Schoppel Reggae Ombré – Feather-Light with Graduated Colour Flow
Reggae Ombré from Schoppel is rhythmic, light, and full of colour. Using Schoppel’s innovative Reggae felting technique, this yarn achieves a feather-light texture that feels soft and airy, while ombré colour transitions flow seamlessly across each ball. It’s a yarn that brings movement and elegance to every project.
My First Impressions
The name Reggae Ombré instantly suggests rhythm and flow, and that’s exactly what the yarn delivers. In the hand, it feels airy yet strong, with a unique felted softness. The graduated colour flow is smooth and beautifully balanced, making even simple stitches look refined and artistic.
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 Ombré is light and easy to work with, gliding into bold stitches that highlight both colour and texture. The Reggae felting technique gives the yarn body without heaviness, and the ombré shading creates flowing transitions that feel harmonious and eye-catching.
Wearing and Performance
The finished fabric is soft, warm, and feather-light, making garments and accessories comfortable and practical for year-round wear. The colour transitions give each piece depth and elegance, while the felted merino ensures durability and lasting beauty.
Where It Excels
- Lightweight scarves and wraps with colour movement
- Jumpers and cardigans with airy warmth
- Felting projects that benefit from Reggae texture
- Accessories with flowing ombré effects
Yarn Highlights
- Feather-light texture: Innovative Reggae felting keeps projects airy
- Ombré colour flow: Smooth transitions in every ball
- Premium fibre: 100% Patagonian virgin wool
- Durable yet soft: Long fibres give strength and comfort
Value for Money
At 100m per 50g ball, Reggae Ombré offers reliable yardage for aran-weight projects. Its combination of innovative felting, ombré artistry, and premium Patagonian wool makes it excellent value for knitters seeking both style and substance.
Final Verdict
Schoppel Reggae Ombré is a yarn that dances with colour and lightness. With its feather-light felted texture and flowing ombré transitions, it’s ideal for projects that balance comfort, elegance, and creativity. Innovativly light, beautifully graduated, rhythmically elegant.