Collection: Merino wool yarns – soft and warm yarns for knitting

Merino wool yarns are one of the most popular yarns for knitting. Merino wool is naturally soft, breathable, and warm, making it especially suitable for sweaters, beanies, scarves, and baby knits.

In Anna&Eila's yarn shop, you'll find high-quality merino wool yarns from Sandnes Garn, Knitting for Olive, Filcolana, and Krea Deluxe, among others. The selection includes both thin merino yarns and thicker options for various knitting projects.

Merino wool yarn is suitable for example for:

• sweaters
• beanies
• scarves
• children's knits

Merino wool has several properties that make it a popular choice among knitters:

Extremely soft – does not itch or irritate the skin (itchiness is, of course, individual).

Warm yet breathable – retains warmth but doesn't make you sweat.

Flexible and light – adapts beautifully to various knitted surfaces.

Easy to care for – merino wool repels dirt, so airing it out is often sufficient. If necessary, it can be washed at low temperatures without fabric softener. If the knit has lost its shape (e.g., a beanie), try light steam ironing.