Knitting with ALBMERINO

Schoppel Albmerino – Premium Swabian Jura Merino Wool

Some yarns tell a story before you even cast on. With Albmerino from Schoppel, that story is woven deep into the rolling hills of the Swabian Jura — the “Schwäbische Alb” — a landscape as rich in heritage as it is in natural beauty. The very name combines Alb, honouring the mountains, and Merino, celebrating the finest wool. Pick up a ball of Albmerino, and you’re holding not just yarn, but a piece of German regional pride.

My First Impressions

Schoppel Albmerino is a yarn of authenticity and excellence. It combines the legendary softness of premium merino with a sense of place — a connection to the Swabian Jura mountains, home to a long tradition of careful, sustainable shepherding. The result is a yarn that feels luxuriously soft in the hand yet carries a depth of heritage rarely found in modern yarns.

Quick Specs

• Composition: 100% Virgin Wool

• Length / Weight: 100 m / 50 g

• Yarn Weight: Aran / Worsted

• Recommended Needles: 5.0–6.0 mm

• Tension: 16 sts × 18 rows = 10 cm

• Care: Hand or machine wash up to 30˚C (wool wash cycle) with wool detergent, no softener

Knitting Experience

Knitting with Albmerino is an absolute joy. The wool glides smoothly on the needles, offering warmth and bounce without heaviness. Each stitch feels grounded in its natural origins, creating a fabric that’s both substantial and soft. With its excellent stitch definition, cables and textured patterns shine just as beautifully as simple stockinette.

Wearing and Performance

The finished fabric is warm, soft, and breathable — perfect for cosy jumpers, scarves, or home accessories. Its regional merino character gives it strength and resilience, while its natural softness ensures it’s a pleasure to wear against the skin. Designed without superwash treatments, Albmerino also reflects Schoppel’s Pro Quality commitment: sustainable, environmentally conscious, and kinder to the fibres themselves.

Where It Excels

• Authentic garments with heritage and heart

• Textured jumpers and cosy cardigans

• Scarves, shawls, and wraps with substance and warmth

• Home accessories infused with regional pride

Yarn Highlights

• Regional pride: Finest merino wool from Germany’s Swabian Jura mountains

• Luxurious softness: Premium wool with outstanding natural comfort

• Pro Quality standard: Transparent supply chains, animal welfare, fair working conditions

• Sustainability first: Free from superwash finishes that compromise the environment

Value for Money

At 100m per 50g ball, Albmerino offers excellent yardage for an Aran-weight yarn. Its balance of softness, strength, and heritage makes it more than just a knitting material — it’s an investment in sustainable craftsmanship, with every stitch telling a story of place, tradition, and care.

Final Verdict

Schoppel Albmerino is wool at its most meaningful — soft, sustainable, and steeped in regional heritage. Whether you’re knitting a cosy scarf, a textured jumper, or a statement accessory, this yarn delivers warmth, authenticity, and a tangible connection to the magnificent Swabian Jura. Proudly Pro Quality, it’s a yarn that honours the past while looking firmly to the future.