Cotton Merino Classic 4-ply Yarn

Weight: 4 ply / Fingering Weight
Composition: 50% Superwash Merino Wool / 50% Peruvian Pima Cotton
Length: 400m per 100g skein
Gauge: 30sts x 46 rows over 10cm / 4 inches on 2.5mm knitting needles

Soft, Breathable and Effortlessly Versatile

Welcome to Market Town Yarns Cotton Merino Classic 4-ply – our beautifully balanced hand-dyed fingering-weight yarn, crafted from a premium blend of superwash merino wool and Peruvian Pima cotton. This thoughtful fibre combination creates a yarn that is soft, smooth and breathable, with excellent stitch definition and a subtle matt finish.

Perfect for knitting and crochet projects including socks, shawls, lightweight garments and accessories, Cotton Merino Classic 4-ply offers comfort, versatility and timeless appeal.

Why Makers Love Our Cotton Merino Classic 4-ply

  • Soft and Comfortable: The blend of superwash merino and Peruvian Pima cotton creates a yarn that feels gentle against the skin.
  • Breathable and Lightweight: Cotton adds a cool, airy quality, perfect for socks, shawls, lightweight garments and year-round accessories.
  • Beautiful Stitch Definition: The smooth structure of the yarn allows texture, lace and stitch patterns to stand out clearly.
  • Versatile 4-ply Weight: With generous meterage and a fingering-weight finish, this base is ideal for detailed projects without adding bulk.

Perfect for Lightweight Knitting and Crochet Projects

Cotton Merino Classic 4-ply is perfect for lightweight garments, shawls, socks, accessories and year-round projects. The combination of soft superwash merino wool and breathable Peruvian Pima cotton creates a yarn that feels comfortable against the skin while offering excellent stitch definition and drape.

Its fingering-weight construction makes it ideal for projects where you want warmth without bulk, making it a versatile choice for both knitting and crochet.

What Makes Cotton Merino Classic 4-ply Special?

  • Approx. 400m per 100g skein: Generous yardage suitable for socks, shawls, garments and accessories.
  • Recommended Needle Size: 2.5mm knitting needles for beautifully defined stitches and a smooth fabric.
  • Soft Yet Durable: The blend of superwash merino and Pima cotton combines softness, strength and comfort.
  • Excellent Stitch Definition: Perfect for lace, texture, cables and detailed stitch patterns.
  • Breathable and Comfortable: The cotton content helps create lightweight projects suitable for year-round wear.

Care Instructions: This superwash yarn base can be machine washed on a delicate cycle in cool water, although we always recommend hand washing using a wool-friendly detergent. As with all hand-dyed yarns, slight colour bleeding during the first wash can be perfectly normal.

Explore our growing range of Cotton Merino Classic 4-ply hand-dyed colourways such as Ice Blast, each carefully dyed in small batches to create unique, wearable skeins full of character.

Market Town Yarns is the in-house hand dyed yarn brand from Yarn Worx, an independent yarn shop in Suffolk, UK. At Market Town Yarns, we specialise in hand dyed yarn in the UK, creating vibrant colourways on our beautifully soft yarn bases.