Stop by our Alexandria store now through June 1 and get inspired with our WoolDreamers Saona trunk show, featuring three knit and crochet patterns that are sure to become wardrobe staples.

Wooldreamers Saona is available in our Alexandria shop or on our capsule!

Air Tee

Sizes

XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL; finished bust circumference of 30 (34) 36 (40) 45 (48) 52 (56) 60” (the final size of garment includes 5” of ease)

Yarn

4 (4) 5 (5) 6 (6) 7 (7) 8 balls of WoolDreamers Saona (50% Merina Entrefina and Manchega Traceable Wool and 50% Andalusian Cotton; 240 yards/ 220 meters per 50-gram ball). Shown in colorway Guthrie.

Gauge & Suggested Needles

26 stitches and 40 rows = 4″ on US#4 (3.5mm) needles, in stockinette stitch worked flat, blocked

Outline Tank

Sizes

XS (S, M, L, 1X){2X, 3X, 4X, 5X} to fit chest measurement of 28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46){48-50, 52-54, 56-58, 60-62}”

Yarn

2 (2, 2-3, 3, 3){3, 4, 4, 5} balls of WoolDreamers Saona (50% Merina Entrefina and Manchega Traceable Wool and 50% Andalusian Cotton; 240 yards/ 220 meters per 50-gram ball).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

25 stitches and 33 rows = 4″ on US#4 (3.5mm) needles, in stockinette, flat, and in the round, blocked

Sweetheart Jersey

Sizes

1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9) to fit finished bust circumference of 30¼ (34, 38½, 42, 45¾) (50¼, 54, 57½, 61¼)”. Designed to be worn with positive ease around bust of 0 – 2¼”

Yarn

While the pattern calls for DK-weight yarn, the sample you’ll see in the shop is made with a single strand of Saona for a light and airy look. Check your gauge to make any size adjustments you need!

The following amounts are approximate for a cropped jersey with long sleeves: 4 (4, 5, 5, 5) (6, 6, 7, 7) balls of WoolDreamers Saona (50% Merina Entrefina and Manchega Traceable Wool and 50% Andalusian Cotton; 240 yards/ 220 meters per 50-gram ball).

The following amounts are approximate for a hip-length jersey with long sleeves: 4 (5, 5, 6, 6) (7, 7, 8, 9) balls of WoolDreamers Saona (50% Merina Entrefina and Manchega Traceable Wool and 50% Andalusian Cotton; 240 yards/ 220 meters per 50-gram ball).

Suggested Gauge and Hook

16 stitches and 8 rows = 4″ on US H-8 (5.0 mm) hook

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Joining the worsted-weight Lar, Doce Lar! and DK-weight Re-Use in Rosários 4’s Ecofriendly Collection, this super-bulky cable-plied yarn is perfect for summery totes, baskets, baby blankets, and make-in-a-flash garments, in a palette of sunny brights and relaxed neutrals.

Yarn Details

• Super bulky weight
• 100% organic cotton
• 93 yards (85 meters) per 100-gram skein
• US #11-13 (8 – 9 mm) needles or L-11 – M/N-13 crochet hooks
• 11 stitches & 16 rows = 4”
• Hand wash, dry flat
• $15, in-store only

Our Pattern Picks

Maresia

Sizes

XS (S, M, L, XL, XXL); finished circumference 38.5 (43, 47.25, 51.5, 56, 58.5)”.

Yarn

MC: 5 (5, 6, 7, 8, 8) skeins Rosários 4 Bouquet (100% organic cotton; 93 yards/85 meters per 100-gram skein).
CC1, CC2: 1 skein each Rosários 4 Bouquet (100% organic cotton; 93 yards/85 meters per 100-gram skein).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

11 stitches and 18 rows = 4” on US#10.75 (7 mm) needles, in stockinette stitch worked in the round after wet blocking.

French Market Bag

Sizes

One size; 19 x 20″.

Yarn

3 skeins Rosários 4 Bouquet (100% organic cotton; 93 yards/85 meters per 100-gram skein).

Gauge & Suggested Hook

16 stitches and 6 rows = 4” on US#K-10½ (6.5 mm) hook, in pattern stitch after wet blocking.

Wave Tee

Sizes

XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL); finished circumference 34¼ (35½) 37½ (39½) 42¼ (46) 49¼ (53¼) 56 (59¾)”.

Yarn

4 (5) 5 (5) 5 (6) 6 (7) 7 (7) skeins Rosários 4 Bouquet (100% organic cotton; 93 yards/85 meters per 100-gram skein).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

12 stitches and 22 rows = 4” on US#10 (6 mm) needles, in stockinette stitch worked in the round after wet blocking.

Solitude Blanket

Sizes

One size; 36″ square.

