Exceedingly soft with an uncharacteristic sheen, you will hardly believe that Shepherd Sport is 100% merino wool, let alone superwash! Perfect for lightweight garments and accessories, this sumptuous yarn is a dream to work with, easy to care for, and available in a wide-ranging palette of vibrant hues.
Not finding a color you like, or looking for more options?
Lorna's Laces Sportmate Yarn is a similar yarn: machine wash, sport (23-26 sts/4 in), 6 sts / inch, and on size 4 US needles. You may also like Madelinetosh Tosh Sport Yarn, which is another similar yarn: machine wash, sport (23-26 sts/4 in), and 100% superwash merino wool.
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Product Information
(for Turret)
Gauge (sts. / inch):
6Physical Weight:
60gSpecific Fiber:
100% Superwash Merino WoolUS Needle:
4Weight:
Sport (23-26 sts/4 in)Yardage:
200Primary Fiber:
WoolWashing Instructions:
Machine WashConstruction:
PliedDye Method:
Hand DyedFeel:
SquishyFiber Type:
Mostly AnimalOrigin:
USAPut Up:
HankSheen:
MatteSoftness:
SoftTexture:
Smooth / UniformTwist Energy:
Medium