These delightful mini balls of Opal sock yarn are perfectly sized for small projects and colour sampling. At just 10g each with 42m of yarn length, they're exactly one-tenth the size of standard 100g/425m Opal balls, making them ideal for self-striping colour-work, testing of colour combinations, or small detail work.
The yarn composition features 75% virgin wool for warmth, durability and excellent stitch definition, blended with 25% nylon to provide strength and longevity - particularly important for items that see heavy wear like socks. This tried-and-tested blend has made Opal one of the most trusted names in sock yarn.
The 4-ply construction provides excellent durability while maintaining a smooth, even texture that's perfect for detailed stitch patterns. The yarn weight is consistent with standard sock yarn specifications, making it compatible with typical sock patterns when accounting for the smaller quantity per ball.
Colours supplied at random.
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Yarn Composition: 75% Superwash Virgin Wool and 25% Polyamide |
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Length: 42m |
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Ball Weight: 10g |
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Yarn Weight: 4-Ply |
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Needle Size: 2.5mm |
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Tension: 30 stitches and 42 rows in stocking stitch to make a 10cm / 4 inch square |
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Washing: Machine wash up to 40˚C |
The Zwerger family formula is simple. Be the best at what they make, employ local families and train them to be the best. Putting sustainable production always as their highest priority. Supporting sheep farmers, ensuring all of the wool is ethically sourced and then adding colour, design and joy into every ball.
Back in the day the Zwerger family invented the process for mass producing self-striping wool. Today they are the leaders in global sock wool. Put both together, and yarns depicting the great painters of Europe like Hundertwasser, Van Gogh and others, self-stipe to make a masterpieces on your feet.
Why not sponsor a sheep that your Opal socks could come from with their Schafpate project?
Based in Baden-Württemberg, Made in Germany, hand-knitted by you.
