How should I care for this yarn?

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

What is this yarn suitable for?

This yarn is recommended for children's items, shawls, hats, mittens & scarves, sweaters & garments .

What yarn weight is this?

This yarn is classified as aran weight.

What needle size works best for this yarn?

Recommended needles: 4.50 mm (US 7) - 5.50 mm (US 9) .

Heavy Merino by Knitting for Olive | Wabi Sabi, Ottawa's LYS

Name: heavy merino
Brand: knitting for olive
Price: 14.00 CAD
Availability: InStock

yarn details:

fibre composition: 100% merino wool

meterage / yardage: 125 meters / 137 yards

unit weight: 50 grams / 1.8 oz.

format: ball

yarn weight category: aran

suggested stitch tension: 18–20 sts / 10 cm (4 in)

recommended needles: 4.50 mm (US 7) - 5.50 mm (US 9)

care instructions: hand wash, dry flat

recommended uses: children's items, shawls, hats, mittens & scarves, sweaters & garments

country of origin: Italy

Heavy Merino from Knitting for Olive is aran weight merino that doesn't behave like most merino. Without superwash treatment, it retains the natural elasticity and character of the wool: meaning better stitch definition, more texture, and a fabric that has genuine presence rather than the uniform softness superwash can produce. It's an excellent choice for cables, textured stitches, and sweaters where you want the knitting to do the talking. Hand wash and dry flat; the lack of superwash treatment means it will felt if agitated in hot water, but treated well it's a very rewarding yarn to work with.

indulgent fibres with excellent manners

Heavy merino is a yarn that we would categorize as a polite hedonist. A polite hedonist loves luxury but keeps its manners. These yarns are made from indulgent fibres that feel wonderful to work with and create soft, wearable fabrics: luxury that behaves itself beautifully.

Still worth a proper introduction: swatch before committing, especially when substituting. And when it comes time to wash, treat finished pieces gently so the fibres can stay at their best.

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