The Yarn Room · 33 merino yarns

Merino yarn

Merino is the soft, fine-wool sheep breed behind most hand-dyed yarn. The fibers are thin enough to wear against the skin, they take dye beautifully, and they spring back, so stitches look even. Superwash merino is treated to survive the washing machine.

Feel

Soft, smooth and springy, gentle against skin

Warmth

Warm, breathable and temperature-regulating

Care

Hand wash, or machine wash on wool cycle if it's superwash

Best for

Next-to-skin sweaters, socks (with nylon), baby things and hand-dyed color