Gems Worsted from Louet

Gems Worsted

from Louet
discontinued
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
175 yards
(160 meters)
100 grams
(3.53 ounces)
18.0 to 22.0 sts
= 4 inches
US 5 - 7 or 3.75 - 4.5mm
100% Wool - Merino
plied
yes
Care: Machine Dry, Machine Wash, Superwash
Color: Solid color
Drafting method: Worsted spun
Dye: Machine dyed
Ply: 4-ply
Put up: Winding required
Dyed: South Africa
Milled: South Africa, Worsted Spun
Source of fiber: South Africa, 22 micron minimum

Gems 100% merino is a dream sweater yarn! Machine wash & dry. It is a true worsted-spun yarn with a tight twist to minimize pilling while maintaining a high elasticity. This combination allows for excellent stitch definition, making cable designs truly come to life.

The fingering-weight is a favorite yarn base among indie-dyers.

Gems is custom-spun for Louet North America in South Africa from non-mulesed sheep. Pressure-dyed for consistent color that is spectacular for crisp colorwork patterns.

  • 100% merino
  • Pill-resistant and hard-wearing
  • Prickle-proof and scrumptiously soft
  • Machine wash & dry
  • Amazing stitch definition
  • Available in 47 colors

Available in 3 weights: Fingering, Sport and Worsted. The same colorways are available in all 3 weights for optimum flexibility for your knitting creativity.

Gems is a worsted spun yarn. 22 micron fibers. Machine wash & dry. You’ll love it!

What makes worsted spun different? All fibers combed. Short fibers removed. Remaining fibers aligned & spun. Yum.
Gems yarns use only merino fibers with a 90mm (3.6”) minimum staple length.

NO Prickle Longer fibers mean no pesky ends sticking out to scratch you. Perfect for baby & items worn next to skin.

Pill-resistant & Hard Wearing Longer fibers stay spun and last, fewer pills. Great for frequently worn & heirloom items.

Amazing Stitch Definition Smooth yarn results in delicious, well-defined stitches. Amazing for cables and ribbing on sweaters.

popular colorways

21 Cloud Grey

36 stashed

21 projects

48 Aqua

37 stashed

24 projects

2064 Mint

29 stashed

8 projects

2224 Black

67 stashed

72 projects

2393 Fern Green

31 stashed

15 projects

2394 Fern Green

23 stashed

14 projects

2424 Eggplant

71 stashed

39 projects

2534 Caribou

51 stashed

29 projects

2544 Teal

53 stashed

35 projects

2555 Willow

23 stashed

15 projects

2574 French Blue

57 stashed

39 projects

2584 Burgundy

33 stashed

20 projects

2634 Candy Apple Red

26 stashed

15 projects

2644 Dusty Rose

22 stashed

8 projects

Champagne

51 stashed

34 projects

Charcoal

25 stashed

24 projects

Cherry Red

16 stashed

15 projects

Crabapple Blossom

21 stashed

16 projects

Cream

58 stashed

55 projects

Fern

26 stashed

19 projects

Green

12 stashed

18 projects

Lavender

25 stashed

23 projects

Lilac

27 stashed

20 projects

Linen Grey

21 stashed

14 projects

Navy

25 stashed

20 projects

Peacock

26 stashed

18 projects

Pewter

40 stashed

43 projects

Pink Panther

19 stashed

15 projects

Sage

23 stashed

9 projects

Steel Grey

31 stashed

11 projects

White

21 stashed

26 projects

Goldilocks

22 stashed

19 projects