Friends Extra Fine Merino XL – Deep Ocean (89)

If you love our Friends Extra Fine Merino , you’ll also love our Friends Extra Fine Merino XL! The same softness and quality, just in a thicker version. The yarn is a 100% extra fine merino wool and is perfect for crafters who don’t want to compromise on comfort and warmth. Merino is an incredible thermoregulating fiber that doesn’t itch, making it perfect for children’s clothes and a good fit for people with sensitive skin. The wool in Friends Extra Fine Merino XL comes from South America, making it mulesing-free. The yarn is also superwash treated, letting you wash it in the washing machine at wool program at max. 86°F (30°C), which makes it perfect for everyday items. This XL-version is thicker than the original and contains approx. 110 meters (120.3 yds) of material. It’s typically knitted on a 4mm knitting needle or a 5mm crochet hook, making it perfect for projects where you want a little extra fullness and texture. Use it by itself, with several strands held together, or combine it with a mohair strand for a fluffy look! Friends Extra Fine Merino XL is incredibly versatile and great for all kinds of projects, from sweaters and cardigans to beanies, scarves, gloves, and other cozy projects for children and adults. Want your next project to be a little chunkier but still feel as soft as a cloud? Then Friends Extra Fine Merino XL is the perfect choice. The yarn is OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certified (no. 2276-367). Find more information about the certification at https://www.oeko-tex.com/en/ Pro tip: Merino fibers are very elastic and are easily stretched, especially in larger projects when they’re weighed down by water. This is normal for merino wool. We recommend that you don’t put your clothes in the washing machine on a spin cycle and instead lift the clothes gently out of your washing machine while ensuring that all parts of the garment are supported, so that no part of it hangs. Now, press the water out of your clothes by hand without twisting. If you plan on