Hobart Wool Co's Basalt Machine Washable Speckled Grey Yarn is made from premium Australian merino wool and meticulously hand dyed in Hobart, Tasmania.

Available in 2 Ply / Lace Weight, 4 Ply / Fingering Weight, and 8 Ply / DK Weight.

You are purchasing one skein of yarn weighing approximately 100 grams; photographs are for illustrative purposes only.

Basalt Speckled Grey Pure Merino Wool Yarn (Machine Washable)

Name: Basalt Speckled Grey Pure Merino Wool Yarn (Machine Washable)
Brand: Hobart Wool Co

$33.00

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Hobart Wool Co's Pure Merino Wool Machine Washable Yarn is made from 100 per cent pure merino wool for superior softness, comfort, warmth, stretch, and breathability. Our yarn does not hold odour and can be washed by hand or by machine, making it perfect for everyday use.

Basalt is a subtly speckled warm grey yarn that is sure to elevate your next project. Use it on its own or match it with a complementary variegated yarn to create depth and interest.
Our 2 Ply / Lace Weight Pure Merino Yarn is a super strong yet soft lace yarn that can be used to make wraps, shawls, gloves, and other intricate or flowing garments. It can also be held with other yarns to create different textures and colourways.

Our 4 Ply / Fingering Weight Pure Merino Yarn is silky soft with a gorgeous drape making it perfect for use in shawls, scarves, and cowls, as well as in socks, baby clothes, and other lighter-weight garments and accessories.

Our 8 Ply / DK Weight Pure Merino Yarn is sturdy yet flexible and oh so soft, making it ideal for use in heavier jumpers, blankets, cosy beanies and hats, and thick socks.
Fibre: 100% Pure Merino Wool (22.0 Micron).

Unit Weight: Approx. 100 grams per skein.

Meterage

2 Ply / Lace Weight: Approximately 575 metres (628 yards) per skein.

4 Ply / Fingering Weight: Approximately 285 metres (311 yards) per skein.

8 Ply / DK Weight: Approximately 180 metres (196 yards) per skein.

Tension/Gauge

2 Ply / Lace Weight: 28 - 36 stitches (knitting and crochet) over 10 cm (4 inches), depending on your needles/hook and project*.

4 Ply / Fingering Weight: 27 - 32 stitches (knitting) / 21 - 32 stitches (crochet) over 10 cm (4 inches), depending on your needles/hook and project.

8 Ply / DK Weight: 21 - 24 stitches (knitting) / 12 - 17 stitches (crochet) over 10 cm (4 inches), depending on your needles/hook and project.

* Tension/gauge is difficult to estimate for 2 Ply / Lace Weight Yarns because they are often used with larger needles and hooks to create a lacy design - always follow the gauge specified in your pattern.

Needles

2 Ply / Lace Weight: 1.5 - 2.75 mm depending on your preference and project.

4 Ply / Fingering Weight: 2.25 - 3.25mm depending on your preferences and project.

8 Ply / DK Weight: 3.75 - 4.5mm depending on your preferences and project.

Hooks

2 Ply / Lace Weight: 1.5 - 2.75 mm depending on your preferences and project.

4 Ply / Fingering Weight: 2.25 - 3.5mm depending on your preferences and project.

8 Ply / DK Weight: 4.5 - 5.5mm depending on your preferences and project.

Colours: Hobart Wool Co's yarns are hand-dyed in small batches. This means that colours and saturation levels may vary between skeins.