Yarn

MC, CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4: 1 skein each Rosários 4 Bouquet (100% organic cotton; 93 yards/85 meters per 100-gram skein).

Suggested Hook

US-P/Q (15 mm) hook.

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“Lar doce lar” is Portuguese for “home sweet home”, a fitting name for this colorful yarn! Part of Rosários 4’s Ecofriendly Collection, this 100% cotton worsted weight’s vibrant shades are ideal for summery hats, totes, tops, and home goods. (You’ve been asking for an affordable workhorse cotton in worsted, and now we’ve found it for you!)

Yarn Details

• Worsted weight
• 100% cotton
• 252 yards (230 meters) per 200-gram skein
• US #6-7 (4 – 4.5 mm) needles or 7 – I/9 crochet hooks
• 16 stitches & 26 rows = 4”
• Machine or hand wash, dry flat
• $17, in-store only

Our Pattern Picks

THEA Top

Sizes

S (M) L (XL) XXL; finished circumference 34.5 (38.5) 42.5 (46.5) 50.25″.

Yarn

2 (3) 3 (4) 4 skeins Rosários 4 Lar, Doce Lar! (100% cotton; 252 yards/230 meters per 200-gram skein)

Gauge & Suggested Needles

20 stitches & 26 rows = 4” on US#6 (4 mm) needles, in stockinette stitch worked in the round after wet blocking. Use 5 sizes smaller needle (US#2.5/3 mm) for ribbing.

French Market Bag

Sizes

One size.

Yarn

3 skeins Rosários 4 Lar, Doce Lar! (100% cotton; 252 yards/230 meters per 200-gram skein)

Gauge & Suggested Hook

15 stitches = 4” on US#G-6 (4 mm) hook, in treble mesh after wet blocking.

Rota Jumper

Sizes

1 (2, 3)(4, 5, 6); finished circumference 46.5 (49.25, 54)(56.75, 59.75, 63)”.

Yarn

4 (5, 5)(6, 6, 6) skeins Rosários 4 Lar, Doce Lar! (100% cotton; 252 yards/230 meters per 200-gram skein)

Gauge & Suggested Needles

16 stitches & 22 rows = 4” on US#8 (5 mm) needles, in stockinette stitch, after wet blocking. Use 2 sizes smaller needle (US#6/4 mm) for ribbing.

Gingersnap

Sizes

1 year; finished circumference 23″.

Yarn

MC, CC, CC1: 1 skein each Rosários 4 Lar, Doce Lar! (100% cotton; 252 yards/230 meters per 200-gram skein)

Gauge & Suggested Needles

19 stitches & 25 rows = 4” on US#7 (4.5 mm) needles, in stockinette stitch. after wet blocking.

Blocks For Baby

Sizes

One size; 36″ x 36″.

Yarn

4 skeins Rosários 4 Lar, Doce Lar! (100% cotton; 252 yards/230 meters per 200-gram skein)

Gauge & Suggested Needles

18 stitches = 4” on US#4 (4.5 mm) needles, in stockinette stitch, after wet blocking.

Tiramisu Baby Blanket

Sizes

One size; 32″ x 32″.

Yarn

5 skeins Rosários 4 Lar, Doce Lar! (100% cotton; 252 yards/230 meters per 200-gram skein)

Gauge & Suggested Needles

12 stitches & 13 rows = 4” on US#I-9 (5.5 mm) hook, in single crochet, after wet blocking.

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For LYS Day on Saturday, April 25, we’ll have a trunk show of patterns in Jill’s yarns, freshly restocked shelves of JDMS yarn, and even a little gift of honey from a farm in upstate New York who provides the Rambouillet wool that Jill uses for her yarn Empire.

One of the reasons that we love Jill Draper’s yarns so much is her commitment to supporting her neighbors in the Hudson Valley in the sourcing of her wool. This is no easy feat at this time in our industry, when a variety of factors have seen several American-made yarn brands disappear. Jill’s yarns can be found in several yarnistas’ closets, and we each feel a special connection to the wool and the story of how it was made when we wear our JDMS projects.

Why is local and breed-specific wool important? Hundreds of sheep breeds have been developed over centuries to thrive in their local ecosystems and to produce wool with specific qualities for specific uses – sturdy, lustrous longwools for weaving, soft, fluffy finewools for garments, and a whole range of woolly traits in between. By designing yarns in breed-specific wool, Jill highlights the unique characteristics of each fibre, supporting small farmers and showcasing the many beautiful breeds of sheep while appreciating the work of each person and animal involved in the process.

