Lang Yarns Luxurious Merino 150 Dégradé Wool Blend

MERINO 150 DÉGRADÉ by Lang Yarns, fine wool with evolving colour

A satisfying knitted piece begins with yarn you look forward to handling, row after row. MERINO 150 DÉGRADÉ combines extrafine merino wool with a nuanced colour progression that brings movement to even the simplest design. With 150 metres in each 50 gram ball, this fine autumn and winter yarn is suited to carefully made projects that deserve both time and attention.

Extrafine merino for softness next to the skin

MERINO 150 DÉGRADÉ is made from 100% extrafine Australian merino virgin wool. Merino fibres are naturally fine and highly crimped, which gives them their soft handle, spring and ability to hold their shape. These qualities make the yarn suitable for garments and accessories worn close to the skin, including sweaters, cardigans, hats, scarves and baby knits. If you have particularly sensitive skin, knit a swatch and hold it against your neck before committing to a larger project. This simple check helps you assess your own comfort with the fibre.

The fineness of the wool also makes working with smaller needles an enjoyable, controlled process. The yarn moves smoothly with the knitting action and supports an even-looking fabric. Its natural elasticity gives life to the stitches without making the finished material feel unnecessarily rigid. When a garment represents many hours of skilled handwork, choosing a quality fibre has lasting meaning. The feel of the finished piece and the pride of achieving the intended result matter more than the difference in cost between two yarns.

A gradient that adds character

The graduated character of MERINO 150 DÉGRADÉ allows changing shades to become part of the construction. As the rows progress, the colour helps emphasise the shape of the project without requiring frequent manual yarn changes. Plain stocking stitch gains visual interest, while ribs, cables and other textured stitches can benefit from the definition of a fine yarn. A generous swatch will help you observe both the colour development and the appearance of your chosen stitch pattern before casting on the full piece.

Projects for MERINO 150 DÉGRADÉ

Used with 3 to 3.5 mm needles, the suggested tension is 27 stitches and 37 rows over 10 cm. This gauge is well suited to fine, detailed knitting. Consider it for a lightweight yet warm sweater, a cardigan, delicate baby clothing, a fitted hat, scarf, wrist warmers or fine socks. Smaller accessories are also an effective way to make the gradient a central design feature. Always compare your swatch with the pattern requirements and adjust the needle size when needed to match your individual tension.

Composition and specifications

• Composition: 100% virgin wool, extrafine Australian merino, mulesing free
• Treatment: Superwash
• Length: 150 m per 50 g
• Recommended needles: 3 to 3.5 mm
• Tension over 10 cm: 27 stitches and 37 rows
• Season: autumn and winter

Thoughtful care for your finished work

The Superwash treatment makes care more manageable, but the wool should still be handled thoughtfully. Use a detergent intended for fine wash and do not add fabric softener. Following these instructions helps preserve the handle, elasticity and shape of the knitted fabric. You should also take account of any care guidance provided with your pattern and handle the piece gently while it is wet.

Clearly stated origin

This yarn is produced from fine Australian merino wool. The mulesing free statement provides specific information about the husbandry practice associated with the fibre. It allows you to make an informed choice based on both composition and origin, while enjoying the characteristic softness and spring of merino processed with the long-standing expertise of Lang Yarns.

Choose MERINO 150 DÉGRADÉ when you want a fine knitted piece with a soft touch, elastic fabric and evolving shades. Begin with a careful swatch, then let the gradient become part of your project one row at a time.