SPRITE - Merino/Corriedale Wool - 3ply Sport

SPRITE is our rustic 3 ply sport-weight yarn in 60% merino and 40% corriedale wool. Merino wool is known for its softness, shine and breathability. It ranges in different types, measured by microns which are used to determine the diameter of the wool fiber. The smaller the number, the finer the fiber. It is a durable and naturally insulating fiber. Corriedale wool is a medium-fine fleece. The wool ranges from 25-30 microns in diameter. Corriedale has a well-defined crimp and a nice staple length. The softness and luster add a bounciness to the merino blend. Sport weight 60% merino / 40% corriedale 100 g / 325 yds / 297 m Sourced from US farms Custom spun in collaboration with Battenkill Fibers Dyed in Wyoming Would you like this yarn wound into a cake? You can add that here. Yarn Characteristics Tight, round twist Good stitch definition - great for cables and textured patterns Vibrant colors perfect for colorwork Care Instructions Colors have depth and vibrance, dyed with professional acid dyes. We do our best to make sure all of the excess color is rinsed out from our yarns, but some bleeding is still possible, especially during the first wash. We recommend blocking your swatches first in cool water to check for color-fastness. When using high contrasting colors, we recommend a steam block rather than wet blocking. Despite all of our best efforts, red, blues and blacks are notorious for bleeding. We try hard to capture the essence of each colorway, but please keep in mind that colors may vary from monitor to monitor.