Önling No 4, 100% organic merino wool
Indulge in the exquisite softness and versatility of Önling No 4, our premium 100% organic fine merino wool yarn. Crafted with care for both you and the environment, this fingering weight yarn is the perfect choice for creating timeless, beautiful knitwear that stand the test of time.
Key features:
Composition: 100% fine organic merino wool
Yarn weight: Fingering
Yardage: 50 g = app. 219 yards (200 meters)
Recommended needle size: US 2.5 and 4 (3-3.5mm)
Gauge: 28 sts & 38 rows
The DNA of the yarn: The merino wool comes from Uruguay, South America. The yarn is produced in Italy.
This classic organic merino wool yarn from Italy is perfect for your next knitting project. The soft yarn is ideal for creating timeless designs that remain beautiful year after year. The yarn is in the same quality as Önling No 3, but in a thinner gauge. It's easy to work with and ensures great results for your next heirloom-quality project. Work with it alone or knit it together with other yarn qualities.
Why choose Önling No 4?
- Delicate Elegance: Create intricate, lightweight designs with timeless appeal
- Versatile Fingering Weight: Ideal for shawls, lightweight sweaters, and fine garments
- Soft and Luxurious: 100% fine organic merino wool for ultimate comfort
- Excellent Stitch Definition: Perfect for detailed patterns and lacework
- Blend-Friendly: Beautiful alone or combined with other yarn qualities
- Eco-Conscious Choice: GOTS-certified organic merino wool (certification number GOTS-CUC-03-03336872)
- Easy to Work With: Smooth texture ensures great results for all skill levels
See what you can knit with Önling No 4:
See knitting patterns with Önling No 4 here
See knitting kits with pattern and Önling No 4 yarn here
Proper Care and Washing for Your Wool Knits – Make Them Last Longer
Wool garments can last for years, but they need proper care. Washing is one of the main culprits of wear on knitwear. Luckily, wool contains lanolin, which has a self-cleaning effect, so you rarely need to wash your wool knits.
- Lanolin has a self-cleaning effect because it reacts with moisture and salt, helping to neutralize odors like sweat.
- Hang your wool clothes on a chair overnight – they’ll be fresh by morning. You can also hang them outside for a few hours in humid weather.
- Regularly comb your wool knits with a wool comb to remove pilling and fuzziness. This gives your tired knits a "facelift" and prolongs the time between washes.
Machine Washing Wool
While we generally recommend hand washing wool garments to maintain control over temperatures, agitation, etc., if you prefer machine washing, follow these recommendations:
- Only machine wash your wool, if you know your machine well; test its wool program before washing your favorite sweater.
- Ensure that the wool program washes and rinses at the same temperature (max 30°C). Large temperature fluctuations cause wool to shrink and felt.
- Always use liquid wool detergent without enzymes. Regular detergent contains enzymes that will gradually eat away at the wool, leading to holes. You might not see the damage immediately, but holes can appear after 15-25 washes.
- Spin your wool at no more than 400 RPM to avoid felting. Alternatively, use the 'rinse hold' option and roll the clean knit in a dry towel to remove excess water.
- Always dry wool flat on a drying rack – preferably on a towel, and never in direct heat.
Hand Washing Wool
- Ensure you wash and rinse in water of the same temperature – around 30°C. Large temperature differences cause wool to shrink and felt.
- Always use liquid wool detergent without enzymes. Regular detergent will damage the wool over time, eventually leading to holes.
- Gently press your woolen garment in soapy water, avoiding wringing or pulling during washing.
- Roll the clean knit in a dry towel to remove as much water as possible.
- Always dry wool flat on a drying rack – preferably on a towel, and never in direct heat.
Washing Önling No 12 and No 16
- Keep in mind that the yarn hasn't been washed before it was spun onto cones and sent to you.
- For the best results, soak the finished sweater in lukewarm water for at least two hours (longer is fine). This will help the yarn bloom, making it softer and fuller.
- After soaking, wash the sweater as you would wool knits.
Washing No 14
- Önling No 14 should be washed gently at a maximum of 30°C, for example on the wool program in the washing machine.
- It can be spun at a maximum of 800 RPM.
- Avoid using a tumble dryer. Instead, dry your knit flat on a drying rack – preferably on a towel, and never in direct heat.
Washing No 21
- Önling No 21 is colorfast and spun from linen and cotton, which can handle a gentle machine wash (max 30°C).
- Spin your knit at a maximum of 800 RPM.
- Avoid using a tumble dryer. Instead, dry your knit flat on a drying rack – preferably on a towel, and never in direct heat.
