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Tosh Merino Light

Fingering · 421 yds / 107 g

$32 per skein

Hand-dyed single-ply merino, 420 yards a skein. Some of the most beautiful colorways in yarn, and enough for socks from one hank.

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Weight
Fingering
Fiber
100% merino woolmerino yarnwool yarn
Length
421 yds (385 m) per 107 g
Yards per 100 g
393 compare weights
Needle
US 1-2
Gauge
6.5 - 7.5

From Jimmy Beans Wool

By far our best-selling yarn from Madelinetosh, Tosh Merino Light is a lightweight 100%, Superwash Merino!

Colors

Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light comes in 192 colorways at Jimmy Beans Wool, including gray shades like Silver Lining and GG Loves Silver Linings, pink shades like Pink Clay and Fluoro Rose, blue shades like Hosta Blue and Umbrella Sky and cream & natural shades like Plaid to the Bone and Natural Cover.

How much to buy

Rough skeins of Tosh Merino Light (421 yds each) for an adult size
ProjectYardageskeins
Hat~300 yds1
Cowl or scarf~420 yds1
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 Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light

Tosh Merino Light is a single-ply fingering yarn in 100% superwash merino, hand-dyed by Madelinetosh. Each skein holds 421 yards, enough for a pair of socks or a good-sized shawl.

The single-ply merino is very soft, with a slight sheen, and it shows off Madelinetosh's colorways: deep tonals, speckles and variegated shades. It knits into a smooth, light fabric with a gentle drape.

It's for knitters who choose a yarn by its color first. It works well for shawls and light layers, and for anyone who wants a soft, washable fingering. If you'd like the same colors in a heavier weight, see Tosh DK.

Best for

  • Shawls and wraps that show off color
  • Lightweight cardigans and tees
  • Socks from a single skein
  • Fade projects using several colorways

Working with it

The listed needles are US 1–2, at 6.5–7.5 stitches per inch. Single-ply yarns can bias slightly in stockinette and are less hard-wearing than plied yarns, so for socks a firm gauge helps them last. Hand-dyed yarn can vary from skein to skein; alternate skeins every few rows in large projects. Our hand-dyed yarn guide explains why.

Care

It's superwash merino, so it can be machine washed. A cool, gentle cycle and drying flat is kindest to hand-dyed colors and the single ply. Wash darker or saturated colors separately the first time in case of excess dye.

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