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 needle size works best for this yarn?

Recommended needles: 2.00 mm (US 0) - 3.00 mm (US 2.5) .

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socks bamboo

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socks bamboo

norwegian style

$15.00 $18.00

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Color62 raspberry

Meet your new favourite sock yarn for every season — but especially the warm ones. Socks Bamboo Norwegian Style 4ply brings you bold, cheerful self-patterning stripes and a fibre blend that’s genuinely clever: 50% wool for structure and resilience, 25% nylon for durability where you need it most, and 25% viscose for a breathability boost that keeps summer feet happy. At 420 metres per skein, you’re getting serious yardage for your money: and at under $20, you’re getting it at a price that makes it very easy to justify “just one more skein.”

Standard sock tension, stripes that do the work for you, and a yarn that won’t make your feet feel like they’re wearing a sleeping bag in July. What’s not to love?

yarn details:

fibre composition: 50% Wool, 25% Nylon, 25% Viscose from Bamboo

meterage / yardage: 420 meters / 459 yards

unit weight: 100 grams / 3.5 oz.

format: ball

suggested stitch tension: 30 sts / 10 cm (4 in)

recommended needles: 2.00 mm (US 0) - 3.00 mm (US 2.5)

superwash treated: yes

care instructions: machine wash cool, dry flat

recommended uses: socks

country of origin: Germany

temperament: Designed for a job, and excellent at it.

great at: 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.

caution: 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.