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

Yakmite 6500 650m/100g (710yds/3.5oz) – 40% Merino Wool, 30% Yak, 30% Polyamide

From Sudwollgroup, Yakmite 6500 is a high-performance technical yarn spun from extra-fine merino wool, soft yak down, and resilient polyamide. It combines natural thermoregulation and breathable warmth with lasting shape retention and tensile strength. Designed for multi-strand use, Yakmite offers excellent stitch clarity, balanced drape, and durability in lightweight garments and accessories.

🌿 Fiber Content
✔ 40% WV (Merino Wool) – elastic, breathable, and temperature-regulating
✔ 30% Yak – soft, insulating, and velvety to the touch
✔ 30% PA (Polyamide) – adds strength, recovery, and abrasion resistance

⚖️ Yarn Weight & Meterage
✔ 650m/100g (710yds/3.5oz)
✔ Technical blend with medium-fine gauge and subtle halo

🧶 Needles & Strand Options
✔ 2 strands – 3.5–4.0mm (US 4–6)
✔ 3 strands – 4.5–5.0mm (US 7–8)

🔸 Yarn Weight Equivalents
✔ Sport
✔ Light DK

🪢 Weaving Yarn Standard
✔ NM6.5 / Tex 154 / YPP 3250

📌 Weaving Disclaimer
Suitable for weft and low-tension warp. Swatching is essential to test stability and stretch under load.

✨ Key Features
✔ Warm and breathable with exceptional softness
✔ Fine merino and yak fibers create elegant loft
✔ Polyamide ensures shape retention and extended wear
✔ Excellent for technical layering and ribbed structures

👕 Perfect For
✔ Light sweaters, ribbed turtlenecks, and modern classics
✔ Hats, cowls, and neckwarmers with thermal performance
✔ Multi-strand machine knitting and weaving
✔ Textural garments and high-wear accessories

📏 Yardage Estimates
• Sweater – 420–480g (2730–3120m / 2985–3415yds / 14.8–16.9oz)
• Shawl – 130–160g (845–1040m / 925–1140yds / 4.6–5.6oz)
• Accent – 40–60g (260–390m / 285–427yds / 1.4–2.1oz)

💡 Care Instructions
Hand wash cold using a wool- or delicate-specific detergent. Lay flat to dry. Do not rub, twist, or tumble.

📌 Swatching Required
Yakmite may bloom or shift slightly after blocking. Always knit, wash, and block a swatch to confirm final gauge and fabric behavior.