Lang Yarns Merino + (Plus) superwash merino yarn, 50 g

Lang Yarns Merino + (Plus) – machine-washable basic yarn in extrafine merino

Lang Yarns Merino + (Plus) is a basic yarn in 100 % virgin wool (extrafine merino) for knitting with 4.5–5.5 mm needles. According to the manufacturer, the yarn has a superwash finish and is therefore machine washable. The manufacturer also states that the wool comes from mulesing-free farming. Choose your colour from the options.

One ball weighs 50 g and has a length of 90 m. That works out at approx. 180 m per 100 g. With this figure you can calculate the amount you need yourself from the number of metres given in your pattern, without having to rely on estimates.

What Merino + is used for

This is a medium-weight yarn for 4.5–5.5 mm needles. The superwash finish is particularly useful for garments that are worn and washed often, such as jumpers, hats or scarves. It is a basic yarn: it suits simple stocking stitch pieces as well as rib and textured patterns.

Planning quantity and tension

Divide the number of metres given in your pattern by 90 m to find out how many balls you need. It is better to buy one ball too many than too few, and to buy the whole quantity from the same dye lot so that no colour differences show in your knitting. According to the manufacturer, the tension is 17 stitches and 24 rows over 10 × 10 cm. What matters is the tension given in your pattern; the figure on the ball band is only a guide.

Care

Superwash wool may be washed in the machine. The wash programme for this yarn is given on the ball band. Follow this instruction so that your knitting stays looking good for a long time.

Lang Yarns Merino + (Plus) product details

• Manufacturer: Lang Yarns, Merino + series
• Composition: 100 % virgin wool (extrafine merino), superwash
• Mulesing-free according to the manufacturer
• Ball weight: 50 g
• Length: 90 m
• Recommended needle size: 4.5–5.5 mm
• Tension over 10 × 10 cm: 17 stitches × 24 rows

You will also need: knitting needles in the size given in your pattern (4.5–5.5 mm recommended)