Step back in time (in the cosiest way possible) with Opal Eiszeit (Ice Age) 8-Ply, a warm, thick, wonderfully robust sock yarn inspired by the frozen landscapes, icy skies and ancient creatures of the Ice Age.
Each colour-way in the Eiszeit collection blends bold, lively shades with Opal’s trademark striping magic. Whether you’re drawn to mammoth-inspired greys, glacier blues, fiery prehistoric tones or bright berry shades, these yarns knit up into beautifully warm, chunky socks — the kind you reach for on frosty mornings and drafty evenings.
Made in Opal’s classic blend of 75% wool and 25% polyamide, this 8-ply (DK-weight) version gives you extra warmth, extra cushiness and extra comfort. Perfect for socks, slippers, chunky mitts and cosy winter accessories.
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Yarn Composition: 75% Superwash Virgin Wool and 25% Polyamide |
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Length: 320m |
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Ball Weight: 150g |
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Yarn Weight: 8-Ply |
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Needle Size: 4.0 - 4.5mm |
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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.
