Beautiful color gradients from one ball of yarn
Why colored yarns are so fascinating for knitting
Sometimes you don't need complicated patterns to make a knitted piece look special – a ball of yarn with a color gradient is enough.
Colored yarns automatically bring movement, depth and vibrancy to the stitch pattern – and all without much effort.
They are especially popular for scarves, shawls, hats or sweaters, where the colors blend gently into each other and each piece becomes unique.
Advantages of gradient yarns
- Each piece will be unique
No two balls of yarn are alike. The varying color tones create a unique pattern in every project – perfect for those who love individuality.
2. Variety in knitting
The color changes automatically create excitement – stitch by stitch your project grows, and you can watch the colors unfold.
3. Less effort, more effect
Colored yarns look great even with simple patterns. Even knitting in stockinette stitch creates a vibrant interplay of colors without the need for constant yarn changes.
4. Harmonious color composition
The colors are professionally coordinated. This ensures that your knitted piece will look harmonious – regardless of the color scheme you choose.
GOTS Step Merino 6 EXP Color – sustainable color variety
A prime example of a high-quality gradient yarn is GOTS Step Merino 6 EXP Color. It combines aesthetic color gradients with certified sustainability and maximum wearing comfort.
Material: 75% Merino wool | 25% polyamide
Running length: 400 m / 150 g
Needle size: 2.5–3 mm
Certified: GOTS & EXP – chlorine-free and environmentally friendly finish
The yarn is silky soft, skin-friendly and machine washable, yet remains breathable and dimensionally stable.
The gentle color gradients are created by a special dyeing process that allows the tones to blend seamlessly into one another – from subtle to strong, depending on the color variant.
The gradient is particularly beautiful on simple shawls, smoothly knitted sweaters or hats with ribbed patterns.
Sustainably beautiful – what EXP and GOTS mean
With GOTS Step Merino 6 EXP Color, sustainability means more than just a label:
- GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) guarantees environmentally friendly and fair production.
- EXP stands for a chlorine-free superwash process – this means the wool remains machine washable without chemical exposure.
The result : A yarn that looks good, feels good, and is also good for the environment.
Tip:
If you prefer a finer knit, GOTS Step Merino is also available in 4-ply strength – with approximately 400 m / 100 g and a needle size of 2.5–3 mm .
Perfect for lighter projects like socks, delicate shawls, or elegant tops where you want to use the beautiful color gradient more subtly. Discover the variant here: Austermann Step Merino 4-ply
With a single ball of Color yarn, you can knit real eye-catchers that feel light yet have character. GOTS Step Merino 6 EXP Color shows how beautifully sustainability and creativity can go together – natural, soft, and colorful.
Whether you're planning a scarf, a shawl, or a sweater – each piece will become your very own personal color experience.
Discover GOTS Step Merino 6 EXP Color now and let your project bloom in color.
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