Born from the desire for traceable, ethical yarn spun, dyed & sourced in France, De Rerum Natura produces incredible yarns in a sophisticated, modern palette. The yarns are small batch, artisan creations that knit into garments & accessories that will be treasured for a lifetime. Slow fashion is exemplified in the laborious process to spin & dye each of the yarns. All of the unbleached wool in De Rerum Natura yarns come from Arles Marino sheep. The 21.5 micron wool is extremely soft, durable & has a gorgeous elasticity due to the pronounced crimp of the fleece. These happy sheep pasture in the southeast of France with the best possible breeding practices. Relax in summer garments knit in incredibly soft Robinson. The worsted weight, woolen-spun yarn has a relaxed drape & a matte, casual finish. Tweedy & comfortable, the yarn is spun with organic Arles Merino wool & recycled cotton, then spun & dyed in France with natural dyes. Robinson blooms beautifully when blocked. The pastel palette is perfect for long weekends or resort vacations. Fiber Content: 70% Organic Arles Merino Wool, 30% Recycled Cotton (includes 2% of others recycled fibers) Weight: Medium/ Worsted Yardage: 270 yards Ball/Skein Weight: 100g Care: Hand wash, lay flat to dry Country of Origin: This yarn is made from the wool of Arles merinos raised in organic farming in Provence and from cotton recycled on the spot by the spinning mill thanks to a patented technique that preserves the length of the fibres. To create this palette, part of the wool is dyed with natural plant extracts (indigo, chestnut, reseda, madder and cochineal) selected for their shade and strength. The dyed and unbleached yarns are then mixed to create the colour range according to the chosen blends and then woolen spun. The range includes two undyed colours:the unbleached "sucre glace" colour and the "nougat" colour which is a blend of 60% unbleached Arles merino / 10% black French merino and 30% recycled cotton. This yarn was dyed and spun in France in the Tarn region by companies with the "living heritage company" label Needle Size: US 6-7 (4-4.5 mm) needle Knitting Stitch Gauge: 5-4.75 stitches per 1"/ 20-19 stitches per 4" Knitting Row Gauge: 28-25 rows per 4"
