Alina

Description

Alina is a soft blend of merino (83%) and linen (17%).

Very soft with a slight tweed texture.

The two plies of this yarn have a medium twist so they naturally and gently open away from each other, giving the yarn a lively, textured look when knitted. For sweaters and pullovers, it’s crisper than a single-ply yarn like Aristo, which creates a more structured fabric. Ideal if you want a bit more body in your finished piece. For shawls, lace stitches really pop as the folds open up the holes in the lace.

Natural linen gives the yarn a textured finish with a subtle drape and creates a rustic look, almost handspun when knitted.

Our yarns are hand-dyed, so plan the quantity you need for your projects, as color can vary from one dye lot to another. We do our best to match our photos as closely as possible; however, screens can vary. So the color of the skeins you receive may differ slightly from the photo shown. For a more even knit, I recommend alternating your skeins.

Suggested needle sizes and gauge:

Needles: 2.5–4 mm (US 1–6),
Gauge (stockinette): 28 sts x 36 rows over 10 cm/4 in on 3.25 mm (US 3) needles
Yardage: 375 m/100 g
Care:

Hand wash with a wool detergent like Soak, ideally below 30°C; avoid twisting. Dry flat away from direct sunlight; do not wring or tumble dry.

Project suggestion I made with this Alina base:

Medvind available in the knitting kit section.

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I named this merino–linen yarn Alina. This name means Noble, just like linen, which is also the oldest noble fiber in the world!