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Do not bleach
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Dryer
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Low iron 110ºC
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Machine Washable at 30ºC Wool Cycle
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Ball band
Big Merino: Virgin Wool Yarn (Bulky)
Big Merino by Katia is a 55/45 blended yarn that contains superwash merino wool and acrylic providing stability and softness to all of your creations.
Big Merino is a high-quality yarn at an affordable price point. The uses of Big Merino yarn are endless, including: scarfs, cowls, gloves, hats, sweaters, cardigans, and home accessories, like cushions, blankets, flowerpot covers, and amigurumis. Your projects will work up quickly and keep you warm all autumn and winter!
If you like sturdy, machine-washable yarns with a natural feel, you will love Big Merino!
Big Merino contains:
- 55% Natural Merino Wool
- 45% Acrylic
With a higher content of natural merino wool, your garments will be soft, yet strong. Merino wool is a wonderful thermal regulator which keeps you comfortable all season long.
Recommendations for Big Merino yarn:
- For best results in your garments, use the recommended knitting needle size of 6.5mm-7mm (US 10.5) or crochet hook size 10.5mm (US K-10.5)
- Delicate wash cycle at 30ºC or hand wash with a gentle detergent.
- Tumble dry at medium temperature or lay flat to dry.
Features
- Weight100 grams
- Length80 meters / 87 yards
- Knitting needle5mm – 7mm (US 10.5)
- Crochet Hook 5mm (US K-10.5)
- SeasonAutumn – Winter
- Swatch 10x10cm (4”x4”) square yields 10 stitches by 15 rows using 7mm needles
With the thickness of this yarn, you can knit a lot of sewing pieces, choosing between a lot of different colours.
Do you like this Katia yarn? Give us your opinion!
Yarns Facts
- Composition Virgin Wool 55%, Acrylic 45%
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Yarn Length/Weight
80m (85yds) per 100g (3oz 1/2),
Chunky - Tension Swatch 10 stitches & 15 rows = 10x10cm (4x4")
- Suggested Knitting Needle Size 6½-7mm (US 10 ½)
- Care Instructions Do not bleach, Dryer, Low iron 110ºC, Machine Washable at 30ºC Wool Cycle
Customer Reviews
5.0 Based on 6 Reviews
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JG
03/29/2024
Janet G.
United Kingdom
Cosy Blanket
My orders came when expected. The colour blue-green is lovely and the yarn feels nice. Making a blanket for a request, knitting up nice and cosy.
LB
03/27/2024
leah b.
United Kingdom
Excellent!
Beautiful wool, great range of colours and fast delivery - I have used Katia many times for my knitting projects!
HS
03/15/2024
Heather S.
United Kingdom
Lovely wool
Am knitting a blanket with this wool and it’s lovely to use and grows nice and quickly. Very happy with my purchase.
NM
12/29/2023
Natalie M.
United Kingdom
Perfect wool
Absolutely love this wool! I'm made 2 lopi jumpers out of it now and it's SO warm and cosy. a great replacement for the very hard to get hold of Alafoss Lopin yarn now.
CS
10/18/2023
Carol S.
United Kingdom
Merino wool
Lovely wool to use would definitely buy again Quick response from order to receiving very good
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