Maximo, Mon Amour!
Maximo is classified as a “chunky” yarn which refers to the weight of yarn. This, however, isn’t how heavy it is, rather it refers to the increased thickness of the strand. And that is precisely what makes Maximo so unique for it is rare to find merino wool that is this thick. Furthermore, despite its thickness, it is actually pretty light.
Many knitters find chunky yarn easier to work with than lighter ‘weight' (smaller/thinner) yarns because it makes fabulous big and defined stitches with extra thickness to grab onto.
Merino wool is very special because it is one of the finest and most exclusive fibres available with a unique shine and softness. It also has many properties that make it very popular:
Highly Elastic
Its high elasticity has to do with the crimping of the wool fibre: up to 40 crimps per centimetre! Garments knit with merino allow free body movement and stretch with you, yet return to their original shape making them resistant to wrinkling and sagging.
Not Itchy
Due to the fineness of the fibre it is also extremely soft. So, it does not aggravate the skin and does not cause any itching when worn directly on the skin making it the perfect choice for even the most sensitive skin.
Thermoregulating
Merino wool is highly breat
