Onion Wool + Nettle No. 4

ONION No. 4 is one of those yarns that looks exciting even before you’ve started knitting. The combination of wool and nettle fibers gives the yarn a beautiful, slightly heathered effect, which adds life and depth to even a simple stockinette-stitched sweater.

The nettle fibers don't just add character to the color – they also provide a subtle sheen that plays beautifully with the softer, matte finish of the wool. The result is a knit that feels natural and luxurious, while still having something special about it.

This makes No. 4 truly great for sweaters, cardigans, vests, and designs with simple textures. You don't necessarily need an advanced pattern to get an interesting knit – the yarn can easily be the detail in itself.

If you want even more texture, you can play around with the look further. For example, add a strand of Cosmo for small glints of sequins or Make it Tweed for extra flecks and a more distinct tweed look.

🧶 How much do you need?

For a standard adult sweater or pullover, you should generally expect to use about 6–9 balls of ONION No. 4, depending on size and design.

Why should you choose ONION No. 4?

Because you get the best of a classic wool yarn – but with much more personality. The nettle fibers provide that fine heathering and subtle sheen that brings the colors to life and makes the finished project a little more interesting.

It is one of those yarns where a simple pattern can actually be the best choice, because the yarn is allowed to show what it can do.

Colors may vary slightly from screen to screen and may therefore differ slightly from the actual color of the yarn.