Millpost Merino 4 Ply | Light Grey
Millpost Merino 4 Ply | Light Grey
Millpost Merino
Superfine Merino. Ethically and regeneratively grown. Produced on a family farm by lifelong wool lovers right here in Australia. Do we need to say more‽
Yes, of we course we do. It’s one of our favourites for good reason.
The Millpost Merino story starts on a single farm in Bungendore on the Southern Tablelands of NSW where the multi-generational Watson family have been practicing regenerative agriculture since 1979.
Early adopters of permaculture principles and methods, the Watsons farm their flock of Saxon Poll Merino sheep with the aim of minimising their impact on the surrounding ecosystem, always working to improve the health of the land they farm.
The farm to yarn journey continues when the best of the clip is sent off to New Zealand to be processed and spun by experienced hands. Returning home, the resulting yarn is incredibly soft and sumptuous offering makers a unique yarning experience.
Millpost Merino is perfect for all those special knit and crochet pieces where they’ll be appreciated and cherished by their wearer for years to come.
COLOURWAYS
THE YARN
FIBRE CONTENT: 100% permaculture grown superfine Merino wool
NET WEIGHT: 50g (1.7oz)
YARN WEIGHT EQUIVALENT: Fingering / 4 Ply
APPROX. YARDAGE: 171m (187yd)
CONSTRUCTION: Worsted spun, 2 plies, moderate twist
ORIGIN: Southern Tablelands, NSW
CARE: Cold hand wash (see notes below)
GAUGE
KNITTING
28 stitches over 10cm, 3.25mm needles
(7 stitches per inch, US size 3 needles)
CROCHET
21 stitches over 10cm, 3.5mm hook
(5.25 stitches per inch, US size E-4 hook)
WEAVING FOR YARDAGE
10-15 epi
(40-60 ends / 10cm)
FELTING
Work the piece 10% to 20% larger than the intended size. It’s highly recommended that a test swatch be made applying your intended finishing technique to assess the variables of the fabric.
PLEASE NOTE: The gauge information above is intended as guidance only. We always recommend you swatch to determine a configuration that results in the ideal fabric and hand feel for your project.
PROJECT SUGGESTIONS
Millpost Merino 4 Ply is suitable for a range of knit and crochet pieces. For project inspiration check out our pattern favourites on RAVELRY.
FINISHING
This untreated superfine Merino will felt if treated without care. Avoid washing in warm or hot water and rinsing under running water. To block or wash your piece, prepare a bath of tepid water and if desired add a few drops of mild detergent or wool wash. Immerse the finished piece and soak for up to 10 minutes. Carefully lift the piece from the water and allow to drain. Gently remove excess water by pressing the fabric between layers of a dry towel. Lay flat to dry.
ABOUT MILLPOST MERINO
Millpost Merino is a single-source Australian Superfine Merino yarn grown at a family run farm practicing regenerative agriculture in Bungendore on the Southern Tablelands of NSW.
IMPORTANT NOTES
We have done our best to represent the colour and texture of this product as accurately as possible. Please note that some devices may display colours differently than intended.
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