Dundaga 6.1 Merino 30% Wool 70% Yarn, Skeins or Cake, Fingering Weight, Single Ply, 420m/100g (459y/3.52oz)

This beautiful heritage wool is spun from a traditional Latvian blend of 70% Latvian Wool and 30% Latvian Merino Wool at the historic Paces Vilnas Fabrika in Dundaga, Latvia. Made in small batches using minimal detergents, this yarn retains up to 70% of its natural lanolin, preserving the warmth, resilience, and authentic living character of the fiber while offering a noticeably softer feel than fully rustic Latvian wool.

▣ Product Details
• Fiber Content: 70% Latvian Wool and 30% Latvian Merino Wool
• Yarn Weight: Fingering / Sock
• Construction: Single Ply
• Yardage: approx. 420 m / 100 g (≈ 459 yd / 3.52 oz)
• Spun at: Paces Vilnas Fabrika, Dundaga, Latvia
• Processing: Minimum detergents used; retains up to 70% natural lanolin
• Color Consistency: Each small batch shares a consistent color scheme with natural variations
• Character: Heritage-style Baltic wool with added softness from Latvian merino

⌁ Texture & Feel
• Authentic wool texture with visible natural fiber character
• Lanolin-rich, warming, and breathable
• Softer than classic rustic Latvian wool thanks to the merino content
• Softens further after washing and blocking
• Excellent stitch definition with beautiful structure and elasticity

⌁ Why This Wool Is Special
This yarn offers a wonderful balance between traditional Baltic character and everyday wearability. The Latvian wool gives it strength, durability, insulation, and that unmistakable heritage soul, while the Latvian merino softens the overall feel and makes the finished fabric more comfortable for garments and accessories worn close to the body.

Because the fiber is processed with minimal detergents, it retains a high amount of its natural lanolin. That lanolin-rich quality gives the yarn a lively, slightly cushioned hand, helps finished pieces feel deeply warming without becoming heavy, and contributes to the natural protective qualities that many knitters especially value in real wool.

The single-ply structure allows the yarn to bloom beautifully after washing. Fabrics become softer, fuller, and more cohesive while still keeping the depth, texture, and natural look that make Latvian yarns so special.

Softness Rating: 4/5 after washing
(Starts as a pleasantly wooly yarn on the skein and softens noticeably after soaking and blocking.) This is the kind of yarn that feels honest, warm, dependable, and full of character — ideal for knitters who want more than just softness and appreciate authenticity, performance, and tradition in the fiber.

➤ Recommended Needles & Hooks
• Knitting needles: 2.5 – 3.5 mm
• Crochet hooks: 2.5 – 3.5 mm
• Use smaller needles for firmer sock and mitten fabric
• Use larger needles for shawls, scarves, and softer garment fabric

Designer note: This yarn is beautiful on its own for socks, sweaters, mittens, and shawls, but it also opens up beautiful possibilities when paired with a soft companion yarn for added halo, softness, or loft.

⋔ Perfect For
• Socks and house socks
• Mittens, gloves, and wrist warmers
• Sweaters and cardigans
• Shawls, scarves, and wraps
• Hats and beanies with excellent shape retention
• Vests, ponchos, and rustic outerwear
• Traditional colorwork and folk-inspired knitting
• Blankets and throws with heritage character
• Baby blankets and baby accessories for knitters who prefer natural wool warmth
• Slippers, boot liners, and practical winter accessories

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

This yarn is also an excellent choice for people who often feel cold, especially for socks, mittens, vests, jackets, and other insulating layers. It creates fabric that holds warmth beautifully while still feeling breathable and comfortable, making it ideal for pieces meant to keep the body cozy in changing temperatures.

⌁ Why This Yarn Excels
• Warmth: High lanolin content and traditional wool structure retain warmth beautifully
• Durability: Strong, resilient fibers make it suitable for hardworking garments and accessories
• Softness: Merino content makes it more comfortable than fully rustic wool
• Elasticity: Natural crimp helps fabric recover and hold shape well
• Breathability: Warm and insulating without feeling overly dense or suffocating
• Structure: Excellent for textured stitches, cables, and traditional motifs
• Authenticity: Preserves the soul and performance of true Baltic heritage wool

➤ Recommended Pairings From iDOKNiT
For a softer and more luxurious fabric, iDOKNiT especially recommends pairing this yarn with a fine silk mohair, brushed alpaca, or suri alpaca. These companion yarns add softness, halo, and loft while preserving the beautiful structure and depth of the Latvian wool blend.

For shawls, scarves, cowls, and softer sweaters, holding this yarn together with a fluffy lace yarn creates a warmer, fuller, and more refined fabric with a beautiful balance of rustic character and softness.

For baby blankets, accessories, and garments worn close to the body, pairing it with a very soft alpaca or suri strand can make the fabric feel gentler and cozier while still keeping the natural warmth and breathability that make this yarn so special.

If you prefer a more traditional Baltic look and stronger stitch definition, this yarn is also excellent on its own without any companion strand.

➤ Important Note
This is not a slick, polished, superwash-type yarn. It is a real wool with natural texture, warmth, lanolin, and heritage character. Buyers who appreciate authentic fibers, traditional wool performance, and long-lasting finished pieces will likely love this yarn.

For those who are sensitive to stronger rustic fibers, this blend is a very nice middle ground: more character than fully soft commercial merino, but noticeably gentler and more wearable than many traditional rustic wools.

⋔ Estimated Yarn Requirements (approximate)
• Socks: 100 g
• Hat or beanie: 100 g
• Mittens or gloves: 100 g
• Scarf: 100–200 g
• Shawl or wrap: 200–300 g
• Sweater (S–M): 400–500 g
• Sweater (L–XL / oversized): 600–700 g
• Long cardigan or coat: 700–900 g
• Blanket or large throw: from 1,000 g

⚑ Care Instructions
• Hand wash and block is always recommended
• Use cold water and wool shampoo or gentle wool wash
• This yarn is not overly picky and may also do well on a very gentle machine cycle
• Dry flat
• Colors open beautifully after washing