Opal Schafpate is a premium range of self-patterning knitting yarn, known for its vibrant colourways and high-quality blend of wool and polyamide. Ideal for socks and accessories, it offers excellent durability, softness, and a unique, eye-catching pattern with every stitch.
Opal have teamed up with Viridian, a UK-based yarn wholesaler, to bring back some much loved favourites from previous Schafpate ranges.
The self-striping yarn creates intricate, repeating patterns as you knit, without the need for complex techniques. It features a blend of colours that gradually shift, forming beautiful stripes, zigzags, or other designs. Perfect for socks, accessories, and garments, this yarn adds visual interest and texture to your projects with minimal effort.
One 100g ball (approx 425m) is enough to knit one pair of medium sized adult socks.
Great for: Socks, scarves, hats, gloves, accessories, shawls, children's garments.
| Yarn Weight: | Sock - 4 ply |
| Blend: | 75% Superwash Virgin Wool 25% Polyamide |
| Ball Weight: | 100g |
| Length: | approx 425m (464 yards) |
| Needle Size: | 2.5mm (US 5, UK 12) |
| Tension: | 30 stitches x 42 rows to 10cm/4" |
| Care Instructions: | Machine wash at 40°C |
