Pure Wool 'SUPER SOXX COLOR 6-PLY' for Unmatched Warmth and Comfort

A generous yarn for carefully planned projects

The many hours devoted to a beautiful knitting project deserve a yarn selected with just as much care as the pattern. SUPER SOXX COLOR 6-FACH/PLY by Lang Yarns combines 75% virgin wool with 25% nylon in a generous 390-metre, 150-gram ball. This balanced composition is particularly well suited to substantial socks, while also offering possibilities for sweaters, accessories and other autumn and winter knits.

Virgin wool gives the fabric its naturally warm, woolly character, while the nylon supports projects that will be worn regularly. The Superwash treatment helps make the finished item easier to care for. Together, these features provide a thoughtful foundation for knitting that represents a real investment of time and attention. Choosing a quality yarn matters because the value is visible in the finished piece: something carefully made, satisfying to wear and worthy of the work placed in every stitch.

Work comfortably with 3 to 4 mm needles

SUPER SOXX COLOR 6-FACH/PLY is recommended for 3 to 4 mm needles. This range allows you to adjust the fabric to your personal tension and the requirements of your chosen pattern. A smaller needle can create a firmer fabric, which may be desirable for socks. Moving towards the larger end of the range can produce a more flexible result for a sweater, hat, scarf or another accessory, depending on your gauge.

The reference tension is 22 stitches and 33 rows over 10 cm. Knitting a generous swatch is essential before beginning a garment or any project that must reach precise measurements. It allows you to check both stitch and row gauge, assess the definition of textured stitches and observe how the colour appears in the knitted fabric. If your measurements do not match the pattern, change needle size and make another swatch before casting on.

For a sweater, scarf or accessory intended to sit close to the neck, use the swatch for a simple comfort check as well. Hold the washed fabric against your neck and take time to assess the feel for yourself. Sensitivity to wool varies from one knitter to another, and this practical step helps you choose the right project before committing many hours to a garment.

For socks, sweaters and cold-season accessories

With 390 metres per 150 grams, this yarn provides a versatile starting point for autumn and winter projects. Its 6-FACH/PLY character makes it especially relevant for more substantial socks. It can also be considered for sweaters and warm accessories when the pattern, required gauge and total quantity are suitable. Always compare your swatch with the pattern measurements rather than relying on needle size alone.

Colour forms an important part of the finished appearance. Knit several rows of your swatch and examine the fabric in good daylight before deciding on the final project. If you need more than one ball, check the dye-lot information printed on each label and plan the required quantity before you begin. When dye lots differ, alternating balls can help distribute possible variations through the fabric instead of concentrating them in one area.

Care and technical details

Although the yarn has a Superwash treatment, thoughtful care remains important. Use a detergent intended for delicate washing and do not add fabric softener. Follow the additional care directions shown on the ball label so that the finished piece receives the same attention you gave it while knitting.

• Composition: 75% virgin wool, 25% nylon
• Treatment: Superwash
• Yardage: 390 m per 150 g
• Recommended needles: 3 to 4 mm
• Gauge over 10 cm: 22 stitches and 33 rows
• Care: use delicate-wash detergent without fabric softener
• Season: autumn and winter

Start a project worthy of your knitting time

SUPER SOXX COLOR 6-FACH/PLY gives you a dependable foundation for carefully made socks, sweaters and accessories. Choose the needle size that suits your pattern, confirm the gauge and enjoy seeing the fabric develop row by row. Discover this Lang Yarns yarn at Torsades and prepare an autumn or winter project that you will be pleased to knit, wear or give.