All the signs of spring have come to Alexandria, Virginia. The sun is out, the weather has warmed, the cherry blossoms are blooming, and – our favorite organic linen from de rerum natura is back! Every year, we get a limited quantity of this gorgeous yarn from France. This show stopping spring yarn is a favorite, so be sure to head to the shop to grab yours before it is gone.
Composed of ten strands of combed flax well twisted, Antigone has an ultra smooth hand. It’s a versatile yarn, which can be knit with fine needles for a tight fabric or with larger needles to take advantage of its natural drape. We’ve included some spring knitting inspiration below!
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
- $21
Our Pattern Picks
Ophelia Beret
Materials:
- 200 – 300 yards (183 – 274 m) de rerum natura Antigone (1 ball each color)
- Crochet Hook 3.0 MM
- Stitch marker
- Tapestry needle
Lida Shawl
Finished measurements:
55” wingspan, 27½” depth
Materials:
- 504 yards Antigone
- US 5 [3.75 mm] Needles
Simply Linen Kids
Finished Measurements:
- (2 – 4 – 6) 8 – 10 – 12 yo
- Chest size on the finished top : (65 – 68.5 – 73.5) 75 – 81.5 – 90 cm / (25.5 – 27 – 29) 29.5 – 32 – 35.5’’
- Recommended ease at the chest : + 10 – 15 cm / 4 – 6’’
Materials:
- (220 – 255 – 305) 385 – 470 – 565 meters / (240 – 280 – 330) 420 – 510 – 615 yards of de rerum natura Antigone
- US 4 (3.5 MM) circular needle
Ninon
Finished Measurements:
- 125 (140 / 155), (170 / 185 / 200) cm // 49 ¼ (55 / 61), (67 / 72 ¾ / 78 ¾)”
- Choose a size with about 30 to 50 cm – 11 ¾ to 19 ¾“ positive ease at bust.
Materials:
- 800 (900 / 1000), (1100 / 1200 / 1350) meters // 875 (985 / 1095), (1205 / 1315 / 1480) yards of de rerum natura Antigone
- US 3 (3.25mm) Needle
- US 4 (3.5mm) Needle
Twofer Tank
Finished Measurements
- XXS (30½); XS (33½); S (36½); M1 (39½); M2 (42½); L (45½); XL (49¼); 2X (53); 3X (56¾); 4X (60½); 5X (64¼); 6X (68)
Materials
- 440 (520, 550, 630, 655, 710, 765, 850, 900, 960, 1010, 1060) yards of de rerum natura Antigone
- US 5 (3.75 mm) Needles
Oread
Finished Measurements:
- Sizes 1 (2 / 3 / 4 / 5), 6 (7 / 8 / 9 / 10)
- Finished Bust Circ :
95 (105 / 115 / 125 / 135), 145 (155 / 165 / 175 / 185) cm
37 ½ (41 ¼ / 45 ¼ / 49 ¼ / 53 ¼), 57 (61 / 65 / 68 ¾ / 72 ¾)“
Materials:
- 680 (750 / 820 / 920 / 1020), 1140 (1250 / 1350 / 1480 / 1600) meters //745 (820 / 900 / 1010 / 1115), 1250 (1370 / 1480 / 1620 / 1750) yds de rerum natura Antigone
- US 2.5 (3mm) Needle
- US 3 (3.25 mm) Needle
