De Rerum Natura Candide
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.
Summer calls for relaxed knits that are breathable & feel wonderful to wear. Candide is a sport weight yarn spun with a beautiful blend of organic Merino wool & recycled cotton. The yarn has a gorgeous matte finish with a subtle heathered look. It is spun & dyed in France with natural dyes that give the fiber soft, nuanced shades.
The yarn is wonderful for a variety of knit projects from tees, tanks & sweaters to wraps, scarves & vests.
Fiber Content: 70% Organic Arles Merino Wool, 30% Recycled Cotton (includes 2% other recycled fibers)
Weight: Fine/ Sport
Yardage: 202 yards
Ball/Skein Weight: 50g
Care: Hand wash, lay flat to dry
Country of Origin: 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. 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.
Needle Size: US 1-4 (2.25-3.5 mm) needle
Knitting Stitch Gauge: 6.5-5.5 stitches per 1”/ 26-22 stitches per 4”
Knitting Row Gauge: 40-34 rows per 4”
