With over 400 yards per skein, there’s plenty of yarn for a light but cosy medium-sized shawl. Using two skeins creates a generously sized wrap that’s perfect for keeping warm on even the chilliest days. The beautifully designed gradients flow smoothly from one shade to the next, making every row engaging and enjoyable to knit.

This custom-spun single-ply merino comes from small farms in the Rocky Mountains and is milled in North Carolina before being hand-dyed in the North Adams studio. Gentle, environmentally mindful acid-dye processes bring the colours to life. The yarn is untreated and should be hand washed to avoid felting. Although it’s a single ply, the dyeing process slightly fulls the fibre—meaning the wool fibres gently bloom and lightly bind together. This adds strength and durability without sacrificing softness, allowing the yarn to handle cables, lace, and even a bit of tinking with ease. For the neatest joins between skeins, wet-splicing creates a smooth, invisible, and reliable connection.

This is a mulesing-free merino, grown and spun in the United States to very particular specifications. Though exceptional stitch-definition has long been a hallmark of Freia's single-ply yarns, the loftiness of this Merino Fingering is particularly versatile, lending itself to be stitched up in a variety of gauges without losing definition or drape.

Please note: Freia Shawl Balls are wound in different directions. Some show the colour gradient from the centre outward, while others show it from the outside inward. The colours are identical in every ball, but they may look different at first glance. You can begin knitting from either the centre or the outside, depending on your preference.

Fibre: Single ply 100% US Merino Wool (mulesing-free)
Care: Hand Wash
Ball Size: 100g/3.53 oz – 393 meters/430 yards
Yarn Weight: Fingering
Gauge: 24-28 sts/28-36 rows over 4″ on US3 (3.25mm) – US7 (4.5mm) needles

Freia - Merino Shawl Ball