Located in the Portuguese village of Mira del Aire, Rosários 4 has been dyeing and spinning since the 1970s, carrying on a rich regional heritage of textile production. With yarns designed for knitting, crochet, embroidery, and traditional Arraiolos tapestry work, they offer tempting choices for every crafter. We can’t get enough of their ever-growing lineup of eco-friendly natural fiber yarns, and their newest introduction is no exception – meet Folclore!
Just in time for fall knitting, Folclore is a woolly worsted-weight workhorse that comes in a gorgeous range of heathered and solid shades. Part of Rosários 4’s sustainable Heritage Yarns collection, it is entirely produced in Portugal, from sheep to skein. Folclore’s round, bouncy multi-ply construction and hefty 100-gram skeins are perfect for those cozy sweaters, scarves, and hats you’ve been wishing for.
Yarn Details
- Worsted/aran weight
- 100% wool
- 208 yards (190 meters) per 100-gram skein
- US #7-9 (4.5 – 5.5 mm) needles or 7 – I/9 crochet hooks
- 16-20 stitches = 4”
- Hand wash, dry flat
- $19, in-store only
Our Pattern Picks
The Downbeat
Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7) (8, 9, 10); finished bust circumference 34.75 (38.5, 41.5, 45.25) (48, 51.75, 55.5) (58.25, 62, 66)” with 3-8″ positive ease.
Yarn
4 (5, 5, 6) (6, 7, 7) (7, 8, 9) skeins Rosários 4 Folclore (100% wool; 208 yards/190 meters per 100-gram skein)
Gauge & Suggested Needles
17 stitches and 26 rounds = 4” on US#8 (5mm) needles, in stockinette stitch worked in the round after wet blocking. Use 1 size smaller needles (US#7/4.5 mm) for ribbing.
Whelk Cowl
Sizes
1, 2, 3, 4; neck circumference 15.5-17, 16.5-19, 18.5-21, 20.5-23″, shoulder width 18, 19, 20, 21″, depth 21″
Yarn
2 skeins Rosários 4 Folclore (100% wool; 208 yards/190 meters per 100-gram skein)
Gauge & Suggested Needles
18 stitches and 28 rounds = 4” on US#4 (3.5 mm) needles, in stockinette stitch worked in the round after wet blocking. Use larger needle (US#7/4.5 mm) for cast on and bind off.
Mharvan
Sizes
S (M, L); finished circumference 17.5 (20, 22.5)” to fit heads 19-20, (21-22, 23-24)”
Yarn
1 skein Rosários 4 Folclore (100% wool; 208 yards/190 meters per 100-gram skein)
Gauge & Suggested Needles
16 stitches and 28 rows = 4” on US#7 (4.5 mm) needles, in pattern stitch worked in the round after wet blocking.