We caught up with Jill recently to ask about her design philosophy and the current state of yarn making in the US:

A thing that I think makes JDMS yarns special is that I design each one from the fiber up. I buy the wool directly from the people that raise it without middlemen, assuring they get the most money per pound for the hard work they do, then I work with the mills on the twist, plies and even grist. Having a degree in Fashion Design and many semesters of Fabric Science set me up to be able to have the exact yarn I want made into reality.

In the 15 years I’ve been making yarn in the US it has only gotten harder every year. As with all things, costs have gone up, but in addition to that, many mills, dye houses, and farms have closed in recent years, leaving few options for on-shore manufacturing even as people seem to be more interested in domestically produced products. There are only two large commercial wool scouring facilities left in the States, one with a minimum order size of 40,000 pounds, so this leaves basically one facility for all the companies of a similar size to mine to work with, which seems wild.

Every single color in the line starts with only primary colors, there are only 5 dyes in the whole studio, a warm red, a cool red, a warm blue, a cool blue, and a yellow. Kingston (shown above) starts with wool dyed in one of 4 shades (red, blue, yellow, black) plus the natural undyed wool, and all 16 colors are made by blending these.

Which breeds will you find in our Jill Draper yarns? Look for Dorset (Ellsworth), Rambouillet (Empire), Targhee (Kingston), and Black Mountain Welsh (Amalgam) wool sourced from farms in upstate New York, plus Merino (High Plains) raised in Montana. Spun at Green Mountain Spinnery in Vermont and Harrisville Designs in New Hampshire, these all-American yarns are as local as it gets!

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All Jill Draper Makes Stuff yarns are made domestically from sheep to skein, showcasing the many beautiful breeds of American wool while appreciating the work of each person and animal involved in the process.

We’re delighted to welcome back two of our favorite squishy, sheepy, and sustainable Jill Draper yarns to space: Ellsworth and High Plains!

Jill Draper Makes Stuff Ellsworth

Made from dense, springy Dorset wool grown in upstate New York, Ellsworth is a true lace weight single-ply yarn. The sturdy structure of the wool means stitches will block into crisp shape and wear well for years without fear of pilling. Lace isn’t the only thing this yarn is great for – Jill recommends holding multiple strands together for heavier weight projects. This soft woolen-spun yarn’s vibrant colorways are a melange of dyed-in-the-wool colors with evocative names like “Oklahoma Carmine” and “Golden Oyster Mushroom”. Irresistible!

Yarn Details

• Lace weight
• 100% Dorset wool
• 880 yards (805 meters) per 113-gram cone
• 26-32 stitches = 4″ on US#2 to US#5 (2.75-3.75mm) needles or US#C-2 to US#F-5 hooks
• Hand wash, dry flat
• $28, in-store only

Jill Draper Makes Stuff High Plains

Kitten-soft with a soft luster and an amazing drape, High Plains is truly dreamy! Spun from superfine (<15 micron) Merino wool grown in Montana, this incredibly soft, phenomenally squishy yarn is perfect for things you want to wear right next to your skin. A sturdy 4-ply twist gives this springy worsted-spun yarn plenty of durability for projects from cuddly shawls and cowls to cozy sweaters and hats, in gorgeous hand-dyed semisolid shades with equally delicious names: “Irish Butter”, “Blood Orange”, or “Spice Cake”, anyone?

Yarn Details

• Fingering weight
• 100% superfine Merino wool
• 395 yards (361 meters) per 113-gram skein
• 28-30 stitches = 4″ on US#1 to US#3 (2.25-3.25mm) needles or US#B-1 to US#D-3 hooks
• Hand wash, dry flat
• $34, in-store only

Our Pattern Picks

Adventitious

Sizes

1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9) (10, 11, 12); finished bust circumference 37 (41.25, 45.5, 49.75, 52) (56.25, 60.5, 64.75, 69) (73.25, 75.5, 79.75)”, suggested positive ease 8-12″.

Yarn

1 (1, 2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 2) cones Jill Draper Makes Stuff Ellsworth (100% Dorset wool; 880 yards/805 meters per 113-gram cone).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

30 stitches & 38 rounds = 4” on US#2 (2.75 mm) needles in stockinette stitch, after wet blocking.

Amma Granny Square Top

Sizes

One size; finished bust circumference 40″, adjustable to fit smaller or larger sizes.

Yarn

1 cone Jill Draper Makes Stuff Ellsworth (100% Dorset wool; 880 yards/805 meters per 113-gram cone).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

5 rounds = 4” on US#E-4 (3.5 mm) hook, after wet blocking.

Iterate

Sizes

Lace weight (Fingering weight); 70 3/4” X 28”, (75″ x 20″).

