Mars Incorporated ~ All Bases ~ In Stock

inspired by the Board Game Terraforming Mars, this colourway plays with blues, greens and a gold/amber to play with the image of a Mars with Oceans, Forest and Cities.

Companion 4ply/ shawl

• 100% Superwash Merino
• Fingering Weight 
• Each skein weighs 100g/150g and is 400/600 meters
• Approximately 7 ½ stitches per inch on 3.5mm needles

Third Vault Yarns Companion base is a squishy soft merino yarn that knits like a dream. Companion is named in tribute to all the companions throughout the galaxy, travelling in time and space, through the black, respectable and otherwise! One skein works for a lovely shawl or a large pair of socks. More than one skein would make a lovely garment.

Librarian Sock

• 75% Superwash Bluefaced Leicester 25% Nylon
• Fingering sock Weight 
• Each skein weighs 100g and is 425 meters
• Approximately 8 stitches per inch on 3.25mm needles

Third Vault Yarns Librarian sock is a nicely plied slightly crisp lusturous sock weight yarn, that is still nice and soft. Named in tribute to Librarians as the gatekeepers to the gates of wonder and magic. Keepers of history, knowledge and imagination. These sturdy, stable bastions of culture and learning are ideal to represent this sock weight yarn which has wonderful strength and character. Perfect for making socks to snuggle up in on those cold nights or the workhorse socks for a long day out.

Vortex Sock

• 80% Superwash Bluefaced Leicester 20% Nylon
• High twist sock Weight 
• Each skein weighs 100g and is 365 meters
• Approximately 8 stitches per inch on 3.25mm needles

Third Vault Yarns Vortex sock is a high twist slightly crisp lusturous sock weight yarn, that is still nice and soft. Perfect for making socks to snuggle up in on those cold nights or the workhorse socks for a long day out.

Kaguya 4ply (non wool yarn)

• 100% Bamboo
• Fingering Weight 
• Each skein weighs 100g and is 440 meters
• Approximately 9 stitches per inch on 3.25mm needles

Kaguya 4ply is a lovely drapey bamboo yarn, that contains no wool. It is ideal for garments and accessories.

Selkie 4ply

• 50% Superwash Merino 50% Silk
• Fingering Weight 
• Each skein weighs 100g and is 400 meters
• Approximately 7 ½ stitches per inch on 3.5mm needles

Selkie is inspired by the seal people of myth and folklore, and the hypnotic dancers who eventually got their seal skins returned in Lost Girl. This beautiful yarn, is soft and silky with a lovely sheen, great handle and drape. This luxurious yarn can be used for next to the skin garments and items, or any outer items for added wow.

Caroline Dk

100% Superwash Merino

• Each skein weighs 115g and is 230 meters
• Approximately 5 ½ stitches per inch on 4mm needles
• Hand dyed with colour-fast acid dyes
• Machine wash cold , dry flat

Caroline is our newest Dk base replacing a much loved Echo Dk, this yarn is Extra springy and still has lots of squish. Gives great stitch definition and is still a heavy hitter versatile yarn just like Echo.

Glow Dk
100% Superwash Bluefaced Leicester

• Each skein weighs 100g and is 225 meters
• Approximately 5 ½ stitches per inch on 4mm needles
• Hand dyed with colour-fast acid dyes
• Machine wash cold , dry flat

Glow Dk is a delicious smooth BFL DK yarn with an intense lustre, makes beautiful garments and is an asset to most projects.

Sinaya Dk

• 80% Superwash Merino 10% Cashmere 10% Nylon
• DK Weight 
• Each skein weighs 100g and is 212 meters
• Approximately 5 ½ stitches per inch on 4mm needles

Sinaya is named after a norbear from the Liaden Universe. Norbears are said to be fearless with lively disposition, and natural empaths. They are sharing creatures that are warm and comforting just like this yarn which is incredibly warm and soft. One skein ideal for a cowl project and /or fingerless gloves. It makes beautifully warm soft garments.

Selkie Dk

• 50% Silk 50% Superwash Merino
• DK Weight 
• Each skein weighs 100g and is 212 meters
• Approximately 5 ½ stitches per inch on 4mm needles

Selkie is inspired by the seal people of myth and folklore, and the hypnotic dancers who eventually got their seal skins returned in Lost Girl. This beautiful yarn, is soft and silky with a lovely sheen, great handle and drape. This luxurious yarn can be used for next to the skin garments and items, or any outer items for added wow.

Gytha Worsted

Hand Dyed Wool Yarn
100% Falklands Merino
Fingering/sock Weight

• Each skein weighs 100g and is 190 meters
• Approximately 4 stitches per inch on 5mm needles
• Hand dyed with colour-fast acid dyes
• Machine wash cold, dry flat

Gytha Worsted is a specially designed base for Third Vault Yarns. With the incredible softness of Falklands Merino Wool hand sourced by Wool Tops and is treated and spun by John Arbon in Devon. This yarn has a great ability to take colour, with great wearing qualities making it the perfect yarn for something next to the skin soft or to wrap you up in warmth as a jumper, it’s almost magical.

Space Aran
Hand Dyed Wool Yarn
100% Superwash Merino
Aran Weight

• Each skein weighs 100g and is 166 meters
• Hand dyed with colour-fast acid dyes
• Machine wash cold , dry flat

Space is a gorgeously springy 3 plied Aran weight yarn which is ideal for winter jumpers, hats and cowl knitting. Space is named with it's sister yarn of the same weight but different base, Time because with Sci Fi and Fantasy all of space and time is open to you!

There may be some variation from skein to skein, even within the same dyelot. For best results, alternate skeins every few rows in projects using several skeins.
• This skein is machine washable, though to preserve colour and texture in your garments, gentle hand washing is recommended.
• All skeins undergo a 4-5 step washing process but some colours are prone to a small amount of bleeding in their first or second wash, due to .his we recommend washing in cold water with a gentle detergent or wool wash