Knitting for Olive - Merino

Knitting for Olive Merino wool comes from sheep bred in Patagonia, where mulesing is not practiced.  The wool can be traced directly back to the farm it comes from. The spinning mill follows ethical, technical and environmental standards, creating yarns free from harmful chemicals. 

Merino wool has many excellent properties.  It is temperature-regulating.  That is, the wool keeps our bodies warm in cold weather, and releases heat in warm weather, keeping our skin cool.  At the same time, wool, like silk, can carry moisture away from the skin, and can absorb 30% of its weight without feeling wet.

Check out the worsted version of Merino here!

Fiber Content
100% non-mulesed Merino Wool, Oeko-Tex Standard

Weight
Fingering

Yardage
273 yards/ 250 meters; 50 grams

Gauge
28 stitches per 4 inches/ US 2- 3 (2.75- 3.25mm)

Care
Hand wash cold, lay flat to dry