NEW: Önling No 4: 100% fine organic merino wool ✨
Önling No 4, 100% organic merino wool
Indulge in the exquisite softness and versatility of Önling No 4, our premium 100% organic fine merino wool yarn. Crafted with care for both you and the environment, this fingering weight yarn is the perfect choice for creating timeless, beautiful knitwear that stand the test of time.
Key features:
Composition: 100% fine organic merino wool
Yarn weight: Fingering
Yardage: 50 g = app. 219 yards (200 meters)
Recommended needle size: US 2.5 and 4 (3-3.5mm)
Gauge: 28 sts & 38 rows
The DNA of the yarn: The merino wool comes from Uruguay, South America. The yarn is produced in Italy.
This classic organic merino wool yarn from Italy is perfect for your next knitting project. The soft yarn is ideal for creating timeless designs that remain beautiful year after year. The yarn is in the same quality as Önling No 3, but in a thinner gauge. It's easy to work with and ensures great results for your next heirloom-quality project. Work with it alone or knit it together with other yarn qualities.
Why choose Önling No 4?
- Delicate Elegance: Create intricate, lightweight designs with timeless appeal
- Versatile Fingering Weight: Ideal for shawls, lightweight sweaters, and fine garments
- Soft and Luxurious: 100% fine organic merino wool for ultimate comfort
- Excellent Stitch Definition: Perfect for detailed patterns and lacework
- Blend-Friendly: Beautiful alone or combined with other yarn qualities
- Eco-Conscious Choice: GOTS-certified organic merino wool (certification number GOTS-CUC-03-03336872)
- Easy to Work With: Smooth texture ensures great results for all skill levels
See what you can knit with Önling No 4:
See knitting patterns with Önling No 4 here
See knitting kits with pattern and Önling No 4 yarn here
Proper Care and Washing for Your Wool Knits – Make Them Last Longer
Wool garments can last for years, but they need proper care. Washing is one of the main culprits of wear on knitwear. Luckily, wool contains lanolin, which has a self-cleaning effect, so you rarely need to wash your wool knits.
- Lanolin has a self-cleaning effect because it reacts with moisture and salt, helping to neutralize odors like sweat.
- Hang your wool clothes on a chair overnight – they’ll be fresh by morning. You can also hang them outside for a few hours in humid weather.
- Regularly comb your wool knits with a wool comb to remove pilling and fuzziness. This gives your tired knits a "facelift" and prolongs the time between washes.
Machine Washing Wool
While we generally recommend hand washing wool garments to maintain control over temperatures, agitation, etc., if you prefer machine washing, follow these recommendations:
- Only machine wash your wool, if you know your machine well; test its wool program before washing your favorite sweater.
- Ensure that the wool program washes and rinses at the same temperature (max 30°C). Large temperature fluctuations cause wool to shrink and felt.
- Always use liquid wool detergent without enzymes. Regular detergent contains enzymes that will gradually eat away at the wool, leading to holes. You might not see the damage immediately, but holes can appear after 15-25 washes.
- Spin your wool at no more than 400 RPM to avoid felting. Alternatively, use the 'rinse hold' option and roll the clean knit in a dry towel to remove excess water.
- Always dry wool flat on a drying rack – preferably on a towel, and never in direct heat.
Hand Washing Wool
- Ensure you wash and rinse in water of the same temperature – around 30°C. Large temperature differences cause wool to shrink and felt.
- Always use liquid wool detergent without enzymes. Regular detergent will damage the wool over time, eventually leading to holes.
- Gently press your woolen garment in soapy water, avoiding wringing or pulling during washing.
- Roll the clean knit in a dry towel to remove as much water as possible.
- Always dry wool flat on a drying rack – preferably on a towel, and never in direct heat.
Washing Önling No 12 and No 16
- Keep in mind that the yarn hasn't been washed before it was spun onto cones and sent to you.
- For the best results, soak the finished sweater in lukewarm water for at least two hours (longer is fine). This will help the yarn bloom, making it softer and fuller.
- After soaking, wash the sweater as you would wool knits.
Washing No 14
- Önling No 14 should be washed gently at a maximum of 30°C, for example on the wool program in the washing machine.
- It can be spun at a maximum of 800 RPM.
- Avoid using a tumble dryer. Instead, dry your knit flat on a drying rack – preferably on a towel, and never in direct heat.
Washing No 21
- Önling No 21 is colorfast and spun from linen and cotton, which can handle a gentle machine wash (max 30°C).
- Spin your knit at a maximum of 800 RPM.
- Avoid using a tumble dryer. Instead, dry your knit flat on a drying rack – preferably on a towel, and never in direct heat.
