Cotton Merino Classic DK Yarn

Weight: Double Knit (DK)
Composition: 50% Superwash Merino Wool / 50% Peruvian Pima Cotton
Length: 212m per 100g skein
Gauge: 21sts x 32 rows over 10cm / 4 inches on 3.5mm knitting needles

Soft, Breathable and Effortlessly Versatile

Welcome to Market Town Yarns Cotton Merino Classic DK – our beautifully balanced hand dyed DK 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 a subtle matt finish and excellent stitch definition. Perfect for garments and accessories, Cotton Merino Classic DK offers comfort, versatility and timeless appeal.

Why Crafters Love Our Cotton Merino Classic DK

  • Soft and Comfortable: The blend of merino and cotton creates a yarn that feels gentle against the skin, making it ideal for everyday wear.
  • Breathable and Lightweight: Cotton adds a cool, airy quality, perfect for transitional seasons and warmer weather.
  • Beautiful Stitch Definition: The smooth structure of the yarn allows textures and stitches to stand out clearly.

Perfect for Your Crafting Needs

Cotton Merino Classic DK is ideal for knitting garments, cardigans, tops and accessories. The breathable nature of the yarn makes it especially suited to lightweight, wearable pieces, while the merino content ensures softness and flexibility.

What Makes Cotton Merino Classic DK Special?

  • Approx. 212m per 100g hank: A versatile DK weight yarn with excellent meterage for a wide range of projects.
  • Recommended Needle Size: 3.5mm (US 4) for balanced, even stitches.

Care instructions: This Superwash yarn base can be machine washed on a delicate cycle in lukewarm or cold water but we always recommend hand washing with your favourite wool wash. Some slight colour bleed is normal on the first wash.

Explore our growing range of Cotton Merino Classic DK hand dyed colourways, including vibrant skeins such as Monstropolis, each carefully dyed in small batches to create unique, wearable skeins.

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.