Schoppel yarn for socks, shawls and sweaters

Gradient yarns by Schoppel from Germany

Schoppel yarn is made in Germany and is best known for its long, intense color changes. The range includes pure merino wool, organic yarns and blends, for socks and shawls as well as sweaters and bags.

What matters with gradient yarn

Popular yarns such as Zauberball, Edition 3 and Reggae work for both knitting and crochet. How wide the color stripes turn out depends on the stitch count: the wider the piece, the narrower the color sections. On shawls that increase from the tip, the stripe width therefore changes as you go. Simple stitch patterns like stockinette or ribbing show off the color changes best.

Whether a yarn is also suitable for felting depends on whether the wool is untreated, because superwash wool doesn't felt. For garments that are washed often, however, treated wool is more practical. You'll find this information on each product.

• Pure merino wool for garments and shawls
• Organic yarns for natural-fiber projects
• Gradient balls for socks and scarves
• Untreated wool for felting, where stated on the product

Tip: If you want two matching socks, start both at the same point in the color sequence. To do this, unwind some yarn from the second ball until the shade matches.