Schoppel Reggae – Feather-Light with Innovative Felting Technique
Reggae from Schoppel is light, airy, and versatile. Created using Schoppel’s innovative Reggae felting technique, it produces a yarn that is remarkably feather-light while still retaining excellent felting capability. The result is a soft, rhythmic yarn that’s just as at home in wearable garments as it is in creative felting projects.
My First Impressions
The name Reggae feels playful and flowing — and that’s exactly how this yarn behaves. In the hand, it’s soft and weightless, yet substantial enough to hold structure. Its felted texture makes it stand apart from standard wools, offering both uniqueness and versatility.
Quick Specs
- Composition: 100% Virgin Wool
- Length / Weight: 100m / 50g
- Yarn Weight: Aran / Worsted
- Recommended Needles: 5.0 – 6.0 mm
- Tension: 18 sts × 24 rows = 10cm
- Care: Hand or machine wash up to 30˚C (wool wash cycle) with wool detergent, no softener
Knitting Experience
On the needles, Reggae works up easily into bold yet feather-light stitches. Its innovative felted construction makes it smooth to handle, while also opening creative opportunities for felting. It’s a yarn that feels experimental, yet practical at the same time.
Wearing and Performance
The finished fabric is soft, breathable, and surprisingly lightweight. It’s warm without bulk, making it ideal for everyday wear. For felting, it responds beautifully, locking together to create strong, artistic results. This balance of comfort and creative potential is where Reggae really shines.
Where It Excels
- Lightweight jumpers and cardigans
- Scarves and wraps with airy warmth
- Felting projects with bold colour and texture
- Accessories that balance softness and structure
Yarn Highlights
- Feather-light feel: Innovative felting technique creates airy texture
- Felted softness: Comfortable to wear and easy to work with
- Creative versatility: Suitable for both knitting and felting
- Premium fibre: 100% virgin Patagonian merino wool
Value for Money
At 100m per 50g ball, Reggae provides reliable yardage for aran-weight projects with the added benefit of felting potential. Its combination of lightness, softness, and versatility makes it excellent value for knitters and crafters alike.
Final Verdict
Schoppel Reggae is a yarn with rhythm — lightweight, soft, and versatile. Whether used for airy garments or bold felting projects, it brings innovation and comfort to every stitch. Innovatively light, rhythmically soft, brilliantly versatile.