Eco Merino Light

***A note on colors: all colors are shown on Eco Merino Light. Variation is normal in hand dyed yarn and a part of its beauty, and the same color will appear different on different fibers, different monitors, and in different light. When possible we recommend buying yarn in person, but if your local yarn shop doesn't carry our yarn rest assured - we offer free returns within 30 days of delivery, so there's no risk to trying something new!***

This yarn is our go-to favorite. A single-ply yarn, it absolutely glows with color. It's amazingly soft, ideal for wearing next to the skin (even for children and people sensitive to coarser wools). It has a delightful hand, with a good balance of drape and memory. And its slightly grabby texture makes it very easy to work with.

Fiber

100% fine organic merino wool

Yardage and Weight

437 yds (400 m), 100 g (3.5 oz)

Care

Hand wash cold, dry flat

Best For:

All seasons

Lightweight shawls, scarves, cowls, and tops

Plain stitches, lace, colorwork, cables, textured stitches

Holding with another yarn like Suri Cloud

About This Base's Sustainability

This yarn is 100% certified organic merino wool, meaning that it passes a very high bar for its environmental effects. You can read all about the Global Organic Textile Standards here, but in brief this wool has been produced in a sustainable manner, with careful attention paid to the welfare of the sheep and the land in each phase of production. It is important to note that while the fiber content is 100% organic merino and our dyes are also 100% GOTS compliant, our yarn is not considered organic (we are a very small business and currently it is too expensive to pursue organic certification, though this is a goal for the future).

We do adhere to the spirit of the standards and dye all of our yarns in a way that produces minimal waste, pH-neutral and non-toxic wastewater, and minimizes energy and water usage. And like all of our yarns, it is biodegradable and compostable.