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Do not bleach
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Dryer
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Low iron 110ĀŗC
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Machine Washable at 30ĀŗC Wool Cycle
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Ball band
Merino 100%: Virgin Wool Yarn (DK)
Merino 100 by Katia yarns is 100% superwash Merino wool. This yarn was created with those with sensitive skin in mind. Thanks to its superwash treatment, this yarn can be machine washed and tumble dried without sacrificing the handmade quality of any garments you make.
The wool fibers used in Merino 100 have been specially composed so that the natural fibers remain thin and soft but also less irritating than unprocessed/under-processed wool.
This DK weight yarn comes in a variety of beautiful colors, so your knitted creations will grow faster and look better than ever.
Merino 100 by Katia contains:
- 100% Merino superwash wool
Merino wool is a natural fiber that feels soft against the skin and regulates body temperature, making it ideal for all-season wear.
Features:
- Weight:āÆ50 grams
- LengthāÆ:102 meters / 111 yards
- Knitting needle:āÆ4mm ā 4.5mm (US 6-7)
- Crochet Hook: 4mm (US G-6)
- Season:āÆAutumn ā Winter
- Swatch:10x10cm (4āx4ā) square yields 23 stitches by 30 rows using 4mm needles
Recommendations for Merino 100 yarn:
- For best results in your garments, use the recommended knitting needle size of 4mm-4.5mm (US 6-7) or crochet hook size 4mm (US G-6).
- A basic long-sleeve pullover in Size 42 can be achieved with 11 balls.
- Delicate wash cycle at 30ĀŗC or hand wash with a gentle detergent.
- Tumble dry at medium temperature or lay flat to dry.
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Technical Specifications: Each ball weighs 50 grams and is 102 meters. This is a medium weight yarn and we recommend using size 4 - 4.5mm (6 - 7 U.S) knitting needles. 11 balls of yarn are required to make a woman's long sleeve jumper in size 12. To make a 4x4" tension square work 23 sts and 30 rows. Machine washable up to 30ĀŗC on a wool cycle.
Total Easy Care Wool: Keep your knitwears like new after every washing machine cycle thanks to the Total Easy Care treatment of our Merino yarns. Merino Total Easy Care wool is ideal to knit comfortable garments, for everyday and for the whole family. With Total Easy Care, you can also use the tumble dryer, always using the proper precautions and using correctly the machine and detergents. Enjoy your knitted or crocheted garments and accessories for long time.
Non Mulesing Wool: More and more knitters are interested about the origin of the wonderful Merino Wool and about the conditions of the Merino sheep. At Katia we want you to continue enjoying, without any worries, the recognized benefits of Merino Wool in the manufacture of your garments. For this reason, in addition to the Mulesing Free seal, which guarantees that no Australian sheep has undergone this practice, Katia sources a large part of the 100% Merino Wool in our catalog from South America where no mulesing takes place.
Yarns Facts
- Composition Merino 100%
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Yarn Length/Weight
102m (110yds) per 50g (1oz 3/4),
DK - Tension Swatch 23 stitches & 30 rows = 10x10cm (4x4")
- Suggested Knitting Needle Size 4-4Ā½mm (US 6-7)
- Care Instructions Do not bleach, Dryer, Low iron 110ĀŗC, Machine Washable at 30ĀŗC Wool Cycle
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