Our Bases
Warm weather friendly yarn available year round
Finding the Tropical Yarnie bases began several years ago with one idea in mind: Everyone deserves to have warm weather friendly yarn available year round! That led to exploring plant-based yarn and WOW were we impressed. Featuring cotton, bamboo, tencel and a vegan blend, you’re sure to find a base to meet your needs. Don’t fret - our yarn is great through all seasons as well. Now it’s time to venture into a the world of plant based yarn.
Cotton
What’s our most popular base?
Cotton
Available in 3 different weights:
Sock, DK and Aran
Cotton Yarn is known for its durability and softness. The perfect combinations for projects such as: warm-weather garments, baby items, and market bags all while showcasing beautiful lacework and cabling.
Pure Cotton Sock
100% Pima Cotton
437 yards/100g - 4 ply
Pure Cotton DK
100% Pima Cotton
218 yards/100g - 4 ply
Pure Cotton Aran
100% Pima Cotton
181 yards/100g - 6 ply
Bamboo
What’s our drapiest yarn?
Bamboo
Available on 2 different weights: Sock and Sport
The Bamboo yarn base is a great option to achieve the highest level of drape desired for dresses, skirts, sweaters, blankets, shawls and scarves. With so many other options, too!
Bamboo Sock
100% Bamboo
378yards/115g - 2 ply
Bamboo Sport
100% Bamboo
224yards/115g - 4 ply
Tencel
What’s our most breathable base?
Tencel
Available on 2 different weights:
Sock and DK
Our lightest and airiest base available works well for summer tops, skirts, shorts, pillows, blankets - you name it, it’s good for it! Beautiful stitch definition with a sheen comparable to silk.
Tencel Sock
100% Tencel
437 yards/100g - 4 ply
Tencel DK
100% Tencel
246 yards/100g - 4 ply
Vegan Stretch
What’s our most unique base?
Vegan Stretch
The Vegan Stretch base provides a negative ease. This is perfect for anything project needing to keep its shape and has become a favorite for knitting socks! Along with other projects such as bikinis (for sun-bathing), decorative pillows, market bags, scrunchies, fitted sweaters, dresses, and the list goes on.
Vegan Stretch Sock
40% Tencel, 40% Organic Cotton
20% Elastic
377yards/100g
Vegan Stretch Worsted
40% Tencel, 40% Organic Cotton
20% Elastic
188yards/100g
The options are plentiful! Please know whichever base you choose you will receive high quality yarn that was hand-dyed with care.