Yarnsmiths Merino DK Superwash - All Colours

Indulge your passion for knitting and crocheting with our exquisite shades of Yarnsmiths Merino DK Superwash yarn. Soft, lightweight and smoother than silk! We loved the Create DK colours so much we decided we needed them in Merino too! This satisfying rainbow covers bright hues and pastel tones, so there’s something for everyone. We think it’s simply the most perfect palette of Merino out there!

Why Merino Wool? The benefits of sheep's wool have been known and proven for centuries. It is a good insulator and is breathable, transporting moisture/sweat away from your body without feeling wet (hydrophilic fibres). It is naturally antibacterial, requiring less washing than synthetic fibres, and is both natural and sustainable. In addition to the normal benefits of sheep's wool, Merino is relatively lightweight, doesn't itch, and is unbelievably soft, making it the perfect fibre for garment to be worn next to the skin.

Caring for Merino: One of the benefits of natural wool products such as Merino is their natural antimicrobial properties, meaning garments can be worn regularly without the need for frequent washing, as would be the case with a synthetic fibre garment. Merino fibres are breathable, meaning they wick sweat away from the body and don't trap odours. Superwash Merinos, such as Yarnsmiths Merino DK, are machine washable, but should not need to be washed at higher than 30 degrees, ideally on a hand wash setting. Drying garments is where we recommend taking particular care, so as not to allow the garment to stretch. Dry flat, and reshape when damp if necessary. Technically they can be tumble-dried on a cool, gentle setting, but we advise caution on this, as some tumble driers still can be quite aggressive, even on a gentle setting.

Where does the Merino originate? Our Merino is sourced from Australia, which is where the vast majority (roughly 85%) of the world's Merino originates. Australia is home to approximately 70 million sheep, nearly three quarters of which are Merino, and is known for producing some of the best quality, soft, fine-fibred Merino wool. Mulesing is still practiced in some parts of Australia, though this is decreasing as consumers and retailers, such as ourselves, actively start requesting (and paying more for) non-mulesed fibres. We source our Merino from farms that have been certified by the AWTA (Australian Wool Testing Authority) as being non-mulesed. We hope that as more and more companies adopt this stance, the practice of mulesing in Australia will eventually be phased out completely.

Please Note: Bright colours, particularly pinks and purples are more susceptible to colour-run when washing, in all Superwash natural fibre ranges. For the brighter shades within the Merino DK range, we would advise using colour catchers when washing, or dry clean garments.

Please also note: Due to its superwash treatment, this yarn is not suitable for felting projects.

The shades shown in the main images are as follows:

3258 Glacier Blue
3226 Seafoam
3229 Tropical Teal
3138 Mojito Green