The yarnistas have been waiting for Wooldreamers’ newest yarn to arrive, and it’s finally here! Spun with wool from transhumance-pastured flocks of Merino sheep, a living symbol of Spain’s pastoral heritage, 90 Varas celebrates the beauty of Spanish wool and honors the landscape, culture, and communities that preserve Spain’s rich textile traditions. Fleece-dyed and gently woolen-spun to preserve its rustic nature, this soft, lofty 2-ply yarn comes in a gorgeous assortment of heathered shades that work up into warm, plush fabrics – we’re dreaming of lightweight sweaters, beautifully blended colorwork, and airy lace.
The name of the yarn, 90 Varas, pays tribute to the historic practice of transhumance pastoralism, in which herds migrate seasonally from mountain rangeland to lowland pastures along cañadas reales, the rugged drovers’ roads of the transhumant region. Traditionally measured in widths of ninety varas, the wooden staves carried by shepherds to guide their flocks, these ancient pathways reflect the long history of this eco-beneficial grazing method, creating a deep connection between people, animals, and land.
Wooldreamers is a truly special company and we are proud to carry their yarns. Based in the rural community of Mota del Cuervo, Spain, WoolDreamers’ mission is to raise awareness about Spanish wool, supporting small ranchers and carrying on the historic local heritage of textile production with their beautiful, sustainable yarns. From choosing flocks for shearing to spinning and dyeing, founder Ramón Cobo and the WoolDreamers team oversee every step of the yarnmaking process from farm to finished product.
Yarn Details
- Fingering weight
- 100% transhumant Merino wool
- 246 yards (225 meters) per 50-gram skein
- 24-28 stitches = 4″ on US#0-4 (2-3.5 mm) needles
- Hand wash, dry flat
- $12.45, available in store and on our capsule!
Our Pattern Picks
Atayu
Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7) (8, 9); finished bust circumference 32 (36.25, 40.25, 44.5) (47.25, 51.5, 56.25) (59.75, 64)”, suggested positive ease 0-4”.
Yarn
MC: 3 (4, 4, 4) (5, 6, 6) (7, 8) skeins WoolDreamers 90 Varas (100% transhumant Merino wool, 246 yards/225 meters per 50-g skein).
C1, C2, C3, C4, C5: 1 skein each WoolDreamers 90 Varas (100% transhumant Merino wool, 246 yards/225 meters per 50-g skein).
Gauge & Suggested Needles
23 stitches and 35 rounds = 4” on US#4 (3.5mm) needles in stockinette stitch, after wet blocking. Use 2 sizes smaller needle (US#2.5/3mm) for ribbing.
ROS
Size
29” width x 13.5” depth.
Yarn
1 skein WoolDreamers 90 Varas (100% transhumant Merino wool, 246 yards/225 meters per 50-g skein).
Gauge & Suggested Needles
22 stitches and 42 rows = 4” on US#3(3.25mm) in cartridge rib pattern, after wet blocking.
Atayu Hat
Sizes
Child (Adult S, Adult L); to fit head circumferences 19.75-21 (21.75-22.75, 23.25-24)”.
Yarn
MC, C1, C2, C3, C4, C5: 1 skein each WoolDreamers 90 Varas (100% transhumant Merino wool, 246 yards/225 meters per 50-g skein). (Makes 3 or more hats.)
Gauge & Suggested Needles
28 stitches and 30 rows = 4” on US#3 (3.25mm) in colorwork pattern, after wet blocking. Use 2 sizes smaller needle (US#2/2.75mm) for ribbing.
