Create beautifully soft baby knits with the premium DMC 100% Baby 4 Ply Merino yarn range. Made from wonderfully soft superwash merino wool, this lightweight 4 ply yarn is designed for delicate baby garments, heirloom projects, fine knitwear, and timeless handmade gifts.
Gentle against sensitive skin and beautifully smooth to knit with, DMC Baby Merino is a favourite among knitters looking for softness, comfort, and elegant stitch definition. The fine 4 ply construction creates lightweight garments with beautiful drape, making it ideal for baby cardigans, blankets, booties, bonnets, shawls, and delicate layering pieces.
The superwash merino composition provides warmth without heaviness while also offering the practicality of machine washability, perfect for modern baby knits designed to be loved and worn often. Whether you are knitting for a newborn, creating a thoughtful handmade gift, or working on lightweight garments for all ages, this yarn delivers softness and quality in every stitch.
Why knitters love DMC 100% Baby 4 Ply Merino:
- Beautifully soft superwash merino wool
- Gentle on delicate and sensitive skin
- Lightweight 4 ply construction
- Excellent stitch definition and smooth texture
- Ideal for baby garments, blankets, shawls, and fine knitwear
- Machine washable for easy everyday care
- Warm yet breathable natural fibre
- Perfect for knitting and crochet projects
- Elegant colour palette for timeless makes
Yarn Details
- Yarn Weight: 4 Ply / Fingering
- Ball Weight: 50g
- Fibre Content: 100% Superwash Merino Wool
- Recommended Needle Size: 3.00mm
- Recommended Crochet Hook: 3.00mm
- Length: Approx. 225m
- Care Instructions: Gentle machine wash
- Suitable For: Baby garments, blankets, shawls, cardigans, booties, heirloom knitting, and lightweight accessories
This yarn pairs beautifully with fine knitting needles and lightweight crochet hooks, making it a wonderful choice for detailed baby knitting, lacework, textured garments, and modern heirloom projects.
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Whether you are knitting a treasured newborn gift, a beautifully soft baby blanket, or a lightweight merino cardigan, DMC 100% Baby 4 Ply Merino brings softness, warmth, and timeless knitting enjoyment to every project.

