Summer has us exploring all kinds of non-wool options for our projects, and we are inspired by the latest eco-friendly option to hit space- Ispie’s Raffia yarn.
Spun from cotton cellulose, Ispie Raffia is a durable, breathable, and natural rayon fibre. Its soft but study texture makes it suitable for a wide range of projects. We have some words of wisdom on working with raffia from designer Olga:
Yarn Details:
- Aran weights
- 100% rayon/viscose
- 273 yards (250 meters)
- 125 grams (4.41 ounces)
- 16.0 sts = 4 inches/ 2.5mm – 4mm (G)
- Hand wash
- $15
Our Pattern Picks:
Whirl Tote
Size
Length – approx. 24” / 61 cm; Width – approx. 18” / 46 cm
Materials
- ISPIE “Raffia” (100% viscose); 273 yds / 250 m per 120 g / 4.23 oz;
3 rolls - Size C-D / (3 mm)
OR use size to obtain gauge
Gauge
21 sts and 9 rows in 4” / 10 cm worked in Centered Double Crochet pattern, measured once dry after blocking
Raffia Japanese Knot Bag
Size
Finished measurements Width of bag = 33 cm/13 inches. Height of bag = 22 cm/8.5 inches. Height of longest strap = 26 cm/10 inches. Height of shorter strap = 16 cm/6 inches. Width of strap = 8 cm/3 inches.
Materials
- 1 x Ispie Raffia
100g = 250m/273 yards. - 5.50 mm (US 9) knitting needles.
The bag is worked back and forth on the needles – knit flat.
Monarch Butterfly Bag
Size
Finished bag: 23″ [58.5 cm] wide and 20 ” [52 cm] tall / Strap: 1 ” [3.5 cm] wide and 13″ [33 cm] long
Materials
- Ispie Raffia (100% rayon/viscose; 100 g / 273 yd / 250 m)– 3 spools
- One 32” 80 cm circ in size US 2 / 3 mm
Or size to obtain gauge
Pari Pari
Size
SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust circumference: 36 (40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64)“ / 91.5 (101.5, 112, 122, 132, 142, 152.5, 162.5) cm
The summer top version is intended to be worn with 2-4” of positive ease.
Cropped body length: 7 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 12)” / 18 (18, 20.5, 23, 25.5, 28, 30.5, 30.5) cm
Regular body length: 11 (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 16)” / 28 (28, 30.5, 33, 35.5, 38, 40.5, 40.5) cm
Cap sleeve length: 1” / 2.5 cm
Short sleeve length: 5” / 13 cm
Three-quarter sleeve length: 11” / 28 cm
Materials
- Bulky weight Raffia: Cropped length with cap sleeves: 330 (375, 460, 560, 665, 780, 900, 1000) yds / 302 (343, 421, 512, 608, 713, 823, 914) m
Regular length with cap sleeves: 525 (575, 700, 800, 940, 1065, 1200, 1300) yds / 480 (526, 640, 732, 860, 974, 1097, 1189) m - For Short Sleeves, an additional: 80 (85, 100, 100, 115, 115, 120, 125) yds / 73 (78, 91, 91, 105, 105, 110, 114) m
For Three-quarter Sleeves, an additional: 160 (160, 190, 210, 225, 230, 250, 260) yds / 146 (146, 174, 192, 206, 210, 229, 233) m - US 11 (8 mm) 16” circular and set of 5 dpns (or two circulars or long circular for working magic loop)
- US 11 (8 mm) 24”-32” circular
- US 10 (6 mm) 16” circular (optional, for tighter neckline)
OR use size to obtain gauge
Gauge
12 sts and 18 rows = 4” / 10 cm in St st worked in the round on larger size needle measured once dry after washing and blocking.
Raffia Boater Hat
Materials
- One Spool of Ispie Raffia
- 3.5 mm (E) hook
Raffia Slip In Sandals
Size
- Small = US 2 – 5 / EU 34-37
Medium = US 6 – 8 / EU 38-40
Large = 9-11 / EU 41-43
Materials
- RAFFIA: Any brand obtaining gauge-info in pattern.
Amount: 50 – 75 g (1.8 – 2 oz) depending on size. - Crochet hook:
Toe-cap: 3,5 mm (E/4).
Remaining slipper: 4 mm (US G/6).
Raffia Beach Hat
Size
2 brim sizes, 6″ wide brim and 5″ brim
Materials
- Crochet raffia yarns, 400 – 540 yards (366 – 494 m)
- Crochet hook 2.5mm
- Stitch marker
- Tapestry needle
