Baah Yarn La Jolla | Fingering Weight Superwash Merino Yarn

Make every stitch count with Baah Yarn La Jolla, a premium fingering-weight yarn hand-dyed in small batches in the USA. Made from 100% superwash merino wool, it’s prized for its vibrant colorways, next-to-skin softness, and crisp stitch definitionperfect for garments and accessories youll wear again and again.

What Makes It Unique

Baah Yarn La Jolla (pronounced as La Hoy Ya) is spun from 100% superwash merino, known for its buttery softness and exceptional color retention. The yarn is tightly plied for excellent durability and minimal pilling. Each skein is hand-dyed in Las Vegas, Nevada, drawing color inspiration from Balinese art and scenery. Available in semi-solid, tonal, and variegated hues, every skein is one-of-a-kind.

Project Applications

This versatile fingering weight yarn (comparable to 4-ply UK / 5-ply AU) is a favorite for:

• Socks, with recommended reinforcement at heels and toes
• Shawls, wraps, and lightweight scarves
• Baby sweaters, booties, and hats
• Fine-gauge sweaters, cardigans, and tees
• Delicate lace, cables, or textured stitches

Made to Meet Real Makers’ Standards

La Jolla isnt just soft and colorfulits dependable. Whether youre chasing clean cables, feather-light lace, or a long-lasting sock, this yarn delivers on what matters: rich color that lasts, a smooth ply that resists splitting, and enough bounce to keep your stitches lively. The generous yardage makes it ideal for both one-skein showpieces and multi-skein garments that hold their shape and beauty over time.

Color Considerations

Each skein is hand-dyed, so natural variation occurseven within the same colorway. For best results:

• Buy enough yarn for your full project at once
• Alternate skeins every 12 rows for consistent blending
• Test for colorfastness when using highly contrasting shades

Care Instructions

• Hand wash in cold water using a no-rinse wool wash
• Avoid agitation or soaking to prevent felting
• Support garments while wet to avoid stretching
• Dry flat; never wring or hang

Blocking & Swatching Tips

• Always swatch and block before beginning your project
• Spray-block or soak gently, then shape with rust-proof pins or wires
• Allow to dry completely before unpinning
• Block 510% larger to account for post-blocking relaxation

Specifications

• Fiber Content: 100% Superwash Merino Wool
• Weight: Fingering
• Skein Size: 115 g (4.06 oz)
• Yardage: 400 yards (366 meters)
• Recommended Needles: US 02 (22.75 mm)
• Knitting Gauge: 30 sts = 4 (10 cm)
• Recommended Crochet Hook: US B-1 to E-4 (2.25 mm to 3.5 mm)
• Crochet Gauge:(sc): 2132 stitches = 4 inches (10 cm)
  (Gauge can vary based on hook size, tension, and pattern)
• Care: Hand wash cold, dry flat
• Made in: Las Vegas Nevada, USA