Steal the show with a base that works hard behind the scenes to make your stitches pop. Dramaturg is the flagship 100% Superwash Merino DK base from Leading Men Fiber Arts. Plied with a springy 4-strand construction, it delivers spectacular stitch definition, crisp texture, and the kind of buttery hand-feel that makes working through your row count an absolute joy.

Hand-dyed in small batches with signature theatrical flair, Dramaturg takes color with unbelievable depth—from vibrant, show-stopping speckles to moody, nuanced tonals. Generously put up in 115g skeins (giving you an extra 15 grams over standard hanks), it gives you just enough bonus yardage to finish those cuffs, rows, or colorwork sections without playing yarn chicken.

Key Details & Specifications

• Fiber Content: 100% Superwash Merino Wool

• Yarn Weight: DK (Category 3)

• Skein Weight: 115 grams (4.06 oz)

• Length: approx. 250 yards (229 meters)

• Structure: 4-ply

• Suggested Knitting Needles: US 5 – 7 (3.75mm – 4.5mm)

• Suggested Crochet Hook: 7 to I-9 (4.5mm – 5.5mm)

• Gauge: 21 – 24 sts = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette

• Care Instructions: Machine wash gentle in cold water with an gentle wool wash. Lay flat to dry. (Hand washing cold is always recommended to prolong the life of hand-dyed fibers and preserve vibrant color saturation).

Project Ideas

• Textured Sweaters & Cardigans: High twist and 4-ply construction make cables, twisted stitches, and textured knits (like moss or seed stitch) sharply defined.

• Cozy Accessories: Winter hats, lush cowls, and squishy shawls that rest next-to-skin without a hint of scratchiness.

• High-Contrast Colorwork: Perfect weight and yardage for stranded colorwork, mosaic patterns, and multi-skein fade projects.