Opal

The Real Wool Shop in Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada carries a variety of wool, wool mix,  bamboo and cotton sock yarns from the Opal, Berroco, James C Brett and Estelle lines. 

These are self-patterning, colourful,  soft, 4ply sock yarns that are machine washable. Great for sweaters too.

75% wool, 25% polyamide

100g = 425m (1 skein = 1 pair of socks) 

Needles 2.5 - 3 mm

Tension: 30st x 42 rows

 Care: Machine washable / dryable

The Real Wool Shop in Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada carries a variety of wool, wool mix,  bamboo and cotton sock yarns from the Opal, Berroco, James C Brett, Lang and Estelle lines. 

The Hundertwasser range has been inspired by the Austrian-born New Zealand artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser, an Austrian painter, and sculptor who embraced bold colours.  

A beautiful, 4 ply self-patterning yarn

75% super wash wool, 25% polyamide

100g = 425m (1 skein = 1 pair of socks) 

Needles 2.5 - 3 mm

The Real Wool Shop in Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada carries a variety of wool, wool mix,  bamboo and cotton sock yarns from  Opal, Berroco, James C Brett, Lang and Estelle lines. 

One 100g 4 ply ball is enough to make an adult size pair of socks. Alternatively, can be teamed up with Opal's multi-coloured, self patterning sock yarn for toe and heel contrast. Also great for knitting hats, mitts, shawls, and sweaters!

75% super wash wool / 25% polyamide
Weight 4 Ply
Needle Size 2.5mm (US 1 / 2)
Tension 30 stitches, 42 rows to 10cm / 4" square
Ball Weight 100g
Length 425m / 464yds
Care Machine wash at 30C

The Real Wool Shop in Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada carries a variety of wool, wool mix,  bamboo and cotton sock yarns from the Opal, Berroco, James C Brett and Estelle lines. 

Howdy , Opal Friends! Our Opal Country collection sparks an atmospheric natural romance. We take you on a journey of comfort with flame warmth and evening atmosphere. We listen to the sounds of western swing in a robust music barn and look forward to a drink together in the saloon. Opal Country combines the colours of nature in 4 shades, so that there are the right colors for every country boy and country girl.

• 75% virgin wool (super wash) / 25% polyamide
• 100g ball approx. 425m
• Opal sweater and sock yarn 4-ply
• soft and absorbent
• durable
• not felting
• not incoming
• Machine washable at 40°C thanks to the Super wash finish
• suitable for knitting machines                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

The Real Wool Shop in Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada carries a variety of wool, wool mix,  bamboo and cotton sock yarns from the Opal, Berroco, James C Brett, Lang and Estelle lines. 

The Real Wool Shop in Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada carries a variety of wool, wool mix,  bamboo and cotton sock yarns from the Opal, Berroco, Sirdar, James C Brett and Estelle lines. 

Opal Cotton Premium 2020 - a collection of self patterning sock yarn in a soft, light blend of cotton, wool and polyamide (nylon) AND the perfect cool, soothing summer must-have colors! One 100 gram skein will knit up an average pair of adult socks using 2.25mm - 2.75mm needles.  Limited editions, enjoy them while you can!

Blend: 38% Super wash Wool, 32% Polyamide, 30% Cotton
Yardage: 445yds / 410m
Yarn Weight:1: Fingering Weight
Gauge: 30sts = 4" / 10cm on 2.00 - 3.00mm / US 0 - 2.5 needles:
Hook/Needle Size:2.00mm / US0 - 3.00mm / US2.5

The Real Wool Shop in Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada carries a variety of wool, wool mix,  bamboo and cotton sock yarns from the Opal, Berroco, James C Brett and Estelle lines. 

Opal Jazz is a snazzy range of purpose-designed sock yarns whose names are inspired by all things jazz.

Get creative with these jazzy colour motifs.  Fun multicolour 4 ply blends

75% super wash wool, 25% polyamide

100g = 425m (1 skein = 1 pair of socks) 

Needles 2.5 - 3 mm

The Real Wool Shop in Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada carries a variety of wool, wool mix,  bamboo and cotton sock yarns from the Opal, Berroco, Sirdar, James C Brett and Estelle lines. 

Vincent van Gogh often carried out colour experiments with balls of wool for his paintings. Opal, on the other hand, was inspired by Van Gogh's paintings. This gorgeous collection, based on paintings such as Starry Night, Café Terrace at Night, Vase with Twelve Sunflowers and Bedroom in Arles, is the result. The colour palette of a particular painting is always incorporated in the 8 colours of the yarn collection.

75% Super wash Wool, 25% Nylon

100 g, 464 yds (425 m)

30 sts, 2.25 - 3 mm needles

Machine wash cold, lay flat to dry.

