Please welcome our new workhorse washable wools from Rosários 4: Real Merino and Merino 4 Us. These yarns combine exceptional quality Merino with the practicality of superwash. Both are part of the Eco Collection from Rosários 4. The company ethically sources its Merino from non-mulesed sheep and produces the yarn in its mill in Portugal.
Rosários 4 Real Merino
With 16 colors to choose from, Rosários 4 Real Merino is a plied, DK/light worsted weight yarn that has the classic warm, lightweight, and smooth feel of Merino wool. Real Merino will stitch up into finished objects that are durable and easy-to-care for, too. The yarn also comes in a generous 100-gram ball, making it a great option for sweaters, blankets, and other projects that require more yardage.
Yarn Details
- DK/light worsted weight
- 100% superwash Merino
- 317 yards (290 meters) per 100-gram ball
- US# 4-6 (3.5 – 4 mm) needles or E/4 – G/6 crochet hooks
- 24 stitches x 32 rows = 4”
- Machine wash on gentle cycle with cold water or handwash, dry flat
- $23, and in-store only
Our Pattern Picks
Polaris
Sizes
(1, 2, 3) 4, 5, 6 {7, 8} based on finished bust circumference of (37.25, 40.75, 45.25) 48.75, 53.25, 56.75 {61.25, 64.75}” with 8” of positive ease.
Yarn
This pattern uses Rosários 4 Real Merino held with one strand of Mohair. We suggest using Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair.
Short sleeve:
(3, 3, 3) 3, 4, 4 {4, 5} balls of Rosários 4 Real Merino (100% superwash Merino wool; 317 yards/290 meters per 100 gram ball)
(3, 3, 4) 4, 4, 4 {5, 5} balls of Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair (70% Goat – Mohair, 30% Silk; 246 yards/225 meters per 25 gram ball)
Long sleeve:
(3, 4, 4) 4, 5, 5 {5, 6 (1380)} balls of Rosários 4 Real Merino (100% superwash Merino wool; 317 yards/290 meters per 100 gram ball)
(4, 4, 5) 5, 5, 6 {6, 7} balls of Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair (70% Goat Mohair, 30% Silk; 246 yards/225 meters per 25-gram ball)
Gauge & Suggested Needles
18 stitches and 26 rows = 4” on US#8 (5mm) needles, in stockinette stitch worked in the round, and after wet blocking.
Musgo Vest
Sizes
XS/S, M/L, XL/XXL based on final bust circumference of 84 (101, 119) cm final bust, with 2-6 cm of negative ease.
Yarn
Color A: 3 (3, 4) balls of Rosários 4 Real Merino (100% superwash Merino wool; 317 yards/290 meters per 100 gram ball). Shown in Color 07
Color B: 1 ball of Rosários 4 Real Merino (100% superwash Merino wool; 317 yards/290 meters per 100 gram ball). Shown in Color 03
Gauge & Suggested Needles
24 stitches and 34 rows = 4” on US#4 (3.5mm) needles, after wet blocking
Loba Shawl
Size
94.5” wingspan x 43.3” depth
Yarn
Main: 2 balls of Rosários 4 Real Merino (100% superwash Merino wool; 317 yards/290 meters per 100-gram ball)
Contrast colors: We suggest using 1 ball each in 5 colors of Rosários 4 Real Merino (100% superwash Merino wool; 317 yards/290 meters per 100 gram ball)
Gauge & Suggested Hook
15 stitches and 11 rows = 4”, using G-6 (4mm) crochet hook, after blocking.
Rosários 4 Merino 4 Us
Like Real Merino, Merino 4 Us is a 100% superwash Merino wool, but in a sport/light DK weight—excellent for baby clothes or other items that need extra-lightweight warmth and softness! We carry 23 beautiful colors, so you can mix and match these 50-gram balls for color changes, stripes, and more. Merino 4 Us is an especially good choice for baby clothes and blankets, thanks to its soft feel and washability.
Yarn Details
- Sport/light DK weight
- 100% superwash Merino
- 136 yards (125 meters) per 50-gram ball
- US# 4-6 (3.5 – 4 mm) needles or E/4 – G/6 (3.5 – 4 mm) crochet hooks
- 23 stitches = 4”
- Machine wash on gentle cycle with cold water or handwash, dry flat
- $11.50, and in-store only
Our Pattern Picks
Versatile Baby Vest by Sandra Magalhães
Sizes
Available Sizes: teeny newborn (±5 lbs), tiny newborn (±6 lbs), small newborn (±7 lbs), newborn (±8 lbs), 0-1 months, 1-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-9 months, 9-12 months, 12-18 months, 18-24 months
Yarn
1-3 balls of Rosários 4 Merino 4 Us (136 yards/125 meters per 50 gram ball); see pattern
Gauge & Suggested Needles
25 stitches and 34 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch on US#4 (3.5mm)
Habibi Baby Blanket
Size
100 cm x 80 cm
Yarn
Color A: 9 balls of Rosários 4 Merino 4 Us (136 yards/125 meters per 50 gram ball); shown in Blue no. 10
Color B: 8 balls of Rosários 4 Merino 4 Us (136 yards/125 meters per 50 gram ball); shown in Beige no. 21
Gauge & Suggested Hook
20 stitches and 9 rows = 4” with a G/6 (4mm) crochet hook
Spring Breeze Cowl
Size
16” circumference and 10” tall
Yarn
2 balls of Rosários 4 Merino 4 Us (136 yards/125 meters per 50 gram ball); shown in no. 45
Gauge & Suggested Needles
30.7 stitches and 31.5 rows = 4” in pattern on US#7 (4.5 mm) needles
Groovy
Size
One size (S/M), 60 cm across body, laid flat
Yarn
3 balls of Rosários 4 Merino 4 Us (136 yards/125 meters per 50 gram ball); shown in color 37
3 balls of Rosários 4 Merino 4 Us (136 yards/125 meters per 50 gram ball); shown in color 38
3 balls of Rosários 4 Merino 4 Us (136 yards/125 meters per 50 gram ball); shown in color 61
Gauge & Suggested Needles
19 stitches and 30 rows = 4” on US#6 (4mm) needles
