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White Gum Wool yarns are made from 17-micron superfine merino wool.
This is the calibre of wool used in the finest of Italian men’s suiting, and gives an amazing softness and handle to the yarn.
White Gum Wool yarns are crafted from 17-micron superfine merino wool, the same calibre used in Italy's finest men's suiting, delivering an exceptionally soft, buttery handle. Available in 4 ply (Fingering), 8 ply (DK) and 10 ply (Aran) traditional worsted-spun with outstanding stitch definition, featuring our innovative twist-on-twist construction that reduces pilling and boosts wear for socks and garments.
Our lofty BOUCLÉ yarn mimics a soft chenille rather than stiff traditional boucle, knitting up quickly into warm, lightweight beanies, scarves, and blankets. It serves as the base for Rope yarn, a super chunky delight made by pllying four BOUCLÉ strands together for cloud-like texture and dramatic projects.
About pilling: like so many things in life, superfine yarn has its trade-offs — the very thing that makes it lovely and soft next to your skin also gives it more tendency to pill than a yarn made from a harsher, broader micron. It also felts beautifully, when you want it to (and even when you don't!). The simplest solution to pilling is to use a high quality fabric shaver to remove the pills as they appear. The Classic 50 fabric shaver is highly recommended by a number of experienced knitters who use White Gum Wool. To prevent inadvertent felting, follow the care guidelines.
100% MERINO 4 PLY (FINGERING)
METRIC UNITS: 1000g: 4720m.
Tension: 28 st/36 rows for 10 x 10cm square on 3.25mm needles.
US/UK Units: 3.5oz: 516yd.
Tension: 28 st/36 rows for 4 x 4 inch square on US 3 or UK 10 needles.
CARE: Hand wash cold, dry flat, medium iron, dry cleanable.
100% MERINO 8 PLY (DK)
METRIC UNITS: 1000g: 2360m.
Tension: 22 st/30 rows for 10 x 10cm square on 4.0mm needles.
US/UK Units: 3.5oz: 258yd.
Tension: 22 st/30 rows for 4 x 4 inch square on US 6 or UK 8 needles.
CARE: Hand wash cold, dry flat, medium iron, dry cleanable.
100% MERINO 10 PLY (ARAN)
METRIC UNITS: 1000g: 1900m.
Tension: 20 st/30 rows for 10 x 10cm square on 4.5mm needles.
US/UK Units: 35.3oz: 2078yd.
Tension: 20 st/30 rows for 4 x 4 inch square on US 7 or UK 7 needles.
CARE: Hand wash cold, dry flat, medium iron, dry cleanable.
100% MERINO 12 PLY (BOUCLÉ)
METRIC UNITS: 1000g: 1540m.
Tension: 13 st/20 rows for 10 x 10cm square on 6.0mm needles.
US/UK Units: 3.5oz: 168yd.
Tension: 13 st/20 rows for 4 x 4 inch square on US 10 or UK 4 needles.
CARE: Hand wash cold, dry flat, medium iron, dry cleanable.
