π The life changing magic of Merino wool
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β Disclaimer: This newsletter may contain sponsored ads and affiliate links. β Knitspirationπ The life changing magic of Merino woolFor decades if there has been one fiber to rule them all, it would probably be merino wool. It's incredibly soft. It's lush and luxurious. And it has amazing properties that make it one of the most versatile textiles in the world. Let's take a moment to discuss what makes merino so magical, along with some picks for our favorite merino yarns. How wool keeps you warmWe've already discussed why wool is a great for βsweatersβ. Just like a on sheep, the wool fibers act like a tiny micro-climate surrounding your skin. The βstructureβ of the fibers allow its core to absorb moisture, while the scales on the outside help that moisture to bead up and run off. This wicking property acts like an automatic sponge, keeping you both dry and warm. And the high βcrimpβ of Merino wool also means it does not spin uniformly. This creates tons of tiny air pockets between the fibers, allowing wool to trap more air around your body. That barrier of air is what keeps the cold temperatures outside from affecting your skin too much. It holds the heat of your body close to you helping you stay warm. But Merino has another trick up its fleece... The Magic of MicronsMicrons are the thickness of fibers, and the smaller their count the thinner they can be spun. It also is a contributing factor in how soft the yarn will feel. Luckily Merino is pretty darn small in the micron area. That means that you can spin it very thin and it will also feel nice and soft against the skin. These two factors are important for cold weather knits, because you can have a very warm sweater without it needing to be super thick. But you can also spin thicker yarn which are more loosely spun, maintaining their drape and softness without being too bulky. π Merino Wool Yarns We LoveHereβs some of our favorite Merino wool yarns you might want to check out: β LB Collection Superwash Merino by Lion Brand Yarn - βGet It Hereββ Details - DK Weight (CYC #3) | 100% Superwash Merino Wool (306yds / 100g) Soft, luxurious, and warm, our Superwash Merino is also washing-machine safe. The perfect weight for baby items and women's garments, this versatile yarn comes in 22 colors. β Twill by KnitPicks - βGet It Hereββ Details - Worsted Weight (CYC #4) | 100% Fine Superwash Merino Wool (149yds / 100g) Twill is everything youβd want in a yarn: itβs bouncy, versatile, and luxuriously softβit blocks beautifully too! Twillβs lovely sheen and next-to-skin softness combined with its machine-washable convenience make it the stash essential youβll reach for again and again. β Pura by Originally Lovely - βGet It Hereββ Details - DK weight (CYC #3) | 100% Superfine Merino Wool (136yds / 50g)β Pura is a 100% superfine merino wool yarn that is lightweight, breathable, and thermo-regulating. Because Pura is a non-superwash merino wool, it maintains the luxurious properties of the merino fibers. This yarn has excellent stitch definition and is well suited for color work projects. β Wooly Worsted by Ewe Ewe Yarns - βGet It Hereββ Details - Worsted weight (CYC #4) | 100% Superwash Merino (95yds / 50g)β Wooly Worsted yarn is a soft, bouncy worsted-weight washable merino wool yarn available in 25 fun colors. It's perfect for sweaters, shawls, scarves, baby clothes, whatever you're looking to knit! β Worsted Merino by Malabrigo Yarns - βGet It Hereββ Details - Worsted weight (CYC #4) | 100% Merino Wool (210yds / 100g)β Malabrigo Worsted Merino is an incredibly soft and squishy hand-dyed yarn - it's a guaranteed favorite! This yarn is offered in Malabrigo's famous kettle-dyed color palette, making it versatile and fun for all projects whether you want a vibrant solid or variegated neutral, Malabrigo's got your back! With beautiful stitch definition and texture, you can't go wrong with Worsted Merino! β So what do you think? What's your favorite merino wool yarn? β Recent Eventsβ Daily StitchThe Knot StitchThis is a stitch for those of you who want a little HARDER. First you purl together, then you knit those same stitches together to make something BETTER. Sound fun? Try to do it FASTER. The result is certainly going to make you a STRONGER knitter, and it looks pretty cool too.
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Members Onlyβ Pattern PickSugar Twist Cowl by Stacey WinklepleckThis cuddly cowl will keep you warm all winter. The easy stitch pattern worked in bulky yarn gives the project a twisty unique look where even the wrong side looks great. The smaller size is perfect for a bit of whimsy under a winter coat, while the larger size can be wrapped double for a warmer cowl on the coldest of days. And best of all this pattern is FREE!
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