De Rerum Natura Alice
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”
