Lang Yarns

Orion

Superwash extrafine merino with 12% nylon, in gradients: thick and airy, 6–7 mm needles.

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Details

: 5 · Bulky
Fiber content: 88% merino, 12% nylon
: 270 m per 100 g · 270 m / 100 g
Suggested: 11 sts × 18 rows over 10 cm
Needles: 6 to 7 mm
Care: Machine wash, wool cycle, Superwash, Dry clean
Certifications: Mulesing-free

Colorways · 5

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What to knit with Orion

Rough amounts for an average adult size. The designer opens with this yarn and its suggested gauge, then calculates the exact yardage for your measurements.

Sweater≈ 800 m · 3 ballsCreate this pattern →
Baby blanket≈ 500 m · 2 ballsCreate this pattern →
Scarf≈ 280 m · 2 ballsCreate this pattern →
Cowl≈ 160 m · 1 ballCreate this pattern →
Hat≈ 130 m · 1 ballCreate this pattern →
Mitts≈ 100 m · 1 ballCreate this pattern →

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