German Merino from Mominoki Yarn

German Merino is light, airy, and simply feels wonderful. Knitted items are beautifully warm and have a very natural look. It's well-suited for all kinds of uses, especially cozy sweaters and winter wear. The natural merino wool originates from the alpine uplands in the south of Germany. It’s spun in a small spinning mill owned by a family in the 3rd generation. They get the wool from the local shepherds in the surrounding areas. So the whole process - from the breeding of the sheep to the dyed yarn - is completely done in Germany. Mominoki's friends from the spinning mill attach great importance to sustainability. For example, they don’t waste any wool during the process; all unusable or dirty wool is pressed into pellets and can be used as a biological fertilizer.  The sheep are roaming the meadows of the alpine uplands and are only in the shelter when there is heavy snowfall or after shearing. They change the meadows several times a day. It’s usual that the farmers let them graze on their lands because they fertilize the ground and keep the grass short. DK/Light worsted weight 100% German Merino wool 100 g / 250 yds / 230 m Spun and dyed in Germany  Yarn Characteristics Good memory retention Airy and Light Soft but also maintaining rustic qualities Would you like this yarn wound into a cake? You can add that here.  Care Instructions This yarn is not superwash treated. We recommend washing your knitted fabric in warm water with soap or a suitable detergent. If you wish to test the wool setting of your machine, we advise you to do so first with your sample. Each dye lot is unique. Please purchase enough yarn to complete your project.  We try hard to capture the essence of each colorway, but please keep in mind that colors may vary from monitor to monitor.