Merino wool is one of the most natural and functional materials, such as is popular for knitting, crochet and felting. It is of course a material that we have in our assortment, where we can offer superior quality yarn. It is a material that offers a lot of important features, which we would like to introduce for you.
Merino yarn for knitting and crochet
If you work with some kind of knitting or crochet work / crafts, you will most likely find Merino wool yarn interesting. There are different types of wool yarn, where merino is just one of the possibilities. If you compare merino with plain wool, you will realize that merino generally consists of softer and finer fibers. It provides a superior structure that Danes are generally very excited about. Merino wool is silky smooth, which makes it very comfortable against the skin. Thus, it is also a quality that is particularly suitable for people with sensitive skin.
If you compare synthetic and merino wools, there is a world different. The natural wool fibers have a much more complex structure. In addition, the natural wool fibers are known to give the clothes a better breathability. Merino wool has excellent insulating properties, so the yarn can naturally regulate the temperature. Yarn quality is particularly suitable for the British climate, where it will be advantageous to choose yarn that can hold on to the body heat. Merino can keep your body warm while keeping it comfortable in the cold. It is therefore a full year's yarn, which will be useful for working on all seasons.
Merino wool is a natural material that is both light, soft and mildly. It is also an odor protection material that provides effective protection against odors. It will be particularly useful on hot summer days or on days when you exercise in one way or another. In addition, merino wool can absorb large amounts of water while keeping you warm.
As you may have figured out, merino wool derived from sheep - or course the breed merino. It is an older race that was first encountered in the Middle Ages. Although many years have passed, it has not meant that yarn quality has become less popular. On the contrary, it is a material that is being sought to a greater extent in the British as well as the foreign market.
It is important to note that merino differs greatly from, among other things, mohair, alpaca and sheep.
Merino wool yarn - Washing and instructions
If you want to enjoy yarn with these many qualities, you can buy this type of wool yarn.
If you knit or crochet with merino yarn, you should follow the recommended washing instructions. How it is most appropriate to wash the yarn depends on the quality you have chosen to work with. For this reason, it is worth noting that merino is a sensitive quality that does not necessarily withstand a washer or dryer. If you put the product you have made of the the washing machine, it must always be done at low temperatures. In this regard, you should choose a fine wash or wool wash at 40º. If you want to be on the safe side, you can wash the wool yarn at 30º. In addition, avoid using rinse aid (all grades are superwash treated) as well as you should dry it flat as far as possible. It is also important that you comply with the recommended knitting gauge. In this regard, it would be best to knit a little too tight
Buy cheap merino wool / merino yarn with price guarantee
In this category you will be presented with a comprehensive range of merino yarns, which comes from some of the largest manufacturers in the market. It includes DROPS, Järbo, Mayflower and Regia, which we are proud to sell. These manufacturers have each launched a series of collections, where you can enjoy the silk-soft wool from the merino sheep. We can ensure you that the yarn is derived from sheep breeders, where the sheep have been treated well and where the merino sheep has not been mulesed. We only deal with merino yarn, where we know that the manufacturing has been done under orderly conditions. All yarn variants are eco-tex certified, which is a quality stamp in itself. The wool from the sheep will typically originate from either South America or South Africa.
Although merino wool is a very nice and soft quality, it does not necessarily mean it costs a fortune. In any case, it is not the case if you trade yarn skeins from our range. You can quickly and easily get an impression of our price level, which has been set at the best price on the market.
We can offer the following brands and collections:
- DROPS (Air, Baby Merino, Big Merino, Cotton Merino, Merino Extra Fine)
- Järbo (Merino Raggi, Mio)
- Mayflower (Easy Care Classic Cotton Merino, Easy Care Cotton Merino, Merino The Collection)
- Regia (Merino Extrafine 120 by Arne & Carlos)
Merino wool - Many beautiful patterns with wool yarn
Are you in possession of merino wool / merino yarn from one of the many collections in our range, you can throw yourself into various potential projects. Thanks to the many features that you have been presented with, there will be more almost untouched options with this yarn type. You have the opportunity to knit clothes and accessories for children, babies and adults alike. For this reason, it is particularly relevant to use the baby and children's material as it is convenient for people with sensitive skin.
Thanks to the features of the internet, you can quickly and easily download patterns on your computer, smartphone and tablet. There is pretty much nothing you cannot make with merino. There are several of the leading manufacturers who have designed and developed their own patterns. Based on the selected yarn quality, you can quickly and easily search for the patterns that make it possible to use the quality. The recipes can typically be downloaded in Danish and English, which are easy to understand for beginners and experienced.
It is among other things very normal to use merino wool for underwear and ski underwear thanks to the excellent insulating ability that characterizes this yarn type. You can of course also use the yarn for a shawl, sweater, hat, skirt or something else. There are virtually no restrictions on this yarn quality, which will be useful in many contexts. When shopping for yarn, it will of course be an advantage if you are aware of how many yarn skeins you need. If you are using a pattern, it will as a rule be stated with how much yarn you need for that project
It is a reality that it is not the cheapest yarn quality on the market. It is exclusive yarn, which is expected to maintain its great popularity for many years. We are constantly working to expand our range, as we of course are interested in selling the best yarn on the market. We are launching new collections on a regular basis, as we naturally buy home as soon as possible if it complies with our strict quality requirements. Please remember that you have the opportunity to contact us at any time if you have questions about our merino wool / merino yarns. If merino wool yarn against expectation should not be anything for you, look at our other selection of wool yarns.