{"product_id":"printed-piuma-100g-yarns-100-extrafine-merino-wool","title":"PRINTED PIUMA 100g yarns - 100% extrafine merino wool","description":"Composition and characteristics\nComposition: 100% extrafine merino wool\nYarn weight: about 120 meters for 100 g \/ 131 yards for 3.5 oz\n\nType of yarns in category: Chunky, Craft, Rug.\n\nKnitting gauge swatch: 14 stitches e 19 rows in stockinette stitch for 10 x 10 cm \/ 4 x 4 in.\nCrochet gauge swatch: 14 stitches e 16 rows in single crochet for 10 x 10 cm \/ 4 x 4 in.\n\nDescription\nPiuma is a soft roving made from pure merino wool. It’s fluffy and slightly fuzzy, yet compact in its structure. Because it is a slightly twisted roving, it maintains all of the natural softness and lightness of wool while still being easy to use with knitting needles and crochet hook. What’s more, once this wool yarn is worked it tends to puff up even more and gets chunkier. Therefore, the pieces you make will not only be super warm and soft but totally cozy too.\nAll you have to do now is try it!\n\nCertifications\nLike all that isn’t enough, the dyes are Oeko-Tex standard 100 certified and is done in our dyeinghouse which is GOTS (updated to the last version) and GRS certified. The wool fiber that’s used is mulesing-free. As we don’t want to compromise on the beauty, but also not on sustainability and respect for animals.\n\nTechniques\nOur Piuma wool yarn is worked with fairly large knitting needles and crochet hooks, starting from size 5.5 and up. It is also perfect for weaving, macramé, needle punching and tufting projects.\n\nTips\nWith knitting needles: it’s ideal for stockinette stitch and for all other textures, whether raised or openwork. However, keep in mind that because the yarn is thick, raised patterns should be evenly distributed to avoid weighing down the fabric and creating asymmetries.\n\nWith a crochet hook: single crochet stitch provides a firm, compact result. You can also work other crochet stitches as well.\n\nOn the loom: we wove this yarn on a rigid heddle loom with a 20:10 reed (2 ends\/cm). Recommended only for experienced weavers, as it is very delicate. It weaves well, but care must be taken to keep the reed close and avoid breakage—it does not tolerate tension well. Once woven, it results in a compact and soft fabric. Suitable for interior design projects as well as fashion accessories.\nSuitable for interior design projects as well as fashion accessories.\n\nAn extra tip: pure wool roving is hardly twisted if at all, therefore after the first few washes it can close up slightly (doesn’t get felted!).\n\nIf it’s your first time working with this type of wool yarn, it’s essential to make a small swatch (a few centimeters will suffice) to perform a hand-washing test in cold water or, even better, a dry clean.\n\nA test wash is also absolutely necessary if you plan to work with the Piuma wool yarn using large needles or to create lace or very open stitches, so you can adjust your needles and measurements accordingly.","brand":"DHG","offers":[{"title":"Jungle","offer_id":48798923915479,"sku":"DHG8822-14129","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Monet","offer_id":48798924472535,"sku":null,"price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Confetti","offer_id":48798924701911,"sku":null,"price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0828\/9720\/7511\/files\/1c5e4fd1258adc3429c240d94f0983c417d5d40eb5dc5066ff0fc668cf2e5cf6.jpg?v=1781907915","url":"https:\/\/strandandstudio.com\/products\/printed-piuma-100g-yarns-100-extrafine-merino-wool","provider":"Strand \u0026 Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}