RARE FIND: Dundaga 7.2 Merino 100% Yarn, Skeins or Cake, DK Weight, 2-Ply, 235m/100g (257y/3.52oz)

This beautifully traditional wool is spun from 100% merino wool sourced from Latvian Merino sheep and processed at the historic Paces Vilnas Fabrika in Latvia, where time-honored methods help preserve the fiber’s natural character. Because no chemical detergents are used in processing, the yarn retains up to 70% of its natural lanolin, giving it warmth, elasticity, gentle bloom, and that special “alive” feeling in the hands while knitting or crocheting.

Unlike overly processed modern merino, this yarn still feels natural and full of character. It combines the softness of merino with the depth, spring, and warmth of a more traditional wool, making it especially appealing to knitters and crocheters who want softness without losing the beauty of real fiber.

Because this 7.2 version is a fuller DK-weight 2-ply rather than a fine lace single ply, it is especially practical for everyday garments and accessories. It creates a fabric with more body, more structure, and more cozy presence right away, while still preserving the softness and natural bloom that make this traditionally processed merino so special.

▣ Product Details
• Manufacturer: Paces Vilnas Fabrika, Dundaga, Latvia
• Fiber Content: 100% Merino Wool
• Yarn Weight: 7.2, DK
• Construction: 2-Ply
• Yardage: approx. 235 m / 100 g (≈ 257 yd / 3.52 oz)
• Spun at: Paces Vilnas Fabrika, Latvia
• Processing: No chemical detergents used; retains up to 70% natural lanolin
• Color Consistency: As with traditionally processed wool, slight variation between skeins or dye lots may occur
• Character: Lanolin-rich, traditionally processed merino with natural bloom and elasticity

⌁ Texture & Feel
• Soft, lively, and naturally elastic
• Lanolin-rich and comfortably warming
• Fuller 2-ply structure with more body than the lace version
• Softens and opens beautifully after washing and blocking
• Creates fabric with a natural, balanced, and authentic wool feel

⌁ Why This Wool Is Special
This yarn offers something many modern merino yarns no longer do: softness with real fiber character. It is merino, but not in a flat, over-processed way. Instead, it keeps the lively hand, natural warmth, and subtle depth that make traditionally processed wool feel so special while still being gentler and more wearable than rustic heritage yarns.

Because the yarn retains so much of its natural lanolin, it feels warm, springy, and alive in the hands. Finished pieces feel breathable and balanced rather than dry or overly polished. After washing, the strand blooms gently, the fabric relaxes, and the wool becomes even more beautiful in the finished garment.

As a DK-weight 2-ply, this yarn is especially practical for sweaters, cardigans, hats, scarves, mittens, baby garments, and cozy everyday knitwear. It gives more immediate body and structure than the lace version, making it especially comfortable for knitters and crocheters who want softness, warmth, and a more versatile all-purpose thickness.

➤ Recommended Needles & Hooks
• Knitting needles: 3.5 – 4.5 mm
• Crochet hooks: 3.5 – 5.0 mm
• Use smaller needles or hooks for denser, more structured fabric
• Use larger sizes for softer drape and more relaxed garments

⋔ Perfect For
• Sweaters and cardigans
• Hats, mittens, and cowls
• Scarves and wraps
• Baby garments and baby blankets
• Vests and layering pieces
• Everyday knitwear with natural warmth
• Textured stitches and classic wool garments
• Garments worn close to the body when softness and warmth matter

➤ Especially Loved for Babies & Everyday Warmth
Many knitters especially appreciate this yarn for baby garments, baby blankets, and everyday knitwear because it creates fabric that feels warm, breathable, and naturally temperature-balancing rather than heavy or overly hot. The lanolin-rich merino has a lively, natural feel and is especially valued for projects where softness and comfort matter.

This yarn is also a beautiful choice for people who often feel cold and want knitwear that feels truly warm without becoming bulky or stiff. It works especially well for hats, mittens, scarves, sweaters, vests, and practical winter accessories that help keep the body cozy while still feeling breathable and comfortable.

⌁ Why This Yarn Excels
• Softness: Merino makes it comfortable and wearable
• Warmth: Natural lanolin helps the fiber feel deeply warming
• Breathability: Keeps warmth without feeling heavy or stuffy
• Elasticity: Natural spring helps fabric stay lively and resilient
• Bloom: Softens and opens beautifully after washing
• Authenticity: Traditionally processed, real-fiber feel with more character than polished superwash merino
• Practicality: DK weight makes it easy to use for everyday garments and accessories

➤ Recommended Pairings From iDOKNiT
For a fuller and more luxurious fabric, iDOKNiT especially recommends pairing this yarn with fine silk mohair, suri alpaca, or soft brushed alpaca. These companions add halo, loft, and softness while preserving the beauty and natural elasticity of the merino.

For sweaters, cardigans, hats, and other hand-knit garments, this yarn is already substantial enough to work beautifully on its own, but pairing it with a soft lace companion can create a more cocooning, dimensional fabric for especially cozy pieces.

For scarves, baby pieces, and winter accessories, combining it with a refined luxury strand can give the fabric even more softness and atmosphere while still keeping the warmth and natural breathability of the wool.

➤ Important Note
Although this is a soft merino yarn, it is not a slick, flat, heavily processed superwash merino. It has more natural character, more lanolin, and more depth in the finished fabric.

Because this is a traditionally processed DK-weight wool, the finished fabric will feel more alive, more breathable, and more authentic than highly polished commercial merino yarns. Washing and blocking help the yarn bloom beautifully and reveal its full softness.

⋔ Estimated Yarn Requirements (approximate)
• Hat: 100 g
• Scarf or cowl: 100–200 g
• Shawl or wrap: 200–300 g
• Baby blanket: 300–500 g
• Sweater or cardigan (S–M): 400–500 g
• Sweater or cardigan (L–XL): 500–700 g
• Oversized sweater or long cardigan: 700–900 g