Opal Schafpate 18 Collection 4-Ply Sock Yarn
Opal Schafpate 18 – Waldspaziergang is a self-striping 4-ply sock yarn from the long-running Schafpate series. The wool comes from German Merino Land sheep and supports traditional seasonal shepherding on the Swabian Alb in southwest Germany.
The yarn is the classic Opal blend: 75% superwash virgin wool and 25% polyamide. The wool gives warmth, softness and breathability. The nylon adds the toughness and shape-holding that everyday socks need. Colours are printed so nature-inspired stripes, shifts and blocks appear as you knit plain rounds. No charts. No yarn changes. One ball does the work.
Each colourway in the collection is named after a sheep on a woodland stroll. One 100g ball usually makes a pair of adult socks; larger sizes may need a second ball. Use it for socks, shawls, gloves, lightweight sweaters, or any project that rewards a long, printed colour run.
Key Features:
- Weight: 4 Ply / Fingering (100g per ball).
- Recommended Needle Size: 2.5mm (US 1.5).
- Popular For: Socks, shawls, gloves, and lightweight sweaters.
- Care Instructions: Machine washable (wool/delicate cycle, 40°C). Lay flat to dry.
- Blend: 75% Superwash Virgin Wool, 25% Polyamide (Nylon).
- Length: 425 metres (465 yards) per 100g.
- Tension/Gauge: 30 stitches × 42 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.