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Dream in Color Smooshy Yak

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Smooshy Yak

Fingering · 400 yds / 118 g

$37 per skein

Yak down blended into a fingering base. Warm, matte, and very soft.

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Weight
Fingering
Fiber
80% Superwash Merino Wool, 10% Yak, 10% Nylonmerino yarnwool yarnyak yarn
Length
400 yds (366 m) per 118 g
Yards per 100 g
339 compare weights
Needle
US 0-2
Gauge
7.5-9

From Jimmy Beans Wool

NOTE: All one-of-a-kind (OOAK) items are mystery skeins. Meet Smooshy Yak, the YAK cousin to Dream In Color's top-selling Smooshy Cashmere. This easy-care yarn is beloved by knitters and crocheters alike.

Colors

Dream in Color Smooshy Yak comes in 45 colorways at Jimmy Beans Wool, including blue shades like Azure Cove and Bermuda Teal, purple shades like Violet's Blueberry and Lavender Bloom, pink shades like Lay A Rose and cream & natural shades like Black & White.

How much to buy

Rough skeins of Smooshy Yak (400 yds each) for an adult size
ProjectYardageskeins
Hat~300 yds1
Cowl or scarf~420 yds2
Shawl~650 yds2
Adult sweater~1,400 yds4

Typical Fingering yardage; your pattern's number always wins. Plug it into the Yarn Estimator for an exact count.

About Dream in Color Smooshy Yak

Smooshy Yak is a fingering-weight blend of 80% superwash merino, 10% yak and 10% nylon, with 400 yards in each 118 g skein. It's the yak cousin of Dream in Color's Smooshy Cashmere.

The yak gives it warmth and a soft, slightly matte look, and the nylon adds strength. Dream in Color calls it easy-care, and it comes in hand-dyed colors, from soft tones to deep, saturated shades.

It's for knitters and crocheters who want a soft, warm fingering that can handle everyday wear. One-of-a-kind (OOAK) skeins are sold as mystery colors, so expect a surprise if you choose one.

Best for

  • Socks with a little extra warmth
  • Shawls and wraps
  • Lightweight sweaters and cardigans
  • Hats and mitts

Working with it

The listed needles are US 0–2, at 7.5–9 stitches per inch. The nylon makes it a good choice for socks, and the merino keeps stitches clear. Wash and dry your swatch before measuring, since superwash merino can relax. Alternate skeins in larger projects to blend any hand-dyed variation. It also crochets well, making a soft, light fabric for shawls and wraps. For socks, reinforce heels if you are hard on them.

Care

Dream in Color describes it as easy-care, and the merino is superwash. A cool, gentle machine cycle or hand wash, then drying flat, is a safe approach. Avoid high heat in the dryer. Our natural fiber guide covers yak and other fibers.

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