Opal yarn is a famous, high-quality German manufactured fingering-weight sock yarn made from 75% superwash wool and 25% polyamide (nylon). It is widely celebrated by knitters for its durability, soft texture, and vibrant self-patterning colorways that magically stripe or fair-isle as you knit.
Key Specifications
- Fiber Content: 75% Superwash Wool, 25% Polyamide (Nylon)
- Weight / Ply: Fingering / 4-Ply
- Ball Weight / Yardage: 100 grams (~425 to 465 yards / 384 to 425 meters)
- Recommended Needle Size: 2.5 mm to 3.0 mm (US 1.5 to 2.5)
- Gauge: Approx. 30 stitches and 42 rows to 10 cm (4 inches)
- Care Instructions: Machine washable at 40°C, non-felting, and non-shrinking







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