Cool Wool Mélange Dark brown mottled 1422

Lana Grossa knitting yarn – Cool Wool Mélange Dark brown mottled 1422

Cool Wool Mélange Dark brown mottled 1422 knitting yarn is a beautifully soft, fine yarn for comfortable everyday knitting. Made from 100% merino wool, including merino extrafine, it feels pleasant in the hands while you work and creates garments that are gentle to wear next to the skin. The deep dark brown mottled shade has a subtle mix of tones, giving simple stitches extra depth without making a project look too busy.

This Lana Grossa knitting yarn is a lovely choice for beginners who want a reliable yarn for learning new techniques, as well as experienced makers who appreciate neat results. Its smooth texture helps stitches stay visible, making it easier to follow your rows, spot mistakes, and enjoy detailed patterns.

Features and benefits

Each 50 gram ball contains approximately 160 metres of fine merino yarn. It is designed for knitting needles in size 3 to 3.5 mm, making it suitable for lightweight yet warm projects. With a tension of 24 stitches and 34 rows over 10 x 10 cm, it is especially useful when a pattern asks for a fine gauge.

The finished fabric has a soft, flexible feel and a tidy appearance. Stocking stitch looks even, ribbing stays clearly defined, and textured stitches can stand out nicely. The mottled dark brown colour is versatile and easy to combine with cream, beige, camel, grey, green, or other earthy tones. It is a practical colour for wearable pieces that can be enjoyed season after season.

Project ideas for this merino yarn

• A lightweight sweater or pullover for everyday wear
• A neat cardigan with ribbed cuffs and buttons
• A soft hat, beanie, or pair of gloves
• A textured scarf or narrow shawl
• A baby cardigan or small baby accessory
• A fine-knit vest layered over a shirt or blouse

For a women’s size 38–40 sweater, allow around 8 balls, depending on the pattern, length, fit, and stitch design. This makes the yarn a good option when you want a quality merino project with clear yarn requirements and sensible value for money.

Tips for knitting and care

Before beginning a larger item, knit a small tension swatch. Even when using the recommended 3 to 3.5 mm needles, everyone knits slightly differently. Checking your stitch and row count first helps your finished garment fit more closely to the pattern measurements.

For colourwork, dark brown mottled 1422 works well as a calm base shade beside lighter neutrals or muted colours. If combining yarns, choose yarns with a similar recommended tension and make a test swatch to see how the fibres and colours work together. For safe care, always follow the instructions on the yarn label and treat handmade merino items gently to help preserve their softness and shape.

Everything for your project at Verelana

Verelana is a yarn shop offering knitting yarn as well as crochet yarn, together with useful accessories such as knitting needles and crochet hooks. We sell both online and offline, so you can choose the way that suits you best. Verelana is an official dealer of the Lana Grossa brand and offers a wide selection of Lana Grossa knitting yarn for garments, accessories, and creative projects.

Choose Lana Grossa Cool Wool Mélange Dark brown mottled 1422 when you want soft merino comfort, attractive stitch definition, and a timeless colour for your next knitting project. Pick your favourite shade and enjoy making something warm, useful, and personal.