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, children's items, granny squares .

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) .

United Socks & More | Wabi Sabi, Ottawa's Local Yarn Store

Name: united socks & more
Brand: katia
Price: 5.50 CAD
Availability: InStock

yarn details:

fibre composition: 75% superwash merino, 25% polyamide

meterage / yardage: 100 meters / 109 yards

unit weight: 25 grams / 0.9 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, children's items, granny squares

country of origin: Italy

United Socks & More is a 75% superwash merino and 25% polyamide sock yarn in compact 25g balls: a format that makes it ideal for projects that call for small quantities of multiple colours. The nylon reinforcement adds durability where you need it most, and the superwash merino base is soft enough for everyday wear. Most people in the shop who pick it up comment on how soft it feels. Use it for contrast heels and toes, stranded colourwork, or simply to build a collection of sock colours without committing to full skeins. Machine washable.

designed for a job, and excellent at it

United socks & more 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.

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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.