Yarn

Lace weight: 1 cone Jill Draper Makes Stuff Ellsworth (100% Dorset wool; 880 yards/805 meters per 113-gram cone).
Fingering weight: 2 skeins Jill Draper Makes Stuff High Plains (100% superfine Merino wool; 395 yards/361 meters per 113-gram skein).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

Lace weight: 18 stitches & 32 rows = 4” on US#4 (3.5 mm) needles, in Pattern 1, after lace blocking.
Fingering weight: 15.5 stitches & 28 rows = 4” on US#6 (4 mm) needles, in Pattern 1, after lace blocking.

Sol

Hey, we know that person!

Sizes

(1, 2, 3) [4, 5, 6] {7, 8, 9}; finished bust circumference (34.25, 38.5, 43) [47.25, 51.75, 56] {60.25, 64.75, 69}”, suggested positive ease 2-8″.

Yarn

(2, 2, 2) [2, 2, 2] {3, 3, 3} skeins Jill Draper Makes Stuff High Plains (100% superfine Merino wool; 395 yards/361 meters per 113-gram skein).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

22 stitches & 28 rows = 4” on US#3 (3.25 mm) needle in stockinette stitch, after wet blocking.

Malduguns (Fen Fire) Sweater

Sizes

1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9); finished bust circumference 28.25 (32, 35.75, 39.75, 43.75) (47.25, 50.75, 54.75, 58.25)”, suggested negative ease 2-4″.

Yarn

3 (3, 3, 4, 4) (4, 5, 5, 5) skeins Jill Draper Makes Stuff High Plains (100% superfine Merino wool; 395 yards/361 meters per 113-gram skein).

Gauge & Suggested Hook

19 stitches & 18 rows = 4” on US#G-6 (4 mm) hook in half-double crochet, after wet blocking.

Tendril

Sizes

One size; 70″ x 32″.

Yarn

1 skein Jill Draper Makes Stuff High Plains (100% superfine Merino wool; 395 yards/361 meters per 113-gram skein).

Gauge & Suggested Hook

US#G-6 (4 mm) hook.

See more pattern ideas for Ellsworth and High Plains here! These two yarns are also great options for many patterns suggested for our Nostalgia Stitch Along, running April 2-June 4, 2026!

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Former fibre space yarnista (and current instructor) Jackson Roe began hand-dyeing yarn in 2020 as a hobby, which soon turned into a full-time business creating captivating colorways:

I come from a fine arts background and have always had a deep love for color. I gravitate towards luxe variegated, lively speckled, and playful neutral colorways.

I draw my inspiration from things that spark joy. I love to read mysteries, fantasies, and romances, which show up in my collections. Childhood memories also influence my colorways, like summer camp and South Florida, where I grew up. I hope you find moments of happiness when you sit down with a skein from Stella Luna Fiber Co!

We’re delighted to welcome more Stella Luna Fiber Co. yarns to space! (Read more about Jackson’s yarn inspirations here!)

Suri Cloud Lace

Love the look of mohair but don’t love the feel? This is the yarn for you! An amazingly soft blend of baby suri alpaca fibre and silk, this gorgeous lace weight gives your projects the fluffy look AND feel you’ve been dreaming of.

Yarn Details

• Lace weight
• 74% baby suri alpaca, 26% silk
• 328 yards (300 meters) per 50-gram skein
• Hand wash, dry flat
• $29, in-store only

Our Pattern Picks

Grove

Knit one for your favorite baby, kid, yourself, everyone!

Sizes

Newborn (3-6 mo, 6-12 mo, 1-2 years, 2-4 years, 4-6 years, 6-8 years, 8-10 years, Adult XS, S, SM, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL, 6XL), finished bust circumference 19.5 (20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 29.5, 31.5, 34.5, 36, 39, 41, 44.5, 47.5, 51.5, 55, 60, 63.5, 69, 73)”, recommended positive ease 2-7″.

Yarn

MC: 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5) skeins Spincycle Yarns Dyed In The Wool (100% superwash wool; 200 yards/183 meters per 100-gram skein)
CC: 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 4) skeins Stella Luna Fiber Co. Suri Cloud Lace (74% baby suri alpaca, 26% silk; 328 yards/300 meters per 50-gram skein)

Gauge & Suggested Needles

17 stitches & 32 rounds = 4” on US#5 (3.75 mm) needles in garter stitch, after wet blocking. Use 2 sizes smaller (US#3/3.25mm) for ribbing.

Bennett Sister Shawl

One half of this simple shawl is worked with two strands of yarn held together for extra coziness!

Sizes

One size; 70″ x 27″

Yarn

MC: 2 skeins (800 yards) fingering weight yarn (simple semi-solid shades recommended)
CC: 2 skeins Stella Luna Fiber Co. Suri Cloud Lace (74% baby suri alpaca, 26% silk; 328 yards/300 meters per 50-gram skein)

Gauge & Suggested Needles

26 stitches & 30 rows = 4” on US#6 (4 mm) needles in stockinette stitch.

