Experience the perfect blend of tradition and durability with Schafpate 4 ply sock yarn, born from a special collaboration between Viridian and Opal.
Made with wool from rare German sheep breeds that Viridian proudly sponsors, this yarn combines 75% pure wool with 25% polyamide for the ideal balance of warmth and wear resistance.
Each 100g ball carries the story of heritage sheep breeding and sustainable farming practices.
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Yarn Composition: 75% Superwash Virgin Wool and 25% Polyamide. |
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Length: 425m |
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Ball Weight: 100g |
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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.
