt

[Oranges]

Acrylic
Tangerine

Bamboo
Pumpkin Orange

Cashmere
Orange

Cotton
Burnt Orange

Lurex
Copper

Mohair Boucle
Light Orange

Rayon
Orange

Wool
Bright Orange

Wool
Orange

Wool/Acrylic Slub
Orange

[Pinks]

Acrylic/Polyester Boucle
Rouge

Bamboo
Bright Purple

Bamboo
Fucshia

Bamboo
Raspberry

Cotton
Magenta

Cotton
Rose

Cotton
Salmon

Cotton/Rayon
Bright Salmon

Lurex
Pink

Merino
Fucshia

Rayon
Carnation

Rayon
Dusty Rose

Rayon
Light Pink

Rayon
Peach

Rayon Slub
Bright Pink

Rayon Slub
Dusty Rose

Wool
Peach

Wool
Salmon

Wool/Nylon
Very Light Peach

[Purples]

Alpaca
Deep Purple

Bamboo
Lavender

Cashmere
Lavender

Cotton
Deep Purple

Cotton
Lavender

Cotton
Mauve

Cotton
Purple Tweed

Lurex
Purple

Lurex
Purple

Merino Wool
Vibrant Purple

Rayon
Lavender

Rayon
Magenta Tweed

Rayon Boucle
Lavender

Wool
Burgundy

Wool
Deep Violet

Wool
Eggplant

Wool
Magenta Purple

Wool
Purple

Wool/Nylon
Eggplant

[Reds]

Acrylic
Red

Acrylic Eyelash
Deep Red

Alpaca
Burgundy

Alpaca
Deep Red

Bamboo
Wine

Cashmere
Red

Cotton
Bright Red

Cotton
Deep Red Tweed

Cotton
Light Red

Cotton
Rusty Red

Cotton Chenille
Bright Red

Cotton Chenille
Rusty Red

Cotton/Rayon
Burgundy

Lurex
Red

Merino Wool
Fire Engine Red

Rayon
Deep Red

Rayon
Scarlet

Rayon Boucle
Red

Silk/Polyester
Rust Tweed

Wool
Deep Red

Wool
Fire Engine Red

Wool
Magenta

Wool
Pinkish Red

Wool/Lurex
Red/Gold

Wool/Nylon
Burgundy

Wool/Nylon
Rust

[Yellow]

Bamboo
Sunflower

Cotton
Straw

Cotton
Tan

Cotton
Yellow

Cotton
Yellow/white Tweed

Cotton Chenille
Mustard Yellow

Linen
Gold

Lurex
Gold

Rayon
Buttercup

Rayon
Gold

Wool
Bright Yellow

Wool
Yellow

[Blacks]

Bamboo
Black

Cotton
Black

Cotton
Black

Cotton
Black Tweed

Cotton/Rayon
Black

Linen
Black

Lurex
Smokey Black

Rayon
Dark Espresso

Silk/Polyester
Matte Black

[Variegated Colorways]

Acrylic
Black/white Tweed

Acrylic
Pastel Rainbow

Acrylic Boucle
Black And White

Acrylic Boucle
Tan W/orange And Teal Tweed

Acrylic Chenille
Light Blue / Dark Blue / Grey

Acrylic Chenille
Light Brown / Dark Brown / Tan

Acrylic Chenille
Light Green / Dark Green / Brown

Acrylic Chenille
Red / Magenta / Orange

Acrylic Chenille
Tans And Blacks

Acrylic Novelty
Dark Blue W/nubs

Acrylic Novelty
Purple Eyelash

Acrylic/Polyester
Pinks/purples

Acrylic/Polyester
Reds/oranges

Bamboo
Blue/GreenGrey/Eggplant

Bamboo
Brown / Tan / Grey / Sage

Bamboo
Dark / Light / Grassy / Yellow Green

Bamboo
Dark Blue/light Blue/light Peach

Bamboo
Purple / Fucshia / Orange

Bamboo
Purple / Olive / Navy

Bamboo
Purple / Orange / Yellow / Green

Bamboo
Rose / Rust / Sage

Bamboo
Tan / Brown / Pumpkin

Cotton
Black/white

Cotton
Eggplant/red/blue/tan

Cotton
Pink/blue/yellow

Cotton
Pumpkin / Deep Red / Brown / Tan

Cotton
Rainbow

Mohair
Blue/green/brown

Nylon Flag
Magenta/pink/green/white

Rayon Chenille
Red/purple

[Whites]