Made in Germany

Opal Yarn has brought back some of their formerly retired Rainforest colourways to celebrate 20 Years of Rainforest! Revisit these fab colours while you can. Each one self-patterns as you knit in the round. Opal donates proceeds from the sale of this yarn to foundations that save habitat from development and clear-cutting.

Size: 425m / 100 gram ball
Content: 75% wool, 25% polyamide
Gauge: 8sts= 1" on US 1
Care: gentle machine wash and dry
*1 ball makes 1 pair of socks*

The Real Wool Shop in Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada carries a variety of wool, wool mix,  bamboo and cotton sock yarns from the Opal, Berroco, James C Brett, Lang and Estelle lines. 

The Hundertwasser range has been inspired by the Austrian-born New Zealand artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser, an Austrian painter, and sculptor who embraced bold colours.  

• 75% virgin wool (superwash) / 25% polyamide
• 100g ball approx. 425m
• Opal Sweater and Sock Yarn 4-ply
• soft and absorbent
• durable
• non-felting
• unshrinkable
• Machine washable at 40°C thanks to superwash finish
• suitable for knitting machines

The Real Wool Shop in Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada carries a variety of wool, wool mix,  bamboo and cotton sock yarns from the Opal, Berroco, James C Brett and Estelle lines. 

Opal Sweet Kiss 4-Ply is a yarn formed by 4 strands with a thin thickness, suitable to work with 2.5 mm knitting needles. It is a "Pullover & Sockenwolle" yarn, which guarantees versatility, allowing you to knit all kind of autumn and winter projects!

It is available in a romantic and bright colour palette, that will form speckled stripes in your projects. It is an ideal yarn to make warm socks with a unique colour pattern. Of course, it is also perfect to knit sweaters, hats, gloves, scarfs and other winter pieces.

• Fiber content: 75% wool, 25% nylon
• Ball size: 100 grams
• Yarn Weight: 4ply
• Approximate length: 425 meters
• Recommended needle size: 2.5mm
• Care: Machine washable but it is always wise to follow the care instructions on the ball band.

Water, the elixir of life in its incredible diversity. The bathtub diver likes it  warm and listens to the bubbles bursting in his cozy bubble bath.
Get up and get out of the waterbed castle and into your yellow boots. Would you rather walk along the rubber boot catwalk or splash around in the puddle ?
The wave crest riding and rapids rodeo are for all the brave cold water fans, while the dragonfly water dance only brings you delicately into contact with the surface of the water. Opal Crazy Waters combines an exciting design with beautiful color combinations.

Fingering/4ply
75% wool and 25% polyamide (sometimes includes polyester)
100gm ball 
Approx. 425m/464yds
Care instructions: Machine wash and dry, Non-felting.

The Real Wool Shop in Carleton Place, Ontario carries a great selection of yarns from Berroco, Cascade, Estelle, King Cole, James C Brett,  Wendy, West Yorkshire Spinners, Pro Lanna,  Hayfield, Lopi, and more! Coming in many fibres, such as wool, cotton, alpaca, silk, and acrylic, as well as blends, in 4PLY, Sport, DK, Worsted, Aran, Chunky, and super chunky weights.

Opal Rainforest 19 Sock Yarn is a quality self-patterning sock yarn in 4 gorgeous colour combinations for wonderful long-lasting socks that are fun to knit. 6 PLY

Sock yarns are wonderfully versatile and are the perfect choice for knitting mittens, gloves and hats as well as socks. Suitable for knitting machines.

The Real Wool Shop in Carleton Place, Ontario carries a great selection of yarns from Berroco, Cascade, Estelle, King Cole, James C Brett, Wendy, West Yorkshire Spinners, Pro Lana, Hayfield, Lopi, and more! Coming in many fibres, such as wool, cotton, alpaca, silk, and acrylic, as well as blends, in 4Ply, Sport, DK, Worsted, Aran, Chunky, and super chunky weights.

Sock yarns are wonderfully versatile and are the perfect choice for knitting mittens, gloves, hats, shawls, scarves and sweaters.

The Real Wool Shop in Carleton Place, Ontario carries a great selection of yarns from Berroco, Cascade, Estelle, King Cole, James C Brett, Wendy, West Yorkshire Spinners, Pro Lana, Hayfield, Lopi, and more! Coming in many fibres, such as wool, cotton, alpaca, silk, and acrylic, as well as blends, in 4PLY, Sport, DK, Worsted, Aran, Chunky, and super chunky weights.

The Real Wool Shop in Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada carries a variety of wool, wool mix,  bamboo and cotton sock yarns from the Opal, Berroco,  James C Brett and Estelle lines. 

Opal's Rainforest collection comes in 4 ply that knits up into a fun wildlife stripe.

Needle/Hook size 2.5

• 75% virgin wool (super wash) / 25% polyamide
• 100g balls approx. 425m
• Opal sweater and sock wool 4 Ply
• soft 
• durable
• unshrinkable