Our dream summer weight fingering yarn is here! Alba is the best of both worlds – organic cotton that is also machine washable! This soft, combed organic cotton perfect for garments for babies to adults.
Alba is an 100% organic cotton yarn. Grown, processed and dyed in an environmentally sustainable way, Alba is GOTS certified. GOTS certification requires that all stages of the production are ecologically, environmentally, and ethically sustainable from start to finish.
Ready for a summer wardrobe refresh? Try out some of our recommended patterns in Alba for warm weather styles.
Yarn Details:
- Fingering Weight
- 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton
- 175 yards / 50g
- 26 sts and 30 rows = 4 inches on a US 3-4 needle
- Machine wash cool, lay flat to dry
- $8
Pattern Picks:
Shiloh Tee by Emily Marie Davies
This fun crochet top is a seamless dream with an airy pattern of solid and textured stitches, perfect for summer. Check out our sample in store!
Finished Measurements:
This pattern is written for bust sizes 28” – 62”, with positive ease of 2 – 5”.
Materials:
- BC Garn Alba: 5, 6, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13 skeins
- E (3.5mm) crochet hook
Top Holly by Nadegda Osipova
From the designer: “Structural dropped stitches frame this modern, minimal make, a cropped tank with the perfect amount of airiness and ease for warm weather wear.”
Finished Measurements:
XS: 83-86 cm or 32.7-33.8 in
S: 87-90 cm or 34.2-35.4 in
M: 91-94 cm or 35.8-37 in
L: 95-98 cm or 37.4-38.5 in
XL: 99-102 cm or 39-40.1 in
2XL: 103-106 cm or 40.5-41.7 in
3XL: 107-110 cm or 42.1-43.3 in
Materials:
- BC Garn Alba: 5/5/6/6/7/7/8 balls for each size correspondingly.
- 2 Hooks: №3.00 mm D (US), 11 (UK), №4.00 mm F (US), 8 (UK) *From the designer: Gauge is critical in this pattern.
Cotton Candy Top by Astrid Agustsson
This stylish yet simple sleeveless V-neck is great for beginners ready to try out garments. Make with one color, or play around with color blocking!
Finished Measurements:
BUST CIRC.: 81, 86 (91, 96, 101) 106, 111, 116 cm
32, 34 (36, 38, 40) 42, 44, 46”
Materials:
- BC Garn Alba:
- Colour 1 – 2, 2 (2, 2, 2) 2, 2, 2 skeins
Colour 2 – 2, 2 (2, 2, 2) 2, 2, 2 skeins
Colour 3 – 1, 1, (1, 1, 1) 2, 2, 2 skeins
- Colour 1 – 2, 2 (2, 2, 2) 2, 2, 2 skeins
- 3.5 mm (US 4) circular needles, 60 – 80 cm (24-32”) in length
Judoka by Lia Moya
This clever bag is knit in one piece, and sewn to create the bag. Make your own yarn bag this summer to carry all your summer staples.
Finished Measurements: 3 sizes
Finished width at base: 28 (35, 42) cm / 11 (13¾, 16½)” Finished height: 28 (35, 42) cm / 11 (13¾, 16½)”
Note: Before sewing, flat piece measures 20 (25, 30) cm / 8 (10, 12)” x 60 (75, 90) cm / 24 (30, 35½)”
Materials:
- BC Garn Alba:
- Yarn A: 1 (2, (2) balls
Yarn B: 1 (2, 2) balls
Yarn C: 1 (1, 2) balls
- Yarn A: 1 (2, (2) balls
- 3 mm / US 2.5 needle
- Tapestry Needle