You loved Yarnsmiths DK weight Merino, so now try the Aran weight! A beautifully smooth and plump yarn which will add a fantastic softness to all your makes. Something to keep you warm and cosy, during the autumn and winter months without adding heaviness or weight to your project. The yarn is available in 120 shades meaning your favourite colour will definately be there! The shades also mirror the Merino DK and Create DK shades.

One of the benefits of natural wool products such as Merino is their natural antimicrobial properties, meaning garments can be worn regularly without the need for frequent washing, as would be the case with a synthetic fibre garment. Merino fibres are breathable, meaning they wick sweat away from the body and don’t trap odours. Superwash Merinos, such as Yarnsmiths Merino Aran, are machine washable, but should not need to be washed at higher than 30 degrees, ideally on a hand wash setting. Drying garments is where we recommend taking particular care, so as not to allow the garment to stretch. Dry flat, and reshape when damp if necessary. Technically they can be tumble-dried on a cool, gentle setting, but we advise caution on this, as some tumble driers still can be quite aggressive, even on a gentle setting

Bright colours, particularly pinks and purples are more susceptible to colour-run when washing, in all Superwash natural fibre ranges. For the brighter shades within the Merino Aran range, we would advise using colour catchers when washing, or dry clean garments.