Bare Fingering Yarn – Superwash Merino / Nylon 80/20 (115 g / 384 m)

Bare Fingering Yarn – Superwash Merino / Nylon 80/20 (115 g / 384 m)

This 115 g bare fingering yarn is a versatile and durable base, ideal for hand dyeing. Made from 80% superwash merino and 20% nylon, it combines the exceptional softness of merino with the strength of nylon. It is a perfect choice for creating durable socks, long-lasting accessories, or everyday knitting projects.

Thanks to its balanced structure, this base absorbs dye evenly and produces vibrant colors, subtle gradients, and creative effects such as speckles.

Technical Specifications

Type of yarn:	Fingering
Ply:	3
Composition:	80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon
Weight:	115g (4oz)
Meters per skein:	384
Yards per skein:	420

Why choose this bare fingering yarn?

• Exceptional softness: superwash merino offers outstanding comfort against the skin.
• Enhanced durability: the addition of nylon strengthens the yarn for socks and durable accessories.
• Brilliant dye results: the fiber absorbs dyes evenly and produces luminous colors.
• Versatile base: perfect for socks, shawls, accessories, and lightweight garments.
• Generous skein size: a full skein ideal for complete projects.

Project Ideas

• Durable and comfortable socks
• Lightweight shawls and accessories
• Knitting or crochet projects
• Creative dye techniques (speckles, immersion, gradients)

Dyeing Tips

Prepare your skeins with a dedicated detergent such as Synthrapol. Also explore our selection of dyes (Jacquard, Ashford, Greener Shades). This merino and nylon fingering base absorbs dye beautifully and produces vibrant, long-lasting colors.

Care Instructions

• Washing: hand wash in lukewarm water with a gentle wool detergent.
• Drying: lay flat to dry, away from direct sunlight.
• Ironing: not recommended.

Special Offer

Enjoy an additional discount starting at 5 skeins (automatically applied in the cart). It’s the perfect opportunity to explore a wide range of colors while saving!

FAQ

Is this yarn suitable for socks?

Yes. The superwash merino and nylon blend is known for its durability and comfort, making it ideal for socks.

Is this a good base for hand dyeing?

Yes. This yarn absorbs acid dyes, food-based dyes, and natural dyes very well, producing rich and long-lasting colors.

Is it suitable for beginners in dyeing?

Yes. Its superwash fiber allows dyes to absorb evenly, making it an excellent base for learning dyeing techniques.

Ready to dye?

Add your skein to the cart and start creating your own unique color palettes.

To prepare your fibers properly, don't forget the soaps and products that help with preparation. We've written a blog post on one such product, Synthrapol, which will become an essential ally.