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Yarn Weight:
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Chunky
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Skein/Ball Weight (grams):
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100g
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Meters/Yards
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80m/87y
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Needle Size:
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9 mm/ 13 US
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Mfr. Stated 10x10 cm/4 in swatch:
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10st x 15 rows
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Composition:
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100% Merino Extra Fine Wool
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Maximo is a wonderful merino yarn for faster projects ideal for beginners who enjoy a quick sense of achievement. It is the perfect yarn for snugly thick cardigans, pullovers, scarves and other accessories.
Maximo is classified as a “chunky” yarn which refers to the weight of yarn. This, however, isn’t how heavy it is, rather it refers to the increased thickness of the strand. And that is precisely what makes Maximo so unique for it is rare to find merino wool that is this thick. Furthermore, despite its thickness, it is actually pretty light.
Many knitters find chunky yarn easier to work with than lighter ‘weight' (smaller/thinner) yarns because it makes fabulous big and defined stitches with extra thickness to grab onto.
Merino wool is very special because it is one of the finest and most exclusive fibres available with a unique shine and softness. It also has many properties that make it very popular:
Highly Elastic
Its high elasticity has to do with the crimping of the wool fibre: up to 40 crimps per centimetre! Garments knit with merino allow free body movement and stretch with you, yet return to their original shape making them resistant to wrinkling and sagging.
Not Itchy
Due to the fineness of the fibre it is also extremely soft. So, it does not aggravate the skin and does not cause any itching when worn directly on the skin making it the perfect choice for even the most sensitive skin.
Thermoregulating
Merino wool is highly breathable.
Care
Machine Washable
Using a biotechnical process called Lanazym, the wool is treated with enzymes, which significantly reduces its tendency to felt and pill. At the same time, all the natural properties of the fibre are retained, and knitted items made from it can be thrown in the washing machine without any worries.
Thanks to its internal spring-like structure, merino wool is a naturally resilient and stretchy fibre. Its inherent protective outer layer will prevent stains from being absorbed, and its anti-bacterial properties will destroy odours. Because of its self- cleaning properties, airing your merino garment out after wearing it will usually do the trick. However, when needed, merino wool can be washed in the washing machine using a wool cycle and cold water. It won ́t shrink and it won ́t wrinkle either!
