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

30 stashed

48 projects

48 Aqua

32 stashed

55 projects

2064 Mint

24 stashed

20 projects

2224 Black

63 stashed

124 projects

2393 Fern Green

26 stashed

32 projects

2394 Fern Green

22 stashed

27 projects

2424 Eggplant

67 stashed

68 projects

2534 Caribou

47 stashed

50 projects

2544 Teal

49 stashed

54 projects

2555 Willow

19 stashed

20 projects

2574 French Blue

47 stashed

71 projects

2584 Burgundy

28 stashed

32 projects

2634 Candy Apple Red

23 stashed

24 projects

2644 Dusty Rose

21 stashed

18 projects

Champagne

44 stashed

60 projects

Charcoal

21 stashed

39 projects

Cherry Red

15 stashed

23 projects

Crabapple Blossom

17 stashed

22 projects

Cream

52 stashed

82 projects

Fern

23 stashed

31 projects

Green

7 stashed

27 projects

Lavender

20 stashed

39 projects

Lilac

23 stashed

34 projects

Linen Grey

21 stashed

20 projects

Navy

20 stashed

33 projects

Peacock

22 stashed

30 projects

Pewter

33 stashed

68 projects

Pink Panther

13 stashed

24 projects

Sage

22 stashed

18 projects

Steel Grey

31 stashed

36 projects

White

16 stashed

36 projects

Goldilocks

20 stashed

34 projects