Hand Painted Yarn

Try knitting with our flagship hand painted yarn by Josh Steger! The yarn base is named after Josh's Great-Grandmother, Laura, who is the namesake inspiration for Icon Fiber Arts. This yarn is an icon in its own right! You will love how quickly it works up and its next to skin softness. We have field tested this yarn as a hat, mittens, and scarf set while snow blowing in the coldest of Wisconsin winter days. It's warmth and coziness are unrivaled! 

100% 20.5 micron merino wool

Heavy bulky weight - 100 yards - Single Ply

Each hand painted yarn will have variation in color from another. Please order enough yarn for your entire project at once to make sure you have enough to complete it. Dyelotted: we try but are not always able to match dyelots.

Darly is our premier sport weight yarn made from 100% Superwash Merino Wool raised in the United States and also spun for us here in the USA as well! Darly is hand painted yarn by Josh Steger with an ever changing collection of color stories inspired by his many favorite things. Each skein is a little work of art all on its own. Our Darly base is named for one of Josh's great Aunt's, whose smile and vibrant personality was a joy to all who knew her. Hopefully, this yarn will give you a big smile like it does for us! 

100% US Superwash Merino Wool
100 grams / 345 yards 
Sport / Fine weight #2
2 Ply / 16 WPI

Suggested Gauge: Needle US 3-5 / 3.25-3.75 mm

Each hand painted yarn will have variation in color from another. Please order enough yarn for your entire project at once to make sure you have enough to complete it. Dyelotted: we try but are not always able to match dyelots.

Notable Patterns: 

Magic Loop Socks Knitting Pattern by Terri Sipes

Hand painted yarn by Josh Steger

70% US Alpaca / 30% US Merino Wool
DK / Light weight #3
3 Ply / 12 WPI
Needle US 5-6 / 3.75-4.25 mm
100 grams / 200 yards

Each hand painted yarn will have variation in color from another. Please order enough yarn for your entire project at once to make sure you have enough to complete it. Dyelotted: we try but are not always able to match dyelots.

Hand painted yarn by Josh Steger

80% superwash merino / 10% cashmere / 10% nylon

sock / fingering weight - 496 yards - Gauge 7 sts/in, US 1-3 needle

Super fine weight #1 / 3 Ply / 20 WPI

Each hand painted yarn will have variation in color from another. Please order enough yarn for your entire project at once to make sure you have enough to complete it. Dyelotted: we try but are not always able to match dyelots.

Hand painted yarn by Josh Steger

100% US Merino Wool

Bulky weight #5

3 Ply / 7 WPI

Needle US 9-11 / 5.5-8 mm

100 grams / 120 yards

Each hand painted yarn will have variation in color from another. Please order enough yarn for your entire project at once to make sure you have enough to complete it. We encourage people to alternate skeins between rows in larger project to ensure blending of the skeins. Dyelotted: we try but are not always able to match dyelots. Often my hand painted yarns are made to order, please allow 2-4 days extra lead time.

Hand painted yarn by Josh Steger

60% Superwash Merino / 40% Nylon

3 Ply / DK / Light Weight #3

Needle US 5-7 / 3.75-4.5 mm

100 grams / 200 yards

Each hand painted yarn will have variation in color from another. Please order enough yarn for your entire project at once to make sure you have enough to complete it. Dyelotted: we try but are not always able to match dyelots.

Hand painted yarn by Josh Steger

86% Kid Mohair / 14% Nylon

Sport / Fine weight #2

2 Ply / 16 WPI

Needle US 3-5 / 3.25-3.75 mm

360 yards

Each hand painted yarn will have variation in color from another. Please order enough yarn for your entire project at once to make sure you have enough to complete it. Dyelotted: we try but are not always able to match dyelots.

Hand painted yarn by Josh Steger

100% US Merino Wool

Bulky weight #5

Single Ply / 8 WPI

Needle US 9-11 / 5.5-8 mm

100 grams / 175 yards 

Each hand painted yarn will have variation in color from another. Please order enough yarn for your entire project at once to make sure you have enough to complete it. Dyelotted: we try but are not always able to match dyelots.

Hand painted yarn by Josh Steger. Willow is named in honor of our sweet golden retriever, who passed before his time. Our Willow yarn has the perfect combination of warmth and durability. Superwash Merino wool has excellent insulation properties and adds structure, while also dyeing beautifully. Nylon gives this beautiful yarn the strength and lightness it needs for heavy-duty wear. 

75% Superwash Merino Wool / 25% Recycled Nylon
437 yards / 400m = 100g Hank
4 Ply, Sock / Fingering / Super Fine #1 Weight

Suggested Gauge: 30 stitches over 4″ using Needle 3.25 mm / US 1-2 :: Crochet Hook D3

Care: Machine or Hand wash, gentle cycle, use mild detergent, do not bleach, dry flat away from direct sunlight.

Each hand painted yarn will have variation in color from another. Please order enough yarn for your entire project at once to make sure you have enough to complete it. Dyelotted: we try but are not always able to match dyelots.