Woolfolk Fleck

Woolfolk Fleck combines Woolfolk’s exceptionally soft Ultimate Merino® with subtle Donegal flecks for a yarn that feels luxurious but has a relaxed, beautifully textured look. The tiny natural-toned flecks add depth to Woolfolk’s sophisticated palette without overwhelming your stitches, giving even simple stockinette a little extra character.

At a versatile sport/DK weight, Fleck is especially lovely for sweaters, cardigans, vests, scarves, and other pieces where you want a lightweight fabric with warmth, softness, and understated texture. Its smooth merino base keeps the yarn comfortable next to the skin, while the Donegal adds just enough rustic contrast to make the finished fabric interesting.

Yarn Details

• Weight: Sport/DK
• Fiber Content: 90% Ovis 21 Ultimate Merino® Wool, 10% Donegal
• Yardage: 160 yards / 145 meters
• Skein Weight: 50 grams
• Gauge: 5.5-6.5 stitches per inch
• Needle Size: US 3–5 (3.25–3.75 mm)
• Care: Hand wash cool; lay flat to dry

Why You’ll Love Woolfolk Fleck

• Incredible Softness: Woolfolk’s Ultimate Merino® gives Fleck the exceptionally soft hand the brand is known for, making it a wonderful choice for garments worn close to the skin.
• Subtle Donegal Texture: Tiny natural-colored flecks give the fabric dimension and character while keeping Woolfolk’s clean, modern aesthetic.
• A Versatile Sport/DK Weight: Light enough for comfortable layering but warm enough for cool weather, Fleck works beautifully for both garments and accessories.
• Beautiful in Simple Stitches: The flecked surface means stockinette, garter stitch, and straightforward ribbing have plenty of visual interest without needing elaborate stitch patterns.

What to Knit with Woolfolk Fleck

Fleck is especially well suited to lightweight sweaters, relaxed cardigans, vests, scarves, cowls, and other projects that let its soft hand and subtle texture shine.

Featured Project: Boneyard Shawl
Stephen West’s Boneyard Shawl is a simple triangular shawl that’s especially well suited to Woolfolk Fleck. Stockinette sections let the tiny Donegal accents show, while garter-stitch ridges add another layer of texture without competing with the yarn. The shawl is worked from the top center outward and has an easy, repetitive rhythm once the construction is established. 

Other patterns we like include:

• DIGE Vest by Josée Paquin
• TROMPET Pullover by Josée Paquin
• KEJSAR Hat by Sari Nordlund

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