Schachenmayr Merino Extrafine 285 Lace | 50g 285m
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EXTRAFINE MERINO wool 285 LACE - Schachenmayr
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Schachenmayr Extrafine Merino 285 Lace – 100% Merino Lace Yarn for Shawls
100% Extrafine Virgin Merino Wool | 50g – 285m | Refined Shawls and Lace
📋 Key Features
- Composition100% Pure Extrafine Virgin Merino Wool
- Ball weight50 grams
- Yardage285 meters
- Recommended needles2 – 2.25 – 2.75 – 3 mm
- Recommended hook2 – 2.25 – 2.75 – 3 mm
- WashingMachine washable 30°C, tumble dry
- Ideal forShawls, stoles, lace, openwork patterns
- Indicative yieldA medium shawl requires 3-4 balls
🧵 The Yarn
Schachenmayr's Extrafine Merino 285 Lace is a premium lace yarn, specifically developed for those who love to create refined shawls, elegant stoles, and delicate lace. Made from 100% pure extrafine virgin merino wool, this yarn combines the silky softness of high-quality merino fiber with the strength and shape retention typical of Schachenmayr's multi-layered structure.
Each 50-gram ball offers a generous 285 meters of thin, smooth yarn, perfect for knitting with 2 to 3 mm needles or crocheting with the same size hook. The lace weight allows for openwork patterns, lace stitches, and airy creations that highlight the beauty of the design without making the garment heavy.
🧬 Technical Composition: Why it Works
Extrafine merino wool is a natural fiber selected for its reduced diameter (less than 19.5 microns), which makes it incredibly soft to the touch and free from the "itchy" effect typical of traditional wools. This characteristic makes it ideal for garments worn in direct contact with the skin, such as shawls and stoles worn over elegant dresses or on bare skin.
Schachenmayr's patented multi-layered structure, consisting of a greater number of individual twisted threads compared to traditional merino yarns, gives the yarn superior strength and better shape retention over time. This means that your shawls and lace will maintain their beauty even after numerous washes, without deforming or losing definition in openwork stitches.
📦 Yarn Ball Format and Yield
With 50 grams and 285 meters per ball, this lace yarn offers generous yardage that allows for medium to large projects without having to manage too many joins. A medium-sized triangular shawl requires approximately 3-4 balls, while a large rectangular stole requires 4-5 balls depending on the stitch chosen.
For smaller projects like shrugs, small scarves, or openwork accessories, a single ball may be sufficient. We recommend purchasing all the balls needed for your project at once to ensure they come from the same dye lot and guarantee perfect color uniformity.
🧶 Recommended Working
The recommended needles range from 2 to 3 mm, with 2.5 mm being the ideal size to achieve an airy yet defined fabric, perfect for highlighting openwork patterns and lace stitches. Thinner needles (2-2.25 mm) create a more compact and structured fabric, ideal for lace that needs to maintain its shape; larger needles (2.75-3 mm) produce a softer and more fluid drape, perfect for cozy shawls.
The yarn is also compatible with crochet hooks of the same sizes, allowing for the creation of doilies, openwork edges, and crocheted motifs with excellent definition. Schachenmayr's Easy-Start feature, with the yarn end already attached to the band, eliminates the frustration of searching for the beginning of the ball and allows you to start working immediately.
✨ Why Choose Extrafine Merino 285 Lace Wool
Unlike many wool lace yarns that require delicate hand washing, this extrafine merino yarn is machine washable at 30°C and tumble dryable, a rare feature for a yarn of this quality. This makes it perfect for those who want to create elegant but practical garments to maintain, without sacrificing the beauty and refinement of natural fiber.
Its availability in solid colors and gradient shades offers endless creative possibilities: solid colors are perfect for highlighting the complexity of openwork stitches, while gradient variants automatically create breathtaking color effects without having to change balls or manage complex intarsia.
🎨 What You Can Create
This lace yarn was specifically developed for elegant shawls, refined stoles, and delicate lace, but its versatility also makes it suitable for shrugs for special occasions, openwork summer tops, accessories like light scarves and foulards, and decorations such as doilies and crocheted edgings.
👩🎨 Who It's For
This lace yarn requires some experience in working with thin yarns and reading openwork stitch patterns. It is recommended for those who are already familiar with knitting needles or crochet hooks and want to tackle intermediate-advanced level projects. The thinness of the yarn requires attention and precision, but the final result amply rewards the effort.
It is the ideal choice for shawl and lace enthusiasts, for those who love to create elegant garments for special occasions, and for those seeking a superior quality yarn that combines aesthetic beauty and practical maintenance. Also perfect for those who want to make high-level handmade gifts.
🧼 Maintenance and Care
- WashingMachine wash at 30°C, delicate wool cycle
- BleachingDo not bleach
- Spin dryingDelicate spin, max 400 rpm
- DryingTumble dry at low temperature
- IroningIron at low temperature if necessary
- StorageStore in a dry place, away from direct light
📌 Important Note
The indicated yardage (285 meters) may have a tolerance of ±5% compared to the declared value, as per production standards for natural yarns. Colors may vary slightly between different dye lots: for projects requiring multiple balls, we recommend purchasing the entire quantity needed at once to ensure perfect color uniformity. Always check the lot number on the ball band.
📊 Technical Data Summary
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