B-TEX MERINO ESENCIA DK is made from 100% 20-micron Patagonian merino wool and comes in 100 g / 3.53 oz balls with approximately 270 m / 295 yd per ball. Its identity comes directly from the fiber: MERINO ESENCIA is presented in undyed natural fleece shades, combining softness, warmth and an intermediate DK weight that allows both the wool and the stitch texture to remain visible.
What should you know before choosing this yarn?
MERINO ESENCIA is a DK / CYC #3 Light yarn with approximately 270 m / 295 yd per 100 g / 3.53 oz. As a working reference, Budetex recommends 4.5–5.5 mm / US 7–9 knitting needles or a 4–5.5 mm / US G-6–I-9 crochet hook. Choose your natural shade and calculate the number of balls from your pattern yardage and gauge swatch.
Fiber and construction of MERINO ESENCIA DK
MERINO ESENCIA is made from 20-micron Patagonian merino wool and has a 3-ply construction. Its colors come from the fleece itself, with no added dye. Small variations in shade may occur between batches as a natural result of working with undyed wool.
The fine diameter of the merino fiber contributes to a soft hand, while the DK weight gives the yarn enough body for garments and accessories without moving into a heavier yarn category.
Fiber content
100% 20-micron Patagonian merino wool
Yarn weight
DK · CYC #3 Light
Weight and length
100 g / 3.53 oz · approximately 270 m / 295 yd
Recommended tools
Knitting: 4.5–5.5 mm / US 7–9
Crochet: 4–5.5 mm / US G-6–I-9
How does it feel and behave?
The natural elasticity of merino wool gives the yarn flexibility as stitches are formed. Its DK weight creates fabrics with an intermediate amount of body, while the undyed palette lets ribbing, cables and textured stitches remain visually prominent without strong color competing with the structure of the fabric.
Your gauge swatch will help determine whether you prefer a more compact fabric or one with greater drape. As with any garment yarn, wash and dry your swatch before making final decisions about gauge and size.
MERINO ESENCIA has a 3-ply construction. Ply describes how the strand itself is built and should not be confused with its DK yarn-weight category.
What does merino wool bring to the finished fabric?
Softness against the skin
The fine 20-micron fiber contributes to a soft feel in garments and accessories. Individual sensitivity to wool can still vary.
Warmth and thermal comfort
Wool's natural crimp helps trap insulating air. In DK weight, MERINO ESENCIA provides warmth with an intermediate amount of body.
Moisture management
Wool can absorb and release moisture vapor, contributing to comfort next to the body during wear.
Natural elasticity
The elasticity of merino wool contributes to movement and recovery in the fabric, particularly useful in cuffs, ribbing and everyday garments.
The final result will also depend on stitch pattern, gauge, garment construction and care.
What to make with MERINO ESENCIA DK
- Sweaters, vests and cardigans: when you want warmth and an undyed natural palette.
- Cables and textured stitches: when you want the structure of the fabric to become a visible part of the design.
- Hats, cowls and accessories: for projects that combine softness, moderate body and natural fleece shades.
BUDETEX RECOMMENDS
Choose MERINO ESENCIA when you want undyed 20-micron merino wool and want the fiber, stitch texture and natural color to define the finished piece. Its DK weight makes it versatile for warm garments and accessories.
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There are currently no designs published in the library specifically associated with MERINO ESENCIA DK. You can still explore the collection to compare projects, yarn weights, fibers and techniques across the B-TEX range.
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How much yarn do I need?
Each 100 g / 3.53 oz ball contains approximately 270 m / 295 yd. Divide the total length required by your pattern by the length per ball and round up. If you are working with several natural shades, calculate each color separately.
Actual yarn requirements vary with size, gauge, stitch pattern and any modifications to the design. Your pattern yardage and gauge swatch should always take priority over a general estimate.
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Estimate your project requirements and convert the total length into 100 g balls of MERINO ESENCIA DK. You can also calculate from your own gauge swatch.
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MERINO ESENCIA DK or another yarn?
Compare fiber content, construction, yardage and yarn weight before substituting one yarn for another. Even two yarns with natural undyed shades can create very different fabrics when their fiber blends and yarn weights are different.
ANOTHER OPTION TO COMPARE
INKA Sport also works with undyed natural shades, but combines 50% dehaired llama and 50% 21-micron merino wool. It provides approximately 350 m / 383 yd per 100 g / 3.53 oz and belongs to the lighter Sport category. Its blend creates a different texture and requires a new gauge swatch when substituting MERINO ESENCIA.
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Technical specifications
| Brand |
B-TEX |
| Line / family |
MERINO ESENCIA DK |
| Fiber content |
100% 20-micron Patagonian merino wool |
| Yarn weight |
DK · CYC #3 Light |
| Package size |
1 ball · 100 g / 3.53 oz |
| Length / yardage |
Approximately 270 m / 295 yd per 100 g / 3.53 oz |
| Construction |
3-ply |
| Recommended knitting needles |
4.5–5.5 mm / US 7–9 |
| Recommended crochet hook |
4–5.5 mm / US G-6–I-9 |
| Color |
Undyed natural fleece shades |
| Unit sold |
1 ball in the selected natural shade |
The listed price corresponds to one 100 g / 3.53 oz ball of MERINO ESENCIA DK in the selected shade.
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B-TEX is the yarn brand developed by Budetex from fibers sourced in Argentina and South America, combining local identity with international technical references. The collection brings together different fibers, blends, yarn weights and color palettes for a wide range of knitting and crochet projects. At Budetex, we develop and select each B-TEX yarn with the goal of providing clear technical information, collection continuity and a distinctive identity within contemporary Argentine textile culture.
