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Swish DK Yarn

$2.49 - $3.99 / ball
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Content: 100% Superwash Merino Wool
Weight: DK Weight
Gauge: 5.5 sts = 1" on #5 needles (3.75mm)
Amount: 123 yards/50 gram ball
Care: Machine Washable/Tumble Dry Low

Swish is the superwash of knitters’ dreams! By selecting high grade Merino wool (20.5 microns), we have been able to produce a machine washable yarn that is super soft - definitely worthy of being worn against a baby's skin. Just the ticket for children’s clothes, afghans, charity knitting and gift knitting. No need to worry about the care your knitting will receive since this yarn can be machine washed and dried and will come out even softer than before! The DK weight is ideal for color work and Fair Isle, making warm and colorful hats, mittens, pullovers, even baby bootees.

Note: For best machine wash results, turn the garment inside out and wash in cold water on a delicate cycle.

"Swish DK is a great alternative to heavier yarns for when I want to look nice but not get too hot. It knits up fairly quickly to a super soft fabric, and the color choices run the gamut from brights to basics to heathers. The machine washability means that the garments I knit will actually be worn and washed, and my forgetful husband won’t accidentally shrink my favorite sweater (again)."
-Katie R., Knit Picks Graphic Designer

"My order arrived and I am very pleased. It IS soft enough for a baby and the colors are beautiful. And I don't have to worry about someone being afraid to wear it for fear of washing it. Thank you so much, I can't wait to knit it up!" Julie N., Knit Picks customer

For the most accurate color matching, please purchase a Swish DK Yarn color card.


Marci knit this ribbed hat and fingerless gloves out of Hollyberry and Eggplant Swish DK.

Alison knit a space invader hat out of Swish DK in Coal and Asparagus. 



Grain Heather
Grain Heather $3.99/ball

Amethyst Heather
Amethyst Heather $3.99/ball

Clematis Heather
Clematis Heather $3.99/ball

Delft Heather
Delft Heather $3.99/ball

Persimmon Heather
Persimmon Heather $3.99/ball

Jade
Jade $3.79/ball

Beach Glass
Beach Glass $3.79/ball

Tidepool Heather
Tidepool Heather $3.99/ball

Lemongrass Heather
Lemongrass Heather $3.99/ball

Pampas Heather
Pampas Heather $3.99/ball

Forest Heather
Forest Heather $3.99/ball

Merlot Heather
Merlot Heather $3.99/ball

White
White $3.79/ball

Cobblestone Heather
Cobblestone Heather $3.99/ball

Garnet Heather
Garnet Heather $3.99/ball

Asparagus
Asparagus $3.79/ball

Coal
Coal $3.79/ball

Mist
Mist $3.79/ball

Cinnamon
Cinnamon $3.79/ball

Nutmeg
Nutmeg $3.79/ball

Eggplant
Eggplant $3.79/ball

Bordeaux
Bordeaux $3.79/ball

Petal
Petal $3.79/ball
AVAILABLE 7/24/09

Dusk
Dusk $3.79/ball

Storm
Storm $3.79/ball

Moss
Moss $3.79/ball
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Maple Leaf
Maple Leaf $2.49/ball

Hollyberry
Hollyberry $3.79/ball
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