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Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light

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Physical Parameters

Weight Category:Fingering (CYC 1)
Gauge:28 sts × 36 rows per 4 inches
Fiber Content:100% Superwash Merino Wool
Yardage:420 yards
Weight:100 grams
Yards/Gram:4.2
Care:Machine wash gentle cold, lay flat to dry

Overview

Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light is a fingering weight classic that started it all for this Texas dyer. The yardage per skein is generous and the color saturation is unmatched.

Top Substitute Matches

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Scheepjes Scheepjes Catona Fingering · 28 sts/4" · 100% Mercerized Cotton
90/100
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Knit Picks Knit Picks Palette Fingering · 30 sts/4" · 100% Peruvian Highland Wool
90/100
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Scheepjes Scheepjes Metropolis Fingering · 28 sts/4" · 75% Wool 25% Nylon
80/100
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Cascade Yarns Cascade Heritage Fingering · 28 sts/4" · 75% Merino Wool 25% Nylon
80/100
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Scheepjes Scheepjes Whirl Fingering · 26 sts/4" · 60% Cotton 40% Acrylic
60/100
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