Iris Hat

This soft and snuggly cap has a triple-folded brim for added warmth. Great gift knit!

Sizes

One size; to fit 20-23″ circumference.

Yarn

MC: 1 skein Stella Luna Fiber Co. Suri Cloud Lace (74% baby suri alpaca, 26% silk; 328 yards/300 meters per 50-gram skein)
MC: 1 skein (400 yards) fingering weight yarn

Gauge & Suggested Needles

26 stitches & 37 rounds = 4” on US#3 (3.25 mm) needles in 1×1 ribbing, after wet blocking.

Porcelain Berry Shawl

This easy-to-crochet pattern includes instructions for a rectangular scarf or shawl too!

Sizes

Small (Medium, Large); 47¼ (63, 78¾)″ width, 17¾ (25½, 33½)″ depth.

Yarn

2 (3, 4) skeins Stella Luna Fiber Co. Suri Cloud Lace (74% baby suri alpaca, 26% silk; 328 yards/300 meters per 50-gram skein)

Gauge & Suggested Hook

US#D-3 (3.25 mm) hook.

Barley Bandana

The quick cute crochet project you’ve been looking for!

Sizes

Toddler, Child, Adult; 17 (19, 20)″ width.

Yarn

1 skein Stella Luna Fiber Co. Suri Cloud Lace (74% baby suri alpaca, 26% silk; 328 yards/300 meters per 50-gram skein)

Gauge & Suggested Hook

18 stitches & 11 rows = 4″ on US#G-6 (4 mm) hook in pattern stitch, after wet blocking.

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Former fibre space yarnista (and current instructor) Jackson Roe started hand-dyeing yarn in 2020 as a hobby. Soon, her hobby expanded into a full-time passion for creating captivating colorways under the careful supervision of her golden retriever Stella (shown here checking out Jackson’s self-dyed make of Northern Augustins No. 4).

We caught up with Jackson recently to get her thoughts on dyeing yarn, being an indie artist, and where she gets her color inspiration:

Q: How do you describe what you do?

A: I’d describe yarn dyeing as a creative expression through color, inspired by the things that bring me joy. I often create collections based on places I’ve visited, elements of nostalgia, and the media I love, especially books.

Q: Is it different from what you thought you would do when you grew up?

A: I grew up thinking I’d be Britney Spears (I’m a 90s kid). Then, during undergrad, I imagined becoming a history professor, so it’s safe to say this path is quite different from what I once expected! But yarn dyeing, as both a career and a creative outlet, has turned out to be far more fulfilling than I ever imagined.

Q: How did you find yourself going from a fine arts background to dyeing yarn? Did you feel prepared for the change or did you have to do a lot of learning on the fly?

A: My fine arts background gave me a strong foundation in color theory. Whether you’re working with paint, printmaking inks, pastels, or dye pigments, understanding how colors interact plays a huge role in what happens in the dye pans. The biggest learning curve for me was mastering the technical side of dyeing, i.e., using mordants to ensure color fastness.

Q: What challenges do you face as an independent fibre artist? What advice would you give someone who wants to do what you do?

A: One of the biggest challenges of being an indie dyer is having to wear all the hats. Stella Luna Fiber Co. is truly a one-woman show. I handle everything from marketing and product photography to customer service to product development. For anyone interested in dyeing yarn, my advice is to be prepared: there’s a lot more involved than just playing with dye pigments. At the same time, don’t lose sight of what inspires you, lean into the colors and ideas that bring you joy, rather than just chasing what you think will sell. There’s a market for almost anything. In fact, my best-selling color, “Rainbow Trout,” came from my own love of trout fishing!

Q: We’re excited that you are right here in Old Town! How is creating locally important to you?

A: Being part of a local creative community has always been incredibly important to me. When I started Stella Luna Fiber Co. in Tennessee, the local knitting guild and groups played a huge role in supporting me and helping me find my footing as a budding yarn dyer. I also draw so much inspiration from where I live, Old Town and the DMV in general, are full of character, color, and history, and they constantly spark new creative ideas for me.

We’re thrilled to have our first Stella Luna yarn in the shop, with more coming soon!

BFL Aran

Lustrous and durable, Bluefaced Leicester wool is nearly as soft as Merino, with superior stitch definition and drape. The natural shimmer of the wool makes it ideal for hand dyeing!

Yarn Details

• Aran weight
• 100% superwash Bluefaced Leicester wool
• 181 yards (165 meters) per 100-gram skein
• 18 stitches = 4″ on US#8 (5mm) needles or US#H-8 (5mm) hook
• Machine or hand wash, dry flat
• $29, in-store only

Our Pattern Picks

Fjord

Sizes

XS–S (S–M, M–L, L–XL)(XL, 2XL, 3XL); finished bust circumference 38½ (41, 43½, 46)(48½, 51, 52¼)”.

