WOOL SISTERS
DK / Light Worsted
3.5 – 4.5 mm
James likes ...

• Clever “sister” colour system

• Add 2–3 balls together to create seamless gradients

• Virgin wool with soft texture and great stitch definition

Knitting with WOOL SISTERS

by
James McIntosh

Schoppel Wool Sisters – Brilliant Tone-on-Tone Companions

Wool Sisters from Schoppel is all about harmony and flow. Each “sister” shade has carefully chosen companions, designed to work beautifully together. By pairing two or three balls, you can create stunning tone-on-tone gradients, with colours shifting seamlessly for projects that feel polished, balanced, and wonderfully unique.

My First Impressions

The concept behind Wool Sisters is charming — every yarn belongs to a family of shades that complement each other perfectly. Used individually, they’re rich and beautiful; combined, they transition effortlessly to create gradient effects that feel sophisticated yet easy to achieve.

Quick Specs

  • Composition: 100% Virgin Wool
  • Length / Weight: 130m / 50g
  • Yarn Weight: DK / Light Worsted
  • Recommended Needles: 3.5 – 4.5 mm
  • Tension: 19 sts × 25 rows = 10cm
  • Care: Hand or machine wash up to 30˚C (wool wash cycle) with wool detergent, no softener

Knitting Experience

On the needles, Wool Sisters feels soft and smooth, knitting up evenly into a fabric with body and warmth. The real magic comes when pairing 2–3 shades together — the colours blend beautifully, creating gradient effects that feel intentional and artistic with very little effort.

Wearing and Performance

The finished fabric is cosy, breathable, and versatile. The tone-on-tone gradients bring depth and subtle movement to garments and accessories, making them visually interesting without overpowering the design. It’s a yarn that makes colour-play approachable for every knitter.

Where It Excels

  • Gradient scarves and wraps using 2–3 coordinating balls
  • Jumpers with smooth tone-on-tone transitions
  • Accessories designed to highlight colour harmony
  • Projects celebrating the beauty of sister shades working together

Yarn Highlights

  • Sisterly harmony: Coordinated shades designed to complement
  • Gradient potential: Combine 2–3 balls for seamless transitions
  • Premium fibre: 100% virgin Patagonian merino wool
  • Versatile DK weight: Perfect for both garments and accessories

Value for Money

At 130m per 50g ball, Wool Sisters is easy to pair for gradient projects while keeping costs manageable. Its versatility and the clever colour-matching system make it a great choice for knitters who love experimenting with tone-on-tone effects.

Final Verdict

Schoppel Wool Sisters is more than just a yarn — it’s a colour system. Whether used alone or combined with coordinating shades, it creates harmony, flow, and beautiful gradients that are simple to achieve. Harmoniously coordinated, brilliantly paired, beautifully sisterly.