Acrylic
Taupe

Acrylic
White

Acrylic Boucle
White

Alpaca
White

Bamboo
Cream

Bamboo
Natural

Bamboo
Off-white

Cashmere
Cream

Cotton
Beige

Cotton
Beige

Cotton
Cream

Cotton
Cream

Cotton
Pure White

Cotton/Acrylic
White/cream

Cotton/Lurex
Bright White W/gold Flecks

Cotton/Rayon
Cream

Linen
White

Lurex
White/iridescent

Mohair Boucle
Off-white

Mohair/Viscose
Off-white

Silk
Natural

Silk/Polyester
Natural

Wool
Cream

Wool
Natural

Wool/Lurex
White/Gold

Wool/Nylon
Off-white

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FAQ

What's the difference between this and your online shop?
Our online shop offers a selection of our pre-made yarns; that is, yarn that has already been combined and wound onto a cone, ready to be knitted or crocheted upon arrival! In contrast, this is where YOU can design your own custom yarn blend, by choosingn from the individual fibers and colors we have available for you to mix-and-match.

Can I just buy single-ply strands for weaving or spinning?
Absolutely! While we specialize in creating custom yarns by combining multiple plies together, we can certainly provide you with the single plies as-is, in whatever quantity you'd like -- just fill the "Strand 1" box with whatever yarn you'd like and let us know your desired quantity.

Will my custom yarn be plied (twisted) together?
The yarn is not twisted, as you may be used to seeing in commercial yarns, but rather wound parallel at an even tension. This usually will give a similar feel to having a twisted, plied yarn, particularly if comprised of clingy fibers like wool and cotton, as you knit with it off the cone.

If you are prone to splitting stitches, you may find that this happens for you more often with this type of yarn, as the individual strands are not plied together. However, this is easy to get used to, and should start to feel natural to your fingers with some practice.

What does the note "Bamboo yarn is thinner than scale shows" mean?
This means that if you're incorporating bamboo into your yarn, there's a good chance that your finished yarn will be thinner than the scale indicates. This is because bamboo is a considerably heavy fiber, and the scale is based on weight ranges for each yarn weight. If you're concerned about achieving a very specific yarn weight (i.e. worsted), we recommend aiming for a slightly thicker yarn than you actually want, if you're using bamboo in the mix.

What does a finished cone look like?
You can see all sorts of finished cones of yarn (our "pre-made" cones) in our online shop

Do I need a PayPal account to place an order?
No. Although we use PayPal as our payment processor, you can complete your order without ever creating or signing in to your account. There will be an option at checkout that allows you to enter your credit card information securely without logging in to PayPal.

How much will shipping cost?
Shipping will be $6.00 for orders up to 1 lb., and $10.20 for orders over 1 lb. Any order over $65 receives FREE SHIPPING! (Applies to orders shipped to U.S. addresses only.)

What if I want to order more than one cone?
For now, we'll need you to complete separate transactions for each cone you're ordering. Although shipping will be automatically calculated and added to your order, we will combine shipping on any multiple cone orders and refund your transaction accordingly.

How can I stay in the loop about news and updates from CustomYarn and Yarnia?
Lots of ways! If you're into Facebook, you can "like" us over there. You can also follow us on Twitter. And definitely follow our blog for all sorts of news, tutorials, pictures of featured yarns, and lots more!

I like to check in every month or so, to see if you have any new fibers in. Is there an easier way to find this out without having to look through all the swatches on this page?
Definitely. Check out our New Arrivals page, which is updated each month, for all the newest ingredient yarns in stock.

Yarn Weight Guide

Sock/Fingering Weight
* needle sizes US 1 to 3
* crochet hook size B to E
* 27-32 stitches per 4" stockinette stitch
* yields 2200 to 1750 yards per pound

Sport Weight
* needle sizes US 3 to 5
* crochet hook size E to 7
* 23-26 stitches per 4" stockinette stitch
* yields 1200 to 1750 yards per pound

DK Weight
* needle sizes US 5 to 7
* crochet hook size 7 to I
* 21-24 stitches per 4" stockinette stitch
* yields 1000 to 1200 yards per pound

Worsted Weight
* needle sizes US 7 to 9
* crochet hook size I to K
* 16-20 stitches per 4" stockinette stitch
* yields 800 to 1000 yards per pound

