Heritage 6 is a thicker version of the Cascade's popular Heritage sock yarn. It is a sport weight, making it slightly thicker and warmer than the original fingering weight.
This sport weight sock yarn is soft and warm and would make delightful winter socks! It would also work up into a durable sweater or mittens. The possibilities are endless! It is spun from 75% superwash merino wool and 25% nylon, making it washable and durable!
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Yarn details:
- Weight: Sport (also known as #2 or fine)
- Yardage: 292 yards (267 meters)
- Unit weight: 100 grams (3.53 ounces)
- Knit gauge: 24 stitches in 4 inches
- Recommended needle size: US 3 - 5 or 3.25 - 3.75mm
- Fiber content: 75% Merino Wool and 25% Nylon
- Texture: plied
- Care: Machine wash cold, tumble dry low
Looking for inspiration?
You can see patterns designed for this yarn here on Ravelry.
You can see what other fiber artists have made with this yarn here on Ravelry.
