Merino Wool
Merino wool, a popular knitting yarn, is prized for being soft and comfortable against the skin. It is also highly breathable - the individual fibres in merino wool can absorb up to 30% of their own weight in moisture. This helps to regulate body temperature, creating warmth in the cold and coolness in heat. So it’s warm in winter and cool in summer.
Properties of Merino Wool
Unlike other knitting wools, merino wool is much softer meaning it is perfect for knitting patterns for babies and children. Merino wool is also a popular choice for smart jumpers that feel great to touch.
Merino wool is also stretchy and will keep you warm, even when wet, making it ideal for knitting socks. Choose from a range of brands, weights and colours for every occasion. Simply click through to the wool or yarn to see all options and even patterns that can be made with each.
Merino Sheep
Raised in nearly every country worldwide merino sheep are renowned for the best quality wool. Australia now produces about 80% of the world's merino wool. Although fluffy in appearance, it has a microscopic diameter - about one third to one tenth the thickness of human hair. The smaller the diameter the finer and softer the wool will be.
Why choose merino wool?
- Soft and breathable, it stays warm even when wet; perfect for those wintry showers!
- Distinctive for its soft texture, it is perfect for sensitive skin, such as children, women and babies.
- It has a special ability to regulate your body temperature, a great warmth-to-weight ratio, naturally controls odour, and even stretches as you move.
Thinking of starting a project with merino wool? We make it easy. browse our pattern catalogue for merino wool knitting inspiration? We strive to give you everything you need for your next knitting projects including quantities, sizes, patterns and tools before you order.
