How should I care for this yarn?

This yarn should be cared for as follows: machine wash cool, dry flat .

What is this yarn suitable for?

This yarn is recommended for socks .

Is this yarn superwash treated?

Yes, this yarn is superwash treated.

What yarn weight is this?

This yarn is classified as fingering weight.

What needle size works best for this yarn?

Recommended needles: 2.50 mm (US 1.5) - 3.25 mm (US 3) .

Sockenwolle 4ply by Opal | Wabi Sabi, Ottawa's LYS

4-ply sockenwolle

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$23.00

4-ply sockenwolle

opal

4-ply sockenwolle

$23.00

Pickup available at Wabi Sabi Ottawa

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yarn details:

fibre composition: 75% wool, 25% polyamide

meterage / yardage: 425 meters / 465 yards

unit weight: 100 grams / 3.5 oz.

format: ball

yarn weight category: fingering

suggested stitch tension: 28–32 sts / 10 cm (4 in)

recommended needles: 2.50 mm (US 1.5) - 3.25 mm (US 3)

superwash treated: yes

care instructions: machine wash cool, dry flat

recommended uses: socks

country of origin: Italy

Opal is well regarded for the quality of their self-patterning, which is consistent and well-engineered. The 75% wool and 25% polyamide base is durable and machine washable, with a generous 425m that comfortably covers a full pair. A good yarn for knitters who want their socks to say something.

designed for a job, and excellent at it

4-ply sockenwolle is a yarn that we would categorize as a specialist. Some yarns are generalists. Specialist yarns are not. These are designed to excel at a particular task: durable sock yarns, sturdy weaving yarns, hardworking cottons for dishcloths and utility knits. When used for their intended purpose, they perform beautifully.

Designed for socks, this yarn holds up to wear while maintaining stitch definition and elasticity. It’s spun with extra twist and reinforced with nylon, giving it extra strength and resilience for high-wear projects.

Specialists are happiest doing the job they were designed for. Using them outside that role can lead to unexpected results: less elasticity, different wear, or a fabric that behaves differently than you expect. Swatching is especially helpful if you’re planning to experiment.