Opal Feine Merino 4-Ply Sock Yarn
The first edition of Opal Fine Merino was a resounding success! Made from 21.5 micron merino wool sourced from South America, giving it a soft, fluffy, and delicate texture. Like all Fine Merino Wool collections, it’s mulesing free. The chlorine-free EXP finish means the merino wool does not felt and can be machine-washed. Opal Fine (Feine) Merino Wool Edition 2 features three tone-on-tone colour ways and three vibrant options. It is ideal for lounge socks, cosy accessories, and snug, warm sweaters.
Stay comfortable and enjoy lasting wear with a combination of 75% superwash merino wool and 25% polyamide. The wool brings warmth, breathability, and moisture management, while the nylon adds durability and shape retention, even with daily use and repeated washing.
One 100g ball typically makes a pair of adult socks; larger sizes may need more. Use for socks, shawls, sweaters, gloves, or any project with dynamic colour flow.
The result is yarn that feels purposeful: technically reliable for everyday wear, visually striking in a way that reflects fine art rather than conventional variegation, and of course built to last.
Key Features:
- Weight: 4 Ply / Fingering (100g per ball).
- Recommended Needle Size: 2.5mm (US 1.5)
- Popular For: Beyond socks, it works effectively for shawls, lightweight sweaters, and gloves.
- Care Instructions: Machine washable (cool/warm wool cycle recommended).
- Blend: 75% Superwash Merino Wool, 25% Polyamide (Nylon).
- Length: 425 meters (465 yards) for 100 grams.
- Tension/Gauge: 30 stitches x 40 rows = 10cm / 4".
We recommend machine washing yarn that contains synthetic fibres using the GUPPYFRIEND Washing Bag.
See projects made with this yarn on Ravelry.