Merino 100% Yarn, MERINOS 600, Luxury Collection Italian Yarn by RiGo, Available on Cone or in Balls, Lace Weight, 600m/100g (656y/3.52oz)

Description

MERINOS 6000 by RiGo, Italy is a premium fine merino lace yarn crafted from 100% super soft merino wool. With 600 meters per 100 grams (Nm 6000), this is an extremely fine strand designed for refined layering, blending, and machine knitting.

The yarn offers exceptional softness, natural elasticity, and breathability. Merino’s resilience ensures finished garments maintain structure while remaining lightweight and comfortable against the skin.

Due to its fine structure, this yarn is generally worked held double or triple for hand knitting projects, or used single strand for machine knitting.

▣ Product Specifications
• Manufacturer: RiGo, Italy
• Article: MERINOS 6000
• Fiber Content: 100% Merino Wool (Super Soft)
• Yarn Category: Lace
• Yarn Count: Nm 6000
• Yardage: 600 m / 100 g (≈ 656 yd / 3.52 oz)
• Formats: Balls (BY DEFAULT) or Cones (PLEASE PURCHASE)
• Origin: Made in Italy

⌁ Texture & Feel
Extremely fine, smooth, and soft with natural elasticity. Produces lightweight, breathable fabric with gentle drape and excellent stitch definition when combined in multiple strands.

➤ Recommended Uses
• Held double for lightweight sweaters and cardigans
• Held triple for structured garments
• Blended with other yarns for added softness
• Single strand for machine knitting
• Fine layering pieces

➤ Recommended Needles & Hooks (Hand Knitting)
• Held double: approx. 2.75–3.25 mm
• Held triple: approx. 3.5–4.0 mm
• Held four strands: approx. 4.0–4.5 mm

Machine knitting: suitable for mid-gauge domestic machines as single strand.

Swatching is recommended to achieve desired density.

➤ Estimated Yarn Usage (held double)
• Scarf: approx. 120–180 g
• Shawl: approx. 200–300 g
• Short-sleeve top: approx. 300–400 g
• Long-sleeve sweater (S–M): approx. 400–500 g
• Long-sleeve sweater (L–XL): approx. 500–650 g

Yardage varies based on gauge and stitch pattern.

➤ Weaving Suitability
Excellent for fine weaving and lightweight textiles. Suitable as a single strand for delicate, airy fabrics or held double for more structure and body. Produces soft, elastic fabric with beautiful drape and natural warmth.

⟳ Care Instructions
Hand wash cold or machine wash wool cycle
Do not bleach
Lay flat to dry
Store folded