Bulky Weight
* needle sizes US 9 and up
* crochet hook size K and up
* 15 or fewer stitches per 4" stockinette stitch
* yields 800 or fewer yards per pound

Fiber Guide

Wool
Wool is known for its warmth. While it readily absorbs water and then allows it to evaporate (making it ideal for garments that are close to the skin, such as socks), it provides natural warmth and coziness. It is also often used for its properties of elasticity and memory, meaning that the fabric will "bounce back" if it is stretched, making wool ideal for close-fitting or shaped garments, or elements of the pattern that are meant to hold a shape such as ribbing or cables. Merino wool has these same properties, but comes from a specific kind of sheep whose coat is softer and smoother than regular wool.

Cotton
Cotton is a lightweight natural fiber, known for its washability and breathability. 100% cotton yarns are ideal for dishcloths and baby clothes, while blending cotton with wool will make an otherwise heavy fabric more breathable.

Bamboo
Bamboo is machine washable, lightweight, antimicrobial, and lusciously soft. It has fantastic drape and makes for a heavy, slink fabric, but will stretch out over time when used exclusively in large projects that hang, such as sweaters, dresses, and tunics; blending with a wool will counteract this and lend your garment some memory. Note that because bamboo is a heavy fiber, your resulting yarn may be thinner than the scale below indicates. We recommend aiming for one notch heavier than you are imagining when designing your yarn, to compensate for this.

Rayon
Rayon, like cotton, is a cellulose fiber, meaning that it is plant-derived (wood pulp, specifically). Rayon shares many of its properties with silk, such as its sheen and softness. It has very little stretch, so is well suited for projects with drape, such as shawls, blankets, scarves, and slinky tops.

Hemp
Hemp is washable, durable, and very breathable. An ideal fiber for warm-weather projects!

Linen
Like hemp, linen is washable, durable, and very breathable. In fact, the more it is washed and worn, the softer it becomes! It also has a nice natrual luster, and is popular for projects like dishcloths, towels, and table runners.

Mohair
Mohair is soft, warm, and fuzzy, creating a lovely halo effect around the stitches. It is very insulating, so that even a fingering weight mohair yarn knitted loosely can work well for a warm sweater.

Alpaca
Alpaca is very warm, and has a beautiful drape. Mixes well with regular wool, and is also fantastic on its own!

Cashmere
The creme de la creme of luxury fibers, cashmere is unmatchably soft, very insulating, and lightweight, all at the same time. Ideal for close-to-the-skin projects and anytime you want to give yourself or your knitting recipient a treat!

Silk
Silk is the great temperature mediator, keeping you warm when it's cool, and cool when it's warm. It adds soft slinkiness and drape to any project, and is popularly mixed with wool or bamboo, or just worked on its own.

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You can come visit Yarnia and make your own yarn in person, too!

4183 SE Division Street
Portland, OR 97202

Wednesday: 11am - 6pm
Thursday: 11am - 6pm
Friday: 11am - 6pm
Saturday: 11am - 6pm
Sunday: 12pm - 5pm
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: CLOSED

www.yarniapdx.com

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Solid Color

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Subtle Color Depth

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Variegated Blends

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Heathered Blends

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Textured Blends

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Metallic Blends

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A little snapshot of what your yarn could turn out like

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NOTE: Bamboo yarn is thinner than scale shows.

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***	Fingering	Sport	DK	Worsted	Bulky
SCARF	4 oz.	5 oz.	6 oz.	8 oz.	10 oz.
GLOVES	2 oz.	3 oz.	3 oz.	3 oz.	4 oz.
HAT	2 oz.	3 oz.	4 oz.	4 oz.	4 oz.
SOCKS	400 yds	425 yds	350 yds	275 yds	200 yds
SHAWL	1200 yds	1050 yds	900 yds	750 yds	600 yds
BABY BLANKET	1300 yds	1150 yds	1000 yds	850 yds	700 yds
LARGE AFGHAN	3500 yds	3100 yds	2675 yds	2250 yds	1825 yds
BABY SWEATER	450 yds	395 yds	340 yds	285 yds	230 yds
WOMEN'S SWEATER	1850 yds	1610 yds	1370 yds	1130 yds	890 yds
MEN'S SWEATER	2000 yds	1750 yds	1500 yds	1250 yds	1000 yds