mercado
4101 crema
$17.00
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workhorse yarns
aran weight yarns
yarns by berroco
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Mercado's looser spin gives it a loft and softness that sets it apart from more tightly plied arans. Made from 100% Peruvian highland wool, it has a relaxed, almost airy feel in the hand that translates into drapey, comfortable accessories and garments. Not superwash treated: hand wash recommended. A good choice when you want aran weight without the density.
dependable, versatile, and ready for anything
Mercado is a yarn that we would categorize as a workhorse. Workhorse yarns are dependable, sturdy, and reliable. They’ll help you get the job done: no drama, no complaints, just steady confidence and comfortable results. Built to balance durability with wearability, they’re the quiet backbone of many well-loved garments.
Don’t mistake dependable for dull. Workhorse yarns are wonderful partners for textured stitches and colourwork patterns that deserve to shine. And as always, swatching will help you get the fabric you’re hoping for.
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yarn details:
- fibre composition
- 100% peruvian highland wool
- meterage / yardage
- 150 meters / 164 yards
- unit weight
- 100 grams / 3.5 oz.
- format
- hank
- requires winding?
- yes
- yarn weight category
- aran
- suggested stitch tension
- 15–16 sts / 10 cm (4 in)
- recommended needles
- 5.00 mm (US 8) - 6.00 mm (US 10)
- care instructions
- hand wash, dry flat
- recommended uses
- hats, mittens & scarves, shawls
- country of origin
- Peru
yarn questions:
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 hats, mittens & scarves,
shawls.
What yarn weight is this?
This yarn is classified as aran weight.
What needle size works best for this yarn?
Recommended needles: 5.00 mm (US 8) - 6.00 mm (US 10).
Which knitting stitch patterns work best with this yarn?
Mercado excels at textured stitches and cables.
How do I make a basic gauge swatch for this yarn?
Using 5.00 mm (US 8) - 6.00 mm (US 10) needles (or whatever your pattern recommends), cast on 10 stitches. Knit 6 rows. Repeat the following 2 rows until the work measures 3":
- knit 3, purl to the last 3 stitches, knit 3
- knit all stitches
Knit 6 more rows and cast off. Wash and block using the same method you will use for the finished item. Measure and count your gauge across the middle stitches of the swatch.
yarn winding service
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return policy
This item is eligible for refund or exchange within 30 days of the purchase date. All returned items must be accompanied by their receipt or order number, and must be unopened, unused, and in salable condition for a return or exchange to be considered. We do not accept full or partial returns on items that were special ordered.
