Earthy and expressive, Ochre is named for a family of natural mineral pigments that artists have used since ancient times to bring creative visions to life. This wool and linen yarn offers a complex beauty, a remarkably soft feel, and the benefit of being machine washable and dryable.

About This Yarn

• Ochre is 90% superwash merino wool, sourced and made in South America and treated with a biodegradable plant-based polymer for superwash-ness. It is cozy and warm, soft enough to wear right next to your skin, and, of course, easy to care for. The other 10% is elegant Belgian linen, its long fibers running throughout the yarn and bursting from the strand in bold brushstrokes.
• A cushy DK- to worsted-weight yarn, Ochre has a round 4-ply spin and a lively bounce on the needles. It knits up into a hearty fabric with a buttery-soft hand that gets even more pleasing with a trip through the washer and dryer.
  
• Ochre is a perfect canvas for effortlessly elegant sweaters, toasty blankets, and squishy accessories, all with a wonderfully rustic character. Explore our growing collection of Ochre knitting patterns for so many ideas!
• Pick from 22 heathered colors inspired by the earth's abundant palette, including—of course—a broad spectrum of rich ochres. A warm flaxen note unifies the palette, making it easy to mix and match colors for all the beautiful things you're ready to create!

Product Details

• Content: 90% superwash merino wool, 10% linen
• Weight: 100 grams (3.5 ounces)  
• Length: 177 yards (162 meters)
• Gauge: 4.5-5.5 stitches per inch, light worsted/DK- to worsted/aran-weight yarn
• Suggested Knitting Needle: US 6-8 (4-5 mm)
• Suggested Crochet Hook: F-H (4-5 mm)
• Recommended Care: Machine wash warm or cold, tumble dry low  
• Milled In: Peru

Sustainability + Environmental Impact

• Ochre is a OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified yarn, milled in Peru. Its superwash treatment is a biodegradable polymer coating made from 100% renewable resources, such as corn, wheat, beets, cassava, and other starch-rich products. 

Recommended Substitutions For Ochre

• Looking for more yarn like this? Our hand-dyed, small-batch Vinter Wool yarn also spans DK and worsted weight and is made with incredibly special non-superwash Norwegian wool. Our DK-weight Morning yarn also overlaps in gauge with Ochre and is also a mix of plant and animal fibers, 75% organically grown cotton and 25% yak. For a plant-based option, check out Serif, a delightfully wavy strand of softest Peruvian Pima cotton that also bridges DK and worsted weight.
• To find more yarns you'll love, explore our other DK-weight yarn, worsted-weight yarn, superwash wool yarn, linen yarn, and machine washable 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!
• Also find what makes yarn a worsted weight, and learn the difference between worsted weight and similar-but-different aran weight. Our complete guide to worsted-weight yarn will answer all your questions and help you find just the right worsted-weight yarn for your knitting pattern!
• Dive into the whole world of yarn with our Complete Guide To Yarn, exploring fiber, spin, weight, dyeing, and more... Yarn School 101 for all the basics knitters need to know about yarn!