Calor Monet 8 Ply Extra Fine Merino Yarn – 50g / 125m

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100% Extra Fine Merino.
8 ply
Suits 4mm Needles
50g ball, ~125m
Made in Italy

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Calor Monet 8 Ply Extra Fine Merino Yarn

Bring painterly colour to your next knitting or crochet project with Calor Monet Yarn . Made in Italy from 100% extra fine merino wool, this soft 8 ply/DK yarn blends complementary shades through each ball, creating changing colour effects as your work grows.

Monet is a beautiful choice when you want the yarn to provide much of the visual interest. Use it for cosy scarves, cowls, beanies, sweaters, cardigans, vests and other accessories or garments suited to an 8 ply/DK yarn. Each 50g ball contains approximately 125 metres and is designed for use with 4mm knitting needles.

Why makers choose Calor Monet

100% extra fine merino wool: a pure wool yarn with a notably soft handle.
Painterly colour gradings: coordinated shades change across the yarn to add depth without requiring frequent manual colour changes.
Versatile 8 ply/DK weight: suitable for many knitting and crochet patterns when the required gauge and meterage match.
Practical 50g balls: convenient for combining colours, planning accessories or calculating larger garment quantities.
Made in Italy: produced in Italy for Melbourne-based, Australian-owned Calor Yarns.
Nine colourways: choose from bright, earthy, ocean-inspired and softly blended palettes.

Verified Specifications

Brand	Calor Yarns
Range	Monet
Fibre	100% extra fine merino wool
Yarn weight	8 ply / DK
Ball weight	50g
Length	Approximately 125m / 137yd per ball
Recommended knitting needle size	4mm
Published knitting tension	Approximately 22 stitches and 30 rows per 10cm on 4mm needles
Country of manufacture	Italy
Quantity included	One 50g ball in the selected colour

Gauge note: Published tension is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Your result will depend on your knitting style, stitch pattern and tools, so make and wash a tension swatch before starting a fitted garment.

Available Calor Monet Colours

Bubblegum (210)
Coral Reef (212)
Lemon Twist (213)
Peacock (214)
Moonlight (215)
Gum Leaf (216)
Autumn (217)
Forest (218)
Deep Ocean (219)

The colour placement in a finished piece will vary according to its width, stitch pattern, tension and whether it is knitted or crocheted. This natural variation is part of the appeal of a colour-grading yarn. Product photographs are a useful guide, but colours can also appear different between screens.

Pattern and Tool Compatibility

Calor Monet is intended for projects written for 8 ply or DK yarn , provided the pattern gauge and required meterage are compatible. The manufacturer recommends 4mm knitting needles, although a pattern may specify a smaller or larger size to create a firmer or more open fabric.

For crochet, follow the hook size specified by your chosen pattern and make a swatch. Crochet often uses a different amount of yarn from knitting, even when the finished measurements are similar.

Browse patterns and projects compatible with Monet Yarn , explore more knitting and crochet yarns , or pair it with suitable knitting needles from Two Petals .

Before substituting Calor Monet in a pattern

Confirm that the pattern calls for 8 ply or DK yarn.
Compare the pattern tension with the published tension of approximately 22 stitches per 10cm.
Compare metres rather than relying only on the number of balls specified.
Check whether the pattern needs a particular fibre behaviour, washability or level of abrasion resistance.
Make a swatch to assess gauge, drape, stitch definition and colour distribution.

How Many Balls Do I Need?

Use the total meterage stated in your pattern and divide it by approximately 125 metres per ball, then round up to the next whole ball. Allow extra yarn for swatching, alterations, matching pieces or changes to the pattern.

For a multi-ball project, ordering the full quantity together is recommended. Check the labels when your yarn arrives and, if dye-lot information is shown, use matching lots where possible. Alternating between two balls every few rows can help distribute colour variation across larger garments.

Good Project Choices

Calor Monet is especially well suited to projects that give its changing colours room to show, including:

Scarves, cowls and wraps
Beanies and other winter accessories
Sweaters, cardigans and pullovers
Vests and knitted tops
Crochet scarves and cardigans
Simple stocking stitch or crochet fabrics where the colour remains the focal point
Textured projects where the colour changes add extra dimension
Colourwork projects paired with a compatible plain 8 ply/DK yarn

Buyer Questions

Is Calor Monet yarn 8 ply or DK?

It is classified as an 8 ply/DK yarn. Yarn classifications can vary slightly between brands, so always compare gauge and meterage when choosing it as a substitute.

What size knitting needles should I use?

The recommended knitting needle size is 4mm. Use the needle size required to achieve your pattern’s gauge rather than assuming 4mm will suit every project.

Can I crochet with Calor Monet?

Yes. Calor promotes Monet for both knitting and crochet. A single crochet-hook size has not been specified, so follow your pattern and swatch to find the fabric you prefer.

Is Calor Monet pure wool?

Yes. Its listed fibre content is 100% extra fine merino wool, with no synthetic fibre included in the published composition.

Is it machine washable or superwash?

Superwash treatment and machine-wash suitability have not been confirmed in the manufacturer’s published specifications reviewed for this product. Do not assume it is machine washable; retain the ball band and follow the care directions printed on the label.

Is Calor Monet suitable for baby garments?

Extra fine merino is selected by many makers when softness is important, but suitability also depends on the recipient’s wool sensitivity, the garment design and the required washing routine. No baby-specific certification or machine-wash claim is made here, so check the ball-band care instructions before choosing it for a baby project.

Can I use it for socks?

Monet is a 100% merino DK yarn and is not described as a reinforced sock yarn. A pattern specifically designed for DK pure-wool socks may be compatible, but for frequently worn socks, consider whether the pattern requires added nylon or another fibre for abrasion resistance.

Will every ball produce the same colour pattern?

The colour sequence can appear different depending on the ball, project width, stitch size and working tension. Swatching will give you the clearest indication of how your selected colourway will look in your project.

Are needles or a pattern included?

No. This listing is for one selected 50g ball of Calor Monet yarn. Knitting needles, crochet hooks and patterns are available separately.

A Soft Merino Yarn with Colour Built In

Choose Calor Monet when you want the warmth and soft handle of extra fine merino combined with expressive, evolving colour. Its familiar 8 ply/DK weight makes it adaptable to a wide range of patterns, while the nine distinctive colourways can turn even a straightforward stitch pattern into a striking handmade piece.

Select your preferred colour from the available options and order enough balls for your complete project before beginning.

Colour	Gum Leaf (216), Lemon Twist (213), Moonlight (215), Peacock (214), Autumn (217), Bubblegum (210), Coral Reef (212), Deep Ocean (219), Forest (218)