Mermaid Tales - Squishy Sock 4-ply Sock Yarn

About the colourway: Mermaid Tales is a whimsical blend of shimmering turquoise, soft seafoam, silvery grey and delicate blush pink, inspired by the enchanting stories and legends of mythical mermaids. Like pages from a well-loved fairy tale, its flowing colours evoke hidden lagoons, forgotten treasures and magical adventures beneath the waves. Dreamy, elegant and full of imagination, Mermaid Tales is perfect for shawls, garments and accessories where every stitch helps tell a story.

About the yarn base: Our Squishy Sock yarn is all about that luxurious soft feel that you love. Made from 85% extra fine merino wool, it’s wonderfully soft while still being strong enough for everyday wear. With 15% high-quality nylon, it’s the perfect blend for beautiful, long-lasting socks.

Enjoy the comfort of our extrafine merino wool blend, designed to feel gentle against the skin while standing up to the demands of sock knitting. The yarn is Superwash Merino, making your finished projects easy to care for and practical for daily use.

Whether you're knitting cosy socks, shawls or lightweight garments, Squishy Sock is a joy to work with. This versatile 4-ply yarn combines softness, durability and vibrant colour, making it ideal for all your creative projects.

Weight: 4-ply / Fingering weight
Composition: 85% Superwash Extrafine Merino Wool (19.5 micron) / 15% Nylon
Length: 400m per 100g skein
Gauge: 28sts x 36 rows over 10cm / 4 inches on 3.25mm (US 3) knitting needles
Care Instructions: Machine wash cool or hand wash

Mermaid Tales is dyed on our popular Squishy Sock hand dyed sock base, perfect for socks, shawls and lightweight garments.

Please note: Photo is of Mermaid Tales shown on our Squishy DK base.

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