Soft, sturdy, and wonderfully sproingy, our Knitting Yarn DK is as trusty a companion as knitting itself!

About This Yarn

• Made in Peru, Knitting Yarn DK is 100% merino wool and is spun in four plies, which knit up into a smooth fabric with lovely stitch definition. It has a pleasant toothiness and a cushiony feel that you will love.
• This light worsted/DK-weight yarn is best knit on US 6 to 8 needles, and it comes in generous, ready-to-knit balls (no winding and enough yardage in one ball for an adult hat or a pair of mittens!). Want a lot of Knitting Yarn DK? Knitting Yarn DK On A Cone gives you 1,000 grams!
• Select from 35+ beautifully heathered colors that pull their inspiration from the natural world, from serene Pine Needle to fresh Sweet Melon.
• We love Knitting Yarn DK for mittens, hats, and scarves, for blankets and sweaters. For knitting and crochet. For pretty much everything! For some fabulous ideas, be sure to explore our growing collection of (mostly free) knitting patterns in Knitting Yarn DK.

Product Details

• Content: 100% merino wool
• Weight: 100 gram (3.5 ounces)
• Length: Approximately 219 yards (200 meters)
• Gauge: 5-5.5 stitches per inch, light worsted/DK-weight yarn
• Suggested Knitting Needle: US 6-8 (4-5 mm)
• Suggested Crochet Hook: G-H (4-5 mm)
• Recommended Care: Hand wash cold, lay flat to dry
• Milled In: Peru

Sustainability + Environmental Impact

• The mill that makes this yarn is OEKO-TEX–SteP Certified, guaranteeing processes that respect the natural environment and provide optimum working conditions.

Recommended Substitutions For Knitting Yarn DK

• Looking for more yarn like this? We have lots of light worsted/DK-weight yarn that knits up at the same gauge as Knitting Yarn DK (although maybe on slightly different needles!). Check out Simply Yak, Cashmere Merino Bloom, Note and our gradient Nine-Note Bundles, and for a 100% plant-based option, try Cotton Chirp DK!
• More generally, shop our other DK-weight yarn, merino wool yarn, and other wool yarn, all available only at Purl Soho.
• Learn more about how to substitute yarn with our confidence-boosting Yarn Substitution Made Easy article!

Learn More

• Find out what DK-weight yarn is all about with our What Is DK Yarn? article. Unravel the mysteries of its name and what it means to look for and knit with the Goldilocks of yarn weight... Not too thick and not too thin!