Yarn

MC: 3 (4, 4, 4)(4, 5, 5) skeins Stella Luna Fiber Co. BFL Aran (100% superwash Bluefaced Leicester wool; 181 yards/165 meters per 100-gram skein).
CC: (all sizes) 1 skein Stella Luna Fiber Co. BFL Aran (100% superwash Bluefaced Leicester wool; 181 yards/165 meters per 100-gram skein).
Flowers (optional): 1 skein Stella Luna Suri Cloud Lace (coming soon!) or other laceweight mohair or alpaca yarn.

Gauge & Suggested Needles

12.5 stitches & 18 rows = 4” on US#11 (8 mm) needles in stockinette stitch, after wet blocking.

Seeking Solace Bandana

Size

One size.

Yarn

MC: 1 skein Stella Luna Fiber Co. BFL Aran (100% superwash Bluefaced Leicester wool; 181 yards/165 meters per 100-gram skein).
CC: 1 ball De Rerum Natura Cyrano (100% Merino wool; 164 yards/150 meters per 100-gram ball).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

17 stitches = 4” on US#8 (5mm) needles, in garter stitch after wet blocking.

Lakes Cardigan

Sizes

XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL); finished bust circumference 38¼ (41¼) 44¼ (46¼) 49¼ (54¼) 57¼ (61¼) 63¼ (67¼)”.

Yarn

MC: 6 (6) 6 (8) 8 (8) 9 (9) 9 (10) skeins Stella Luna Fiber Co. BFL Aran (100% superwash Bluefaced Leicester wool; 181 yards/165 meters per 100-gram skein).
CC: 4 (4) 4 (4) 4 (4) 6 (6) 6 (6) skeins Stella Luna Suri Cloud Lace (coming soon!) or other laceweight mohair or alpaca yarn.

Gauge & Suggested Needles

16 stitches & 24 rows = 4” on US#9 (5.5 mm) needles in stockinette stitch, after wet blocking.

Bloom Shawl

Sizes

One size; 66″ x 22″.

Yarn

MC: 3 skeins Stella Luna Fiber Co. BFL Aran (100% superwash Bluefaced Leicester wool; 181 yards/165 meters per 100-gram skein).
CC: 1 skein Stella Luna Fiber Co. BFL Aran (100% superwash Bluefaced Leicester wool; 181 yards/165 meters per 100-gram skein).

Gauge & Suggested Hook

14 stitches & 14 rows = 4” on US#I-9 (5.5 mm) hook in brioche crochet, after wet blocking.

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We can’t repeat this enough—if you’re a linen fan, you do NOT want to miss out on this gorgeous 100% ecological yarn from France. (And if you’re not a linen fan yet, this is the yarn that may change your mind!)

Lightweight, breathable, and delightfully fresh feeling, Antigone is spun from flax grown in Normandy using ancient cultivation practices aimed at preserving the soil and producing high quality fibre without chemicals. Antigone’s 10-strand twist of combed, wet-spun linen forms a smooth, silky sport weight yarn with beautiful natural drape.

We love Antigone for light sweaters, summery tops, lacy cardigans to wear with our favorite tees and sundresses, and even crocheted shopping bags and totes! (Did we mention it comes in gorgeous colors and is machine washable too?)

Yarn Details

• Sport weight
• 100% ecological linen
• 284 yards (260 meters) per 100-gram ball
• 22 stitches = 4″ on US#2.5 (3 mm) needles or US#D (3.25 mm) hook
• Hand wash or delicate machine wash, dry flat
• $21, in-store and on our capsule

Now, if you haven’t worked with linen before, you might be wondering what the big deal is—isn’t it practically the same as cotton? Not at all!

Sourced from the seed pods of plants in the genus Gossypium, cotton fibres are fine and short, making them tricky to spin and prone to pilling. While cotton has become wildly popular for warm-weather wear due to its softness and easy dyeability, it tends to absorb and trap moisture rather than wicking it away from the skin—not ideal for humid climates like ours!

Linen is classified as a “bast” fibre, coming from the long, sturdy stems of the flax plant Linum usitatissimum. Used in textiles for over 30,000 years, linen is prized for its strength, durability, and natural moisture-wicking properties. While requiring specialized preparation before spinning, flax farming uses far less water, fertilizer, and pesticides than commercially-grown cotton, making it an ethical and eco-friendly choice of fibre.

With an attractive sheen and drape in contrast to cotton’s fluffy matte finish, linen gets better the more you wear it, softening over time and developing a special character all of its own—it’s no wonder we love working with it!

