Super Soxx Merino Color 4-Fach/4-PLY

A project that will be worn often deserves a carefully chosen yarn. SUPER SOXX MERINO COLOR 4-FACH/4-PLY by Lang Yarns combines the softness of extrafine Merino virgin wool with the durability of nylon. This balanced composition makes it especially appealing for socks worn on sensitive feet, while its fine weight also opens the door to lightweight sweaters and accessories for every season.

Soft Merino reinforced for regular wear

The yarn contains 75% extrafine Merino virgin wool. This Merino base offers a softer feel than more rustic wool fibres, making SUPER SOXX MERINO COLOR 4-FACH/4-PLY a considered choice when comfort is important. If you plan to use it for a scarf, shawl or sweater, place your finished swatch against your neck before casting on. This simple test lets you assess the feel directly against your own skin before committing many hours to a larger garment.

The remaining 25% nylon reinforces the wool and provides the strength required for pieces exposed to frequent wear. This is particularly valuable in socks, where the heel, toe and sole experience repeated friction. The same combination can also be useful for mitts, hats and lightweight garments intended for regular use. When a project represents many evenings of knitting, choosing a suitable yarn matters more than a small saving if the aim is to make a finished piece you will be proud to wear.

From comfortable socks to fine garments

With 420 metres per 100 grams, SUPER SOXX MERINO COLOR 4-FACH/4-PLY is a fine yarn. Socks are its most natural application, but it can also be considered for lightweight sweaters, fine cardigans, shawls, scarves, hats and mitts. The Merino content is particularly welcome in accessories worn close to the face, while the nylon adds useful reinforcement to projects that will be handled and worn regularly.

The recommended needle range is 2.5 to 3.5 mm. This gives you room to adapt the fabric to your personal tension, the pattern instructions and the intended result. A sock will generally call for a firmer fabric, while a shawl or lightweight garment may require more drape. Always follow the chosen pattern and use your swatch to select the needle size rather than relying on the label alone.

Swatch for accurate sizing

The reference tension is 30 stitches and 41 rows over 10 cm. Work your swatch in the main stitch pattern and check both measurements carefully. Matching stitch and row tension helps you achieve the intended finished dimensions and gives you a clearer basis for planning the project. It also allows you to see how the yarn’s colours interact with smooth knitting, ribbing or textured stitches before you begin the full piece.

For a sweater or cardigan, plan the complete quantity before casting on and check the dye lot shown on the balls. SUPER SOXX MERINO COLOR 4-FACH/4-PLY is suitable for all seasons, from warm winter socks to transitional accessories and lightweight layers for cooler days. Its fine construction makes it versatile without moving away from the comfort and durability expected of a sock yarn.

Composition and care

• Composition: 75% virgin wool, Merino extrafine, 25% nylon
• Treatment: Superwash
• Length: 420 m per 100 g
• Recommended needles: 2.5 to 3.5 mm
• Tension over 10 cm: 30 stitches and 41 rows
• Season: all seasons

Use a detergent intended for fine wash and do not add fabric softener. Follow the care directions on the yarn label as well to look after the fibres and the finished fabric. Choose SUPER SOXX MERINO COLOR 4-FACH/4-PLY for your next pair of socks, fine sweater or thoughtfully knitted accessory when you want the softness of extrafine Merino with the practical strength of a reinforced yarn.