Rico Fashion Tinted Merino 100g : Spring

Rico Fashion Tinted Merino - Spring 003

Big, bold and wonderfully woolly, Fashion Tinted Merino is the sort of yarn that makes an impression. Made from 100% virgin wool, this chunky yarn has a distinctive construction, with a fine strand twisted around a thicker core. The result is a wonderfully irregular, textured surface with an almost brush-painted, inky appearance.

Spring 003

Our first colour in this lovely new yarn is 003 Spring, one of four season-inspired shades in the Fashion Tinted Merino range. The subtle tonal variations give the yarn plenty of character as you work, so even simple stitches can produce a beautifully textured, painterly-looking fabric. No complicated colourwork required - just let the yarn do its thing.

With 100g and 70 metres per ball, this is a seriously chunky yarn that grows quickly on 10mm needles. The recommended tension is 10 stitches and 12 rows to 10cm, making it a great choice when you fancy seeing your project take shape without waiting around forever. It would be particularly lovely for chunky jumpers, cardigans, hats, scarves and other cosy makes where you want the yarn itself to make a bit of a statement.

We love the combination of the big, lofty construction and pure wool composition - it has plenty of personality without needing a complicated stitch pattern to show it off. If you like your yarn with texture, character and a little bit of unpredictability, Fashion Tinted Merino is definitely one to have on your radar.

Yarn details: 100% virgin wool | 100g ball | 70m | 10mm needles | 10 stitches x 12 rows to 10cm. Hand wash and dry flat. Do not bleach or iron.