Product description

Imbue Worsted’s 5-ply construction creates a marvelously round and springy yarn with stunning definition in cables and textured stitch patterns. Worsted-spun from next-to-skin soft American Merino wool, Imbue Worsted knits up into a luxurious fabric with heirloom durability.

Rare in a worsted spun yarn, Imbue Worsted’s heathered colorways are blended from an assortment of fleece-dyed solid colors, creating richly complex shades that harmonize beautifully in colorwork and stripes.

In a versatile worsted weight, Imbue Worsted is an ideal choice for soft and cozy sweaters, accessories, and blankets.

View the Imbue Worsted Lookbook.

Shop patterns in Imbue Worsted.

Shop all worsted weight patterns.

Read our color descriptions.

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Imbue Worsted

5-ply Worsted-Spun Worsted Weight

  • Merino Wool
  • Nevada & Utah
Color
$18.50 / 104 yards ($0.18/yd)

  • Product description

    Imbue Worsted’s 5-ply construction creates a marvelously round and springy yarn with stunning definition in cables and textured stitch patterns. Worsted-spun from next-to-skin soft American Merino wool, Imbue Worsted knits up into a luxurious fabric with heirloom durability.

    Rare in a worsted spun yarn, Imbue Worsted’s heathered colorways are blended from an assortment of fleece-dyed solid colors, creating richly complex shades that harmonize beautifully in colorwork and stripes.

    In a versatile worsted weight, Imbue Worsted is an ideal choice for soft and cozy sweaters, accessories, and blankets.

    View the Imbue Worsted Lookbook.

    Shop patterns in Imbue Worsted.

    Shop all worsted weight patterns.

    Read our color descriptions.

    Purchase a shade card.

    Share on social #ImbueYarn

     

  • Specs
    • 104 yds (95 meters) | 50g | Worsted weight
    • 5-ply worsted-spun construction
    • 20.5 micron Merino wool from Utah & Nevada
    • Wool scoured at Chargeurs Wool USA, Jamestown, SC
    • Top dyed at Meridian Specialty Yarn Group, Valdese, NC
    • Spun at Kraemer Textiles, Nazareth, PA
    • Finished at Meridian Specialty Yarn Group, Gastonia, NC
    100% developed, sourced, processed, dyed and spun in the USA.


    Fiber Characteristics

    The wool for Imbue Worsted comes from Merino sheep raised in Utah and Nevada. An ancient breed hailing back to 12th century Spain, the “King of Sheep" is renowned for supremely soft and dense finewool fleeces with lively spring, velvety luster, and superb vibrance of color when dyed. Ideal for cozy sweaters, accessories, and blankets, Imbue Worsted’s 5-ply worsted-spun construction brings smoothness and durability to this wonderfully wearable wool.

    Learn more about our worsted-spun yarns.

    Dye Process

    Like an artist mixing their paints, we blend brilliantly dyed hues of unspun wool in precise proportions to create each colorway of Imbue Worsted. When spun, these bright solid colors mingle into richly heathered shades of beautiful depth and luminosity, ensuring harmonious cohesion across the entire palette for colorwork projects or when pairing separates in your hand knit wardrobe.

  • Gauges

    Imbue Worsted’s plush worsted-spun construction is wonderful for a range of gauges and can be used interchangeably with Shelter and Tones:

    • 4½ - 5 stitches to 1"
    • Suggested Needle: 4.5 - 5.5 mm (US 7 - 9)
    • Suggested Hook: 5.5 - 6.5 mm (US I-9 - K-10½)

  • Care

    Imbue Worsted is a handcrafted product. For best results, we recommend alternating skeins when joining in a new skein for even color distribution.

    Wet-Blocking

    Your project isn't finished until it's had its first wash! Follow these steps to watch our yarns bloom into their full beauty.

    1. Fill a sink or basin with cold water.
    2. Add a small amount of gentle soap or detergent.
    3. Submerge your knitted item, gently squeezing out any air bubbles so that the piece remains completely underwater.
    4. Soak until completely saturated, for up to 10 minutes. While our dyes are thoroughly tested for colorfastness, a small amount of excess dye may rinse free during soaking. Using cold water, soap or detergent, and a short soak time will help prevent color redeposit on light-colored fibers.
    5. Drain your wash water and refill with cold water to rinse. (Skip this step if using a no-rinse soap or detergent.)
    6. Gently lift your knitted item from the water and remove excess moisture by rolling it between clean, dry towels with light pressure.
    7. Lay fabric flat and shape to air dry.

    For more detailed instructions, visit our Blocking 101 tutorial.

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