100% fine Falkland merino, Wigeon is as hardy as its birthplace but soft and cozy enough for the less rugged among us. Named for the Chiloé Wigeon, a duck indigenous to the area, we celebrate this yarn's origins and beauty!

About This Yarn

• Hundreds of miles off the tip of South America, the Falkland Islands' isolation and climate is well suited for merino sheep, freeing them from diseases and pests, as well as the chemicals used to treat those things.
• Falkland merino is known for its pure white color, which takes dye beautifully, and for its incredible smoothness and body!
• Wigeon is a classic sport-weight yarn with three even plies, giving it excellent stitch definition and a very satisfying resilience.
• It is milled and dyed in Italy in 16 solid colors, from soft Gray Mist to punchy Orange Carmine. Use your favorites for everything from mittens and hats to blankets and sweaters... Our collection of amazing knitting patterns in Wigeon will get you started!

Product Details

• Content: 100% fine Falkland merino wool
• Weight: 100 grams (3.5 ounces)
• Length: 359 yards (328 meters)
• Gauge: 5.75-6.25 stitches per inch, sport-weight yarn
• Suggested Knitting Needle: US 5-6 (3.75-4 mm)
• Suggested Crochet Hook: F-G (3.75-4 mm)
• Recommended Care: Hand wash cold, lay flat to dry
• Milled In: Italy

Recommended Substitutions For Wigeon

• Looking for more yarn like this? Our single-ply hand-dyed Pepper yarn knits up at a similar gauge, as do our beautiful Cotton Pure, Good Wool, and Season Alpaca yarns... Each one, like Wigeon, is a celebration of a single very special fiber!
• More generally, shop our other sport-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!