De Rerum Natura Alice Hortensia

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 Merino 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. 

Wear your knits all year!  Alice is a light, lofty blend of Arles Merino wool & linen.  Spun into a fingering weight, the yarn is incredibly versatile for short & long sleeve sweaters, cardigans, wraps & other accessories.

The yarn has a beautiful hand & is comfortable to knit & wear.  Each colorway has a lovely visual texture with visible linen fibers.  This gives garments a unique, relaxed appearance. 

 

Fiber Content: 75% Organic Arles Merino Wool, 25% Linen

Weight: Super Fine/ Fingering

Yardage: 236 yards

Ball/Skein Weight: 50g

Care: Hand wash, lay flat to dry

Country of Origin: Made from the precious fleece of Merinos d'Arles, raised in organic farming near Aureille in Provence (France), Spun in Italy

 

Needle Size: US 1.5-4 (2.5-3.5 mm) needle

Knitting Stitch Gauge: 7-6 stitches per 1”/ 28-24 stitches per 4”

Knitting Row Gauge: 36-32 rows per 4”