The price is per gram. Minimum order: 50g.

Iridis 2/25000 1250m/100g (1367yds/3.5oz) – Merino Wool & Lurex Blend

From the renowned Italian mill Tollegno, Iridis is a delicate decorative yarn spun from extra-fine merino and soft Lurex. With a gentle halo and luminous shimmer, it adds light-catching dimension without stiffness or harshness. Its fine gauge and soft hand make it an ideal carried yarn for elevated knitwear and evening textures.

🌿 Fiber Content
✔ 90% WM (Extrafine Merino Wool) – breathable, soft, and thermoregulating
✔ 10% Lurex – soft sparkle that resists scratchiness

⚖️ Yarn Weight & Meterage
✔ 1250m/100g (1367yds/3.5oz)
✔ Fine decorative yarn with soft halo and subtle structure

🧶 Needles, Hooks & Strand Options
✔ Carried yarn – 3.0–5.5mm (US 2.5–9)
✔ On its own – 2.0–2.5mm (US 0–1.5) for lace or sheer knits

🔸 Yarn Weight Equivalents
✔ Lace (held single)
✔ Fingering–DK (when carried with base yarns)

🪢 Weaving Yarn Standard
✔ NM25 / Tex 40 / YPP 6250

📌 Weaving Disclaimer
Use as a carried weft thread. Not suitable for warp tension without reinforcement or testing.

✨ Key Features
✔ Luxurious merino base adds softness and body
✔ Lurex thread provides refined shimmer without rigidity
✔ Excellent for held-together knits or shimmery accents
✔ Balanced structure and fluid drape

🎨 Color Description
See individual listings for colorways — each features a soft melange base with metallic highlights

👕 Perfect For
✔ Held with mohair, silk, or cashmere for festive sweaters
✔ Delicate accessories and wraps
✔ Shimmer-trimmed edges or eveningwear details
✔ Light woven inserts for visual interest

📏 Yardage Estimates (when carried)
• Sweater – 150–200g (1875–2500m / 2050–2735yds / 5.3–7oz)
• Shawl – 80–120g (1000–1500m / 1093–1640yds / 2.8–4.2oz)
• Accent or trim – 30–50g (375–625m / 410–683yds / 1–1.8oz)

💡 Care Instructions
Hand wash in cool water with wool detergent. Lay flat to dry. Do not bleach or tumble dry.

📌 Color Disclaimer
Lurex shimmer may shift depending on lighting and screen settings. Swatching strongly recommended.

⚠️ Swatching Required
As with all merino blends, fabric may bloom or shift post-wash. Always test your gauge before committing.