Opal 6ply Sock Yarn

75% Superwash Wool, 25% Nylon
£11.95

Choose a colour

opal-fantastic-sky-6ply-11227-misty-horizon-baa-2-baa
11227 Misty Horizon - 6ply Sock Yarn
opal-fantastic-sky-6ply-11226-fantastic-sky-baa-3-baa
11226 Fantastic Sky - 6ply Sock Yarn
opal-cuddle-gang-6ply-11327-magic-panda-baa-1-baa
11327 Magic Panda - 6ply Sock Yarn
opal-cuddle-gang-6ply-11326-hedgehog-party-baa-8-baa
11326 Hedgehog Party - 6ply Sock Yarn
opal-cuddle-gang-6ply-11325-little-mouse-baa-4-baa
11325 Little Mouse - 6ply Sock Yarn
opal-cuddle-gang-6ply-11324-bumblebee-love-baa-2-baa
11324 Bumblebee Love - 6ply Sock Yarn
opal-cuddle-gang-6ply-11323-garden-bunny-baa-6-baa
11323 Garden Bunny - 6ply Sock Yarn
opal-cuddle-gang-6ply-11322-clumsy-kitten-baa-7-baa
11322 Clumsy Kitten - 6ply Sock Yarn
opal-cuddle-gang-6ply-11321-bear-couple-baa-3-baa
11321 Bear Couple - 6ply Sock Yarn
opal-cuddle-gang-6ply-11320-football-bear-baa-5-baa
11320 Football Bear - 6ply Sock Yarn

Yarn style

Self-striping

Weight

Light DK

Yarn meterage

420m (422yds) per 150g ball

Needle/hook size

3mm (US2½)

Gauge/tension

23sts = 10cm (4")

Yarn care

Machine wash at 40ºC
Want jazzy boot socks with minimal effort? Opal 6-ply Sock Yarn is exactly what you need. This iconic self-striping yarn features multicoloured blends that knit up to form beautiful Fair Isle style designs with zero technical knitting work!   
Mulesing free
Natural fibres
Small batch/limited edition
Machine washable

Each super-sized ball contains 150g of multicoloured self-patterning yarn, meaning you can create cosy boot socks in no time! Opal 6ply is also the perfect choice for colourful shawls, hats and hardwearing garments for babies and children. Sit back, pick up those needles and watch the colourwork appear before your very eyes.



For UK delivery, we use Royal Mail’s Tracked 24 and Tracked 48 services. Provided goods are in stock, every effort will be made to dispatch your order the next day during shop opening hours, 1-3 days when the shop is closed.

To give you the best results we always check the dye lot numbers match within each order.  If for any reason it is not possible to complete your order using only one dye lot we will contact you as soon as possible.

Meet the brand

About Opal

When we say socks, what do you think of? If you’re a knitter, it has to be Opal! Paving the path in the world of sock yarns, Opal is well loved for its durability, vibrant colors, and innovative designs. With a wide range self striping yarns, every pair of handknit socks is a unique work of art.
Meet us

About Baa!

Since February 2018, Baa! has been a bubbling hub of all things woolly, building a lively and lovely community of knitters and crocheters alike, united by a love for exquisite yarns, and a diverse selection of quality workshops. Based in our wee shop in the heart of Stonehaven, Scotland, we sell knitting and crochet supplies for beginners and experts.

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