Our merino wool comes from sheep bred in Patagonia, where mulesing is not practiced. The wool can be traced directly back to the farm it comes from. Merino wool has many excellent properties.
It is temperature-regulating. That is, the wool keeps our bodies warm in cold weather ...Our merino wool comes from sheep bred in Patagonia, where mulesing is not practiced. The wool can be traced directly back to the farm it comes from.
Merino wool has many excellent properties. It is temperature-regulating. That is, the wool keeps our bodies warm in cold weather, and releases heat in warm weather, keeping our skin cool.
At the same time, wool, like silk, can carry moisture away from the skin, and can absorb 30% of its weight without feeling wet. Wool is also dirt-repellent and requires minimal care. The yarn is STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX certified Yardage: 273 yards (250 meters) Unit weight: 50 grams (1.76 ounces) Gauge: 28.0 to 32.0 sts = 4 inches Needle size: US 0 - 2½ or 2 - 3mm Fibers: 100% Wool - Merino Texture: plied Attributes: Color, Solid color, Machine dyed Yarn origin: Milled in Italy