At this point, you’re probably ready to cast on (we know we are!), so let’s look at some pattern inspiration!

Our pattern picks

Mimizan

Designed in collaboration with De Rerum Natura, this romantic design invites us to play with Antigone‘s gorgeous assortment of colors! Knit it in two shades as shown here (see suggestions on De Rerum Natura’s blog), or let the texture do the talking with a single minimalist tone.

Sizes

34 (36, 38, 40, 42) 44, 46, 48, 50 (52, 54, 56, 58); finished bust circumference 37½ (39, 40½, 42¼, 43¾) 45¼, 46¾, 49¼, 51½ (54, 56¼, 58¾, 61)”.

Yarn

MC: 2 (3, 3, 3, 3) 3, 3, 3, 4 (4, 4, 4, 4) balls De Rerum Natura Antigone (100% linen; 284 yards/260 meters per 100-gram ball).
CC: 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) 1, 2, 2, 2 (2, 2, 2, 2) balls De Rerum Natura Antigone (100% linen; 284 yards/260 meters per 100-gram ball).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

24 stitches &32 rows = 4” on US#2.5 (3 mm) needles in lace pattern, after wet blocking.

Whisky Sour

This breezy unisex raglan top includes smart details like a faux double-knit collar and short row shaping for a comfortable fit.

Sizes

1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9); finished circumference 33 (36¼, 39¾, 44¼, 48½, 52, 55¾, 60, 64)”.

Yarn

3 (3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7) balls De Rerum Natura Antigone (100% linen; 284 yards/260 meters per 100-gram ball).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

19 stitches & 26 rows = 4” on US#5 (3.75 mm) needles in pattern stitch, after wet blocking.

Davallia

Boho summer is back with this cute crocheted cardi—see our sample of it in Space!

Sizes

1 (2, 3); to fit bust circumference 30-37 (37½-43, 43¼-50)”.

Yarn

6 (9, 11) balls De Rerum Natura Antigone (100% linen; 284 yards/260 meters per 100-gram ball).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

26 stitches & 8 rows = 4” on US#B-1 or C-2 hook (2.25 to 2.75 mm) hook in pattern stitch, after wet blocking.

Banister Tee & Longsleeve

These unisex summer classics feature elegant Japanese short row and compound raglan shaping plus subtle Latvian braid details.

Sizes

1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7); finished circumference 38 (41, 44.5, 48, 51, 54, 58)”.

Yarn

4 (4, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7) balls De Rerum Natura Antigone (100% linen; 284 yards/260 meters per 100-gram ball).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

24 stitches & 35 rows = 4” on US#3 (3.25 mm) needles in stockinette stitch, after wet blocking.

Smile Tee

This seamless, top-down knit features folded hems, raglan shaping, and a tidy i-cord neckline edging with an optional (and adorable) back tie detail.

Sizes

1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9); finished bust circumference 36.25 (38.5, 41, 43.5, 47)(50.25, 54, 57, 60.25)”.

Yarn

MC: 3 (3, 3, 4, 4)(4, 5, 5, 5) balls De Rerum Natura Antigone (100% linen; 284 yards/260 meters per 100-gram ball).
CC: 1 (1, 1, 1, 1)(1, 1, 2, 2) balls De Rerum Natura Antigone (100% linen; 284 yards/260 meters per 100-gram ball).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

21 stitches & 31 rows = 4” on US#3 (3.25 mm) needles in stockinette stitch, after wet blocking.

More patterns to try in Antigone:

Juturna Camisole by Sari Nordlund

Skeeter Skirt by Maya Déglon

YUME Polo by Marcus Wippel

Plume Scarf by Rui Yamamuro

Hosta Bag by Sidsel Sangild

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Each “rare and playful” colorway is dyed in small batches by Renée herself, so each skein is a uniquely concocted work of art!

We’re delighted to welcome back Spun Right Round’s Merino Aran and Tough Sock to the shop, each spun from soft, squishy, machine-washable Merino wool sourced from South American farms. We love them for combining with our favorite solid shades, carried along with a mohair yarn, or on their own for fun accessories.

