4ply Fingering Weight 75% Superwash Wool 25% Nylon Yarn 1kg Cone

Composition: 75% Superwash Merino Wool 25% Nylon Yarn (27 Microns)
Metric Count: 4/16Nm
Yarn Weight: Sock/Fingering Weight, 4 ply construction
Meterage: Approx. 4000m (4374 yards) per 1kg cone
Origin: South America (Punta Arenas, Chile)


Description
Medium grade, 27 micron superwash merino wool is combined with nylon for a very durable and springy sock yarn, designed for items that will be worn and washed a lot. Whilst not quite as soft as our signature extrafine 19.5 micron merino yarns, this yarn is fantastic for hard wearing socks, gloves and jumpers. Being of a higher micron count also means it can be offered at a lower price. Overall a great, budget yarn for those looking for a soft yarn with maximum durability.

Takes up the dye well to produce strong, vibrant colours. A perennial favourite of knitters and dyers.
If you are looking for a very soft Merino/nylon blend for next to skin wear, please see our MERNY4H (85% SW Merino 15% Nylon) yarn

Please note that the cones are an intermediate stage in the spinning process and can vary in weight (and length) to be under or over 1kg. The discount on the cones accounts for this discrepancy. They are intended to be spliced on knotted together to form longer lengths from which specific weights of hanks are reeled.

1 kg cone

Suggested Needle/Hook Sizes and Gauge:
Needle Size: 2.5 - 4mm needles (US 1.5 - 6) needles and C-G hook
Gauge (stocking stitch): 28sts x 36 rows over 10cm/4 inches on 3.25mm (US 3) needles

Care Instructions:
Hand wash using a wool detergent, ideally below 30°C, avoid wringing and twisting. Dry flat out of direct sunlight, do not spin or tumble dry.

The wool used in this yarn is ethically produced from sheep that have NOT been mulesed.