Superfine merino creates a warm, breathable fabric suited to garments and accessories worn close to the skin.
Broadway Yarns Baby Supremo
The fine merino staple for soft baby knits and beautiful colourwork
Broadway Baby Supremo is a smooth Italian 4 ply made from 100% superfine superwash merino wool. With approximately 200 metres in every 50g ball and a carefully balanced solid palette, it is made for baby garments, fine layers, accessories, blankets and coordinated colour stories.
- 100% superfine merino offers warmth, softness and natural breathability.
- Superwash practicality makes handmade babywear easier to care for.
- Smooth solid colour keeps textured stitches and colourwork clearly defined.
- Made in Italy as part of Broadway's quality merino yarn range.
23 solid shades
100% MerinoSuperfine and superwash
4 PlyFine baby yarn
200mApproximately per ball
50gBall weight
Soft enough for little layers, versatile enough for far more
Baby Supremo brings together a fine gauge, a smooth surface and a useful solid palette. It can make understated newborn pieces, modern colour-blocked garments or detailed stitches that deserve to be seen clearly.
The smooth construction allows lace, ribbing, cables, texture and fine colourwork to read cleanly.
A broad mix of nursery shades, modern neutrals and deeper accents makes planned palettes simple.
Choose your Broadway Baby Supremo colour
From White and Clotted Cream through soft pinks, gentle blues, earthy greens and rich accents, the range makes it easy to knit one timeless shade or build a coordinated palette. Every tile uses the exact image assigned to that live product variant.
0001White
0012Ecru
0017Baby Blue
0024Soft Pink
0090Silver
0200Navy
0247Denim
0471Rose
1003Sage
1009Slate
1012Mushroom
1018Citrus
1026Duck Egg
1057Mist
1064Mink
1203Teal
1207Indigo
1608Pale Lilac
1700Ruby
1965Clotted Cream
2000Thunder
2001Kale
2002Blush
Select using both the four-digit shade number and name. Screens and lighting can display yarn colour differently.
Useful colour families for coordinated projects
Use these groups as a starting point, then compare the exact shade photographs above and make a small colourwork swatch before committing to the final arrangement.
White, Ecru, Silver, Mist, Mushroom, Mink and Clotted Cream create quiet bases and gentle contrast.
Baby Blue, Soft Pink, Rose, Sage, Duck Egg, Pale Lilac and Blush make calm, gift-friendly combinations.
Navy, Denim, Slate, Citrus, Teal, Indigo, Ruby, Thunder and Kale add depth, definition and stronger contrast.
Let the stitch work show
A smooth solid yarn for fine detail
Baby Supremo is at its best when the pattern needs clarity without bulk. The solid shades let shaping, lace, texture and small-scale colourwork remain visible, while the fine weight creates comfortable layers.
- Use lighter shades to reveal subtle lace and texture
- Pair light and dark colours for readable motifs
- Make and wash a gauge swatch before sizing garments
- Order the full project quantity together where possible
What can you make with Baby Supremo 4 Ply?
Baby cardigans
Fine merino creates light layers with warmth, drape and enough definition for detailed shaping.
Hats and booties
Small projects are ideal for gifts, coordinated sets and using a special shade combination.
Blankets and shawls
The 200m ball supports lightweight fabric, stripes, lace, motifs and carefully planned borders.
Fine garments
Use it for lightweight cardigans, tops, scarves, cowls and accessories where the pattern calls for 4 ply.
For baby projects: follow the pattern's safety guidance. Keep cords, loose embellishments and detachable details away from items intended for sleeping babies.
How many balls will you need?
Read the pattern metreage
Use the required metres for the correct size rather than estimating from the garment type.
Divide by 200 metres
Each 50g ball contains approximately 200m. Divide the pattern requirement by 200 and round up.
Add a sensible allowance
Include enough for your swatch, pattern changes, length adjustments and any planned colour matching.
Example: a pattern requiring 720m needs at least four balls because 720 divided by 200 equals 3.6. Add more if your size, swatch or modifications require it.
Specifications at a glance
Broadway Baby Supremo details
| Brand | Broadway Yarns |
|---|---|
| Range | Baby Supremo |
| Yarn weight | New Zealand 4 ply |
| Fibre | 100% superfine superwash merino wool |
| Ball weight | 50g |
| Length | Approximately 200m per ball |
| Recommended needles | 2.5mm to 3.5mm, subject to pattern and gauge |
| Colour style | Machine-dyed solid colours |
| Origin | Made in Italy |
| Care | Superwash. Follow the ball-band instructions for the finished project. |
| Manufacturer code | DFBS followed by the shade number |
| Suitable for | Babywear, light garments, accessories, blankets, shawls, colourwork, knitting and crochet |
Help fine merino keep its softness and shape
Use the ball-band instructions and a gentle wool-safe cycle, generally no warmer than 30°C.
Choose an appropriate detergent and avoid bleach or harsh treatment.
Support wet knitwear, return it to its intended measurements and dry it flat.
Fold finished garments and protect natural-fibre projects during longer storage.
Choose the colour style that suits your pattern
Baby Supremo solid colours
Choose this range for a uniform finish, clean texture, planned stripes, intarsia and colourwork with clear contrast.
Baby Supremo Fantasy
Choose the Fantasy range when you want gentle changing colour to emerge without switching yarns.
View Baby Supremo Fantasy 4 PlyBaby Supremo 4 Ply FAQs
Is Baby Supremo a 4 ply yarn?
Yes. It is a New Zealand 4 ply yarn with approximately 200 metres in each 50g ball.
Is it made from real merino wool?
Yes. The fibre is 100% superfine superwash merino wool.
Is it suitable for baby knitting?
Yes. Baby Supremo is designed for soft baby knits. Always consider the recipient's sensitivity, the pattern requirements and how the finished item will be used.
Can I use it for colourwork?
Yes. Its smooth solid shades suit stripes, intarsia, Fair Isle and other fine colourwork. Choose shades with enough light and dark contrast for the motif.
Can I crochet with it?
Yes. Choose the hook size recommended by the pattern, then make a swatch and adjust until the fabric has the intended drape and density.
Can I machine wash it?
It is a superwash yarn. Follow the ball-band instructions, use gentle wool-safe care and reshape the finished project to dry.
Why might the colour look different on my screen?
Displays and lighting reproduce colour differently. Use the official photograph, shade number and shade name together when selecting.
Choose your Broadway Baby Supremo shade
Select a colour, confirm the pattern's metreage and order enough for the complete project so your handmade piece can grow without interruption.
Explore the Colour Card