Hiisi Natural Dark Medium Grey, 100g
100% Finnish wool
Skein size 100g = apprx 160m (175 yards)
WPI 12
Gauge 20sts/10cm (four inches)
Needle recommendation 3-3,5mm European or according to gauge
Handwash 30°C
This yarn has more natural lanolin left, so it smells like sheep more than other Riihivilla yarns.
Hiisi is made of long combed wool fibers so it feels smooth to hand. It is 5-ply and has a very tight twist, so it even though it is 100% wool it is durable also in socks (unlike other Riihivilla's 100% wool). Hiisi is also perfect for sweaters, hats or mittens with only one color. Cables show up great when knitted with Hiisi. Even though is under sockyarns, it is great all-purpose yarn for any project which needs thick yarn. You need two skeins for a pair of socks, and three skeins for two pairs of big socks.
