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Scheepjes · at McIntosh

Metropolis

Name: Scheepjes Metropolis
Brand: Scheepjes
SKU: scheepjes-metropolis
Price: 11.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Fingering · 219 yds / 50 g

$11 per ball

Extra fine merino and nylon in dozens of shades, from Dutch house Scheepjes. Springy, machine washable and made for colorwork.

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Weight: Fingering
Fiber: 75% Extra Fine Merino Wool, 25% Nylonmerino yarn wool yarn
Length: 219 yds (200 m) per 50 g
Yards per 100 g: 438 compare weights
Needle: US 1-2.5
Gauge: 29 stitches x 45 rows to 10cm on 2.5mm needles

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A soft yet durable blend of extra fine merino wool and nylon, inspired by the layered tones of modern city life. Subtle heathering runs through each shade, creating depth and texture across the yarn.

Colors

Scheepjes Metropolis comes in 68 colorways at McIntosh.

How much to buy

Rough balls of Metropolis (219 yds each) for an adult size
Project	Yardage	balls
Hat	~300 yds	2
Cowl or scarf	~420 yds	2
Shawl	~650 yds	3
Adult sweater	~1,400 yds	7

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

About Scheepjes Metropolis

Metropolis from Dutch maker Scheepjes is a fingering (4-ply) blend of 75% extra fine merino and 25% nylon, with 219 yards (200 meters) in a 50 g ball.

Each shade has subtle heathering that gives it depth, and the range is large: around 70 colors, each named after a city, from Boston and Vancouver to Tokyo and Marrakech. Scheepjes points to its stitch definition for colorwork, Fair Isle and texture, and the merino-nylon blend makes it soft, breathable and strong.

It's a practical, well-priced choice for knitters and crocheters planning socks, stranded colorwork or any project that needs lots of colors.

Best for

Socks
Fair Isle and stranded colorwork
Textured garments and accessories
Crochet projects that need many shades

Working with it

Scheepjes suggests US 1.5–2.5 (2.5–3 mm) needles, with a gauge of 29 stitches and 45 rows to 4 inches on 2.5 mm needles. The nylon helps socks wear well at heels and toes. For colorwork, the wide range makes it easy to build a palette from one yarn base, so every shade behaves the same in the fabric. For a fuzzy layer, hold it with Silky Cat and swatch on a larger needle.

Care

Scheepjes says it's machine washable; check the yarn band for the exact settings. Dry flat to keep colorwork even.

Substitutes for Metropolis

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Same Fingering / 4 ply / 4ply / sock weight · 0% less metres per 100 g · Shared fibres: wool, nylon · Fibre composition differs; check drape, stretch and care. · Label tension differs by 1 stitches per 10 cm.

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Bluefaced Leicester 4-Ply

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Same Fingering / 4 ply / 4ply / sock weight · 0% less metres per 100 g · Shared fibres: wool · Fibre composition differs; check drape, stretch and care. · Label tension differs by 1 stitches per 10 cm.

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Fabulous 4-Ply

Fingering · 437 yds / 100 g

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Matched on weight, yards per 100 g, fiber and texture. Swapping yarns? Check your gauge and run the totals through the Yarn Estimator.

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