Sally Ridgway's sock yarns are cruelty free, non mulesed and are superwash treated. This is the supreme end of the sock yarn spectrum. With 85% Australian 19.5 micron super wash merino wool combined with 15% nylon this makes just beautiful socks shawls scarves and children's cloths. Although a lot of knitters and crochets’ don’t knit it into sock because it will happily knit into beautiful scarves, squishy beanies and adorable children’s clothes or any number of beautiful projects.
Single Skeins or Fade Sets. The fade set is made up of 4 skeins of yarn.
Fibre Specification
Fibre: 85% Super-wash Australian Merino 19.5 micron + 15% Nylon Yarn
Meterage: Approx. 400 meters
Weight: 100 g hank/skein
Colouring: Hand dyed with Australian made dyes
Needle Size: 2.5 - 4mm needle
Gauge/Tension: over stocking stitch 28sts x 36 rows = 10cm/4 inches on 3.25mm (US 3) needles
Care: Please hand wash separately for the first wash. Machine washable.
Sally Ridgway's sock yarns are cruelty free, non mulesed and are superwash treated. This is the supreme end of the sock yarn spectrum. With 85% Australian 19.5 micron super wash merino wool combined with 15% nylon this makes just beautiful socks shawls scarves and children's cloths. Although a lot of knitters and crochets’ don’t knit it into sock because it will happily knit into beautiful scarves, squishy beanies and adorable children’s clothes or any number of beautiful projects.
Single Skeins or Fade Sets. The fade set is made up of 4 skeins of yarn.
Fibre Specification
Fibre: 85% Super-wash Australian Merino 19.5 micron + 15% Nylon Yarn
Meterage: Approx. 400 meters
Weight: 100 g hank/skein
Colouring: Hand dyed with Australian made dyes
Needle Size: 2.5 - 4mm needle
Gauge/Tension: over stocking stitch 28sts x 36 rows = 10cm/4 inches on 3.25mm (US 3) needles
Care: Please hand wash separately for the first wash. Machine washable.
The benefits of Wool
100% sustainable & renewable
Breathable & hypoallergenic
Natural & easy to work with
Biodegradable & without microplastics
Australian climate - perfect for wool
The vast, open pastures of Australia offer ample grazing areas, promoting healthy, well-nourished sheep that produce high-quality wool.
Tasmania's cooler climate provide ideal conditions for producing exceptionally fine wool, making it a renowned region for premium wool production in Australia.