MER-LIN - SW Merino 90% / Linen 10% - a slightly rustic looking yarn with a soft handle - 366m/100g









MER-LIN - SW Merino 90% / Linen 10% - a slightly rustic looking yarn with a soft handle - 366m/100g
A beautiful and versatile fingering weight yarn, Single ply merino blended with linen to achieve a soft breathable fabric with a slightly rustic quality. Perfect for transition pieces Spring / Summer / Autumn.
Linen / flax is an ancient textile much revered for its thermoregulating properties, durability and strength. Prized for its ability to resist pilling, it also dries faster than cotton.
Use for sweaters, tee style summer tops and vests. Another of its attributes is that it adds drape so is an ideal choice for shawls and wraps.
The merino content is sourced from Peru and is Superwash treated; this means the wool has undergone a special process to reduce the chance of it felting or shrinking when washed at warmer temperatures. For more information on Superwash treated wool please click here
Content: 90% SW Merino, 10% Linen
Yardage: 366 m
Gauge: 26-28 sts per 10 cm / 4"
Needles: 2.5 - 3.75 mm (avg : guide)
Yarn weight: Fingering
Put Up: 100g skeined ( will need to be wound into a cake before use)
Recommended Washing & Care : Hand wash and lay flat to dry