EXTRAFINE MERINO WOOL COLOR 120 - Schachenmayr

Lana Merino Extrafine Color 120 Schachenmayr – Variegated Yarn Arne & Carlos Design

100% Extrafine Merino Wool | 50g – 120m | Needles 3-4mm | Machine washable 40°C

📋 Key Features

• Composition100% Extrafine Merino Wool
• Ball weight50g
• Yardage120 meters
• Recommended needles3-4mm
• Recommended crochet hook3-4mm
• WashingMachine wash 40°C delicate cycle
• Ideal forSweaters, scarves, children's clothes
• Indicative yield500g for a women's size M sweater

🧵 The Yarn

Lana Merino Extrafine Color 120 Schachenmayr is a variegated yarn in 100% extrafine merino wool designed by the renowned Norwegian duo Arne & Carlos. This DK weight yarn combines the unparalleled softness of merino wool with a unique mottled effect, created by shades of color that form different edges and shapes along the yarn. Ideal for those seeking a quality yarn with personality, capable of transforming every project into an original work without the need to change colors while working.

Each 50g ball provides 120 meters of multi-ply yarn, perfect for knitting with 3-4mm needles and crochet hooks of the same size. The multi-ply construction ensures exceptional stitch definition and a soft texture, while the variegated effect develops naturally during the process, creating unique and unrepeatable patterns.

🧬 Technical composition: why it works

Extrafine merino wool is a high-quality natural fiber obtained from the shearing of Merino sheep, selected for the exceptional fineness of its fibers. This wool offers superior natural warmth compared to other wools, thanks to the fibers' ability to trap air and regulate body temperature. Its softness makes it suitable even for the most sensitive skin, including children's, without causing the itching or irritation typical of coarser wools.

The multi-ply processing of this yarn increases durability and stitch definition, allowing for garments that retain their shape over time without sagging. The superwash treatment applied to the fiber allows for machine washing at 40°C without the risk of felting, making this yarn practical for everyday items like sweaters, cardigans, and accessories for the whole family.

📦 Ball format and yield

Each ball weighs 50g and offers 120 meters of yarn. With a single ball, you can make an adult beanie or a pair of wrist warmers. For larger projects, the indicative yield is about 500g for a size M women's sweater (10 balls), 650g for a size M men's sweater, and 400g for a 6-year-old child's sweater. The reference gauge is 22 stitches x 30 rows on a 10x10cm square with 3-4mm needles.

Since this is a variegated yarn, it is essential to purchase all the balls needed for the project from the same dye lot to ensure color consistency. Variations between different lots can be significant and visible in the finished garment. We recommend calculating the required quantity with a 10% margin for any future adjustments or repairs.

🧶 Recommended working

3-4mm needles are the ideal size for this DK weight yarn because they produce a soft yet compact fabric with good stitch definition that highlights the variegated effect without weighing down the drape. Using smaller needles would result in too rigid a fabric, while larger needles would create work that is too open and does not retain warmth. The 3.5mm size is perfect for most projects.

The 3-4mm crochet hook also works very well with this yarn, particularly for shawls, blankets, and accessories. Simple stitches like stockinette, ribbing, and garter stitch are ideal because they let the color effect emerge without being obscured by overly elaborate textures. For beginners, this yarn is perfect: it glides easily on needles and hooks, does not split, and the variegated effect masks minor imperfections in tension.

✨ Why choose Lana Merino Extrafine Color 120

Compared to other variegated yarns on the market, this product solves the problem of difficult maintenance: many high-quality wools require hand washing and flat drying, making everyday garments impractical. Merino Extrafine Color 120, however, is machine washable at 40°C and even tumble dryer safe at low temperatures, while maintaining its softness and shape. This makes it ideal for children's clothing, which requires frequent washing.

The Arne & Carlos design ensures curated and harmonious color palettes, not random ones. Each colorway is designed to create coherent and pleasant visual effects, avoiding the clashing combinations typical of inferior-quality variegated yarns. Additionally, this yarn pairs perfectly with the solid-colored Merino Extrafine 120 version, allowing for the creation of two-tone projects with the assurance of the same feel and laundry performance.

🎨 What you can make

This yarn is perfect for sweaters and cardigans with a natural color effect, scarves and shawls that don't require color changes, matching beanies and gloves, and practical, washable children's clothes. The variegated effect also makes it ideal for socks, where the shades create a unique pattern on each pair, and for blankets made with crochet simple stitches.

👩‍🎨 Who it's for

This yarn is perfect for beginners because the variegated effect masks small irregularities in work tension and does not require managing multiple colors. It glides easily on needles and hooks without splitting, making the work process fluid and pleasant. At the same time, experts appreciate the quality of the extrafine merino fiber and the color palettes designed by Arne & Carlos, which allow for creating refined garments effortlessly.

It is typically purchased by hobbyists looking for quality yarns for personal projects, moms and grandmothers who make clothes for children with the assurance of being able to machine wash them, and artisans who sell handmade creations and need a product that combines aesthetics and practicality. It is also highly appreciated by those gifting handmade items, as the ease of care makes it a truly usable gift.

🧼 Care and maintenance

• WashingMachine wash 40°C delicate cycle
• BleachingDo not bleach
• SpinningGentle spin cycle
• DryingTumble dry low or lay flat to dry
• IroningWarm iron if needed
• StorageStore in a dry place away from moths

📌 Important note

📊 Technical data summary