Is Daruma Superwash Spanish Merino Sock Yarn soft enough for next-to-skin projects?

Absolutely! This superwash merino blend yarn is known for its luxurious softness, making it a top pick for next-to-skin projects like socks, baby garments, shawls, and lightweight sweaters. The Spanish Merino wool ensures a gentle touch, and our customers rave about how soft and comfortable their finished knits feel.

How easy is it to care for items made from Daruma Superwash Spanish Merino Sock Yarn?

Caring for your finished projects is a breeze with this superwash merino blend yarn. It's specially treated for machine washing—just use a gentle cycle in cool water and lay your items flat to dry. The 20% nylon content adds strength and helps maintain the shape and longevity of your knits, making it perfect for socks and other items that get lots of use.

What projects are best suited for this superwash merino blend yarn?

Daruma Superwash Spanish Merino Sock Yarn is incredibly versatile! Its fingering weight and blend of merino wool with nylon make it ideal for knitting socks, lightweight sweaters, shawls, baby clothes, and accessories. The yarn is sturdy enough for everyday-wear socks, yet soft and beautiful for delicate shawls or garments.

How does this yarn compare to other sock yarns in terms of durability and feel?

Daruma Superwash Spanish Merino Sock Yarn stands out thanks to its premium blend—80% soft Spanish Merino wool for comfort and 20% nylon for durability. This combination ensures your projects are not only super soft, but strong enough to withstand frequent wear and washing. Knitters love the balance of a smooth, enjoyable knitting experience with long-lasting results.

What colors are available and will the colors stay vibrant after washing?

You can choose from nine beautiful colors: Lapis Lazuli, Neon Yellow, Dark Navy, Soda, Bark, Viridian, Neon Peach, Custard, and Ecru. This superwash merino blend yarn is designed to retain its color and vibrancy, even after going through the wash—so your projects will look as gorgeous as the day you finished them!

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What Makes Superwash Merino Wool Blend Yarn a Great Choice?

Discover the exceptional softness and durability of Daruma Superwash, a premium superwash merino wool blend yarn. This fingering-weight yarn combines 80% soft Spanish Merino wool with 20% strengthening nylon, creating the ideal sock yarn that also works beautifully for shawls and lightweight garments. The superwash treatment ensures easy care, while the nylon provides the strength needed for daily wear.

Details:

Fiber: 80% Merino Wool, 20% Nylon
Weight: 50g, Fingering
Yardage: 232 yards / 50 grams
Recommended Needles: US 1½ - 2½ / 2.5 - 3mm

For pattern inspiration, the free Rose City Rollers sock pattern is a fantastic match for this yarn.

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Daruma Superwash Spanish Merino Sock Yarn

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