Spun Right Round Merino Aran

Yarn Details

• Aran weight
• 100% superwash Merino wool
• 181 yards (165 meters) per 100-gram skein
• 18 stitches  = 4″ on US#6-9 (4-5.5 mm) needles or US#G-I (4-5.5 mm) hook
• Machine or hand wash, dry flat
• $30, in-store only

Spun Right Round Tough Sock

Yarn Details

• Light fingering weight
• 75% superwash Merino wool, 25% nylon
• 463 yards (423 meters) per 100-gram skein
• 32 stitches  = 4″ on US#0-3 (2-3.25 mm) needles or US#B-D (2.25-3.25 mm) hook
• Machine or hand wash, dry flat
• $29, in-store only

Our Pattern Picks

Clova Slipover

Sizes

XXS [XS, S, S–M, M, M–L] (L, XL, XXL, 3XL) [4XL, 5XL, 6XL, 7XL] with 4 cup size options, to fit bust circumference 28–30 [30–32, 32–34, 34–36.5, 36.5–39, 39–42] (42–45, 45–48, 48–51.5, 51.5–55) [55–58.5, 58.5–62, 62–66, 66–70]”.

Yarn

3 [3, 4, 4, 4, 4] (4, 5, 5, 5) [6, 6, 6, 6] skeins Spun Right Round Merino Aran (100% Merino wool; 181 yards/165 meters per 100-gram skein)

held together with (optional):

3 [3, 3, 3, 3, 3] (3, 4, 4, 4) [4, 5, 5, 5] balls De Rerum Natura Bérénice (55% mohair, 25% silk, 20% Merino wool; 230 yards/210 meters per 25-gram ball).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

18 stitches and 24 rows = 4” on US#8 (5 mm) needles, in stockinette stitch worked in the round after wet blocking. Use 2 sizes smaller needle (US#6/4 mm) for ribbing.

Slumber Shawl

Sizes

One size, 86″ x 23″.

Yarn

MC, CC, CC1, CC2: 1 skein each Spun Right Round Merino Aran (100% Merino wool; 181 yards/165 meters per 100-gram skein)

Gauge & Suggested Needles

15 stitches and 32 rows = 4” on US#8 (5 mm) needles, in pattern stitch after wet blocking.

See more pattern ideas for Merino Aran here!

Dragonfly Sweater

Sizes

1, 2, 3 (4, 5, 6) 7, 8, 9; finished bust circumference 34.5, 37.75, 41 (44, 47.25, 50.5) 53.5, 56.75, 59.75″, suggested positive ease 4-8″.

Yarn

MC: 3, 3, 3 (3, 3, 4) 4, 4, 5 skeins Spun Right Round Tough Sock (75% Merino wool, 25% nylon; 463 yards/423 meters per 100-gram skein)
CC (all sizes): 1 skein Spun Right Round Tough Sock (75% Merino wool, 25% nylon; 463 yards/423 meters per 100-gram skein)

Gauge & Suggested Needles

25 stitches and 31 rounds = 4” on US#4 (3.5 mm) needles, in stockinette stitch worked in the round after wet blocking. Use 3 sizes smaller needle (US#2.5/3mm) for ribbing.

Juniper Cowl

Learn to crochet this gorgeous cowl in our Beyond Basics: Crochet Cowl class!

Sizes

One size; 22” circumference at top, 36” circumference at bottom, 20” long.

Yarn

3 coordinating skeins Spun Right Round Tough Sock (75% Merino wool, 25% nylon; 463 yards/423 meters per 100-gram skein)

Gauge & Suggested Hook

US#G-6 hook (4.0 mm).

See more pattern ideas for Tough Sock here. Tough Sock would also be a great option for many patterns suggested for our Nostalgia Stitch Along, running April 2-June 4, 2026!

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Offered in the same enchanting color palette as their Elements yarn, Ériu Fibre is fully traceable back to the farms from which each fleece is sourced, helping to support small Irish farmers and revitalize Ireland’s heritage sheep breeds.

Luxuriously butter-soft and a dream to work with, this lustrous blend of Bluefaced Leicester and Emerald Romney wool is ideal for worsted-style spinning into soft yet durable yarns. The long staple length of the fibres means that the yarn will hold together with less twist, so you can create yarns with beautiful fluidity and drape.

Authors of The Fleece and Fiber Sourcebook write:

Thanks to its lovely, fine, longwool fleece, Bluefaced Leicester has become a favorite among fibre lovers. Its springy appearance is called “tightly purled,” bringing to mind the movement of liquids flowing in a circular motion. When this wool is spun and plied smoothly, the yarn can look like a string of glistening pearls as well.

If non-spinning knitters, crocheters, and weavers could get their hands on reliable supplies of Romney, they’d fall in love. Romney is a reason all on its own to learn to spin your own yarn, and the fibre is so amenable it will help you learn the craft.

Fibre Details

• Fibre: 100% Bluefaced Leicester & Romney lambswool
• Preparation: Carded, gilled, and combed top
• Good for: Semi-worsted to worsted spinning
• Micron count: ~28-30 microns
• Staple length: 4-6″
• Put-up: 100 grams
• $20, in-store only

(Want to learn more about our spinning fibres, tools, and classes? Check out our Fibre Facts: Spinning in Space post!)

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