The good news – our favorite organic linen from de rerum natura is back for spring! The bad news – due to global flax shortages, this is the only shipment of Antigone we will receive this year. Be sure to head to the shop to grab yours before it is gone until 2023!
Antigone is composed of ten strands of combed flax well twisted, its hand is smooth, silky and deliciously fresh. It can be knitted with fine needles for a regular result or with larger needles to take advantage of its natural drape which allows it to adapt to a large number of patterns. Particularly resistant, linen likes to be washed and worn; it will become more and more soft over time and you can enjoy your favorite sweater many seasons. This yarn has been spun in Poland from flax grown in France using organic farming standards.
Yarn Details:
- 100% organic linen
- Sport Weight
- Gauge: 18-24 sts = 4″ on US 1.5-6 (2.5mm-4mm)
- 100 grams / 284 yards
- Mashine Washable on delicate cycle
- $18
Our Pattern Picks
Sideways Canvas by Olga Buraya-Kefelian
This drapey summer top is knit sideways! There tons of ways to customize this “choose your own adventure” top – knit it seamed or flat, alternate textures, and wear this reversible top either way!
Finished Measurements:
Bust 51 (55, 60, 64, 68, 72)”
Garment Length (measured alongside) 19¼ (19¾, 20¾, 21¾, 22½, 23)”
This garment is best worn with 6-11” /15-28 cm of positive ease.
Materials:
- One color version: 3 (4, 4, 4, 4, 5) balls de rerum natura Antigone
- Two-color version: (MC); 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 3) balls, (CC); 2 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3) balls de rerum natura Antigone
- US 5 (3.75 mm) 32” (80 cm) circular needle for seamed version
- US 5 (3.75 mm) 47” (119 cm) circular or 2 circular needles for seamless version
- Crochet Hook size D
- Stitch marker
- Tapestry needle
Pale Shelter by Vanessa Pellisa
Pale Shelter is a top-down circular yoke sweater with lovely design details: A reinforced neckline achieved by holding the yarn double, a line of eyelets tracing the sides of the body, a twisted stitch seam running down the back. The pattern comes with optional A-line shaping and two sleeve versions: regular sleeves (as pictured), and Bishop sleeves. Stop in and see it in person at our shop!
Finished measurements:
Bust circumference: 36.25 (40.5, 44, 46.5, 49.25, 50, 53.5, 54.75)” – recommended to be worn with 5-17 cm / 2-7” of positive ease at the bust.
Materials:
- 1345, 1455, 1565, 1675, 1785, 1895, 2005) yards Antigone
- CC yarn for optional contrast stripe: 30 metres / 32 yards
- 5 mm / US 8 circular needle with a cable length of at least 80 cm / 32” (or needle size to obtain gauge)
- 5 mm / US 8 double-pointed needles (or needle size to obtain gauge)
- 4 mm / US 6 circular needle with a cable length of at least 80 cm / 32” (or needle one or two sizes smaller than main needle)
- 4 mm / US 6 double-pointed needles (or needle one or two sizes smaller than main needle)
Linen Summer Tee by Christina Körber-Reith
We love a good casual V-neck tee. The short sleeves are embellished by an easy-to-work lace pattern.
Finished Measurements:
- 35.5” (XS), 37” (S), 39.25” (M1), 41” (M2), 43.25” (L1), 45” (L2),47.25” (XL1), 48.75” (XL2), 52” (XXL1), 53.5” (XXL2), 56” (3XL). (Positive ease at the chest approx. 2.75”-3.25“
Materials:
- 3-6 balls de rerum natura Antigone
- US 2 circular needle
- US 2.5 circular needle
Coatlicue – CROCHET by Nomad Stitches
This cute crochet top features a captivating graphic print created using mosaic crochet (only one color at a time!)
Finished Measurements:
Finished chest (fullest point) circumference: 31½ (35½, 39½, 43½, 47, 51, 55, 59, 63)” – to be worn with 2.5-7.5cm / 1-3” positive ease.
Materials:
- de rerum natura Antigone:
- MC: 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4) balls;
- CC1: 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3) ball
- CC2: 1 ball
- 4mm / US G crochet hook
- 3.5mm / US E crochet hook