Located in Toulouse, France, De Rerum Natura was founded in 2012 by Solenn Couix-Loarer to create “reinvented country yarns” – soft enough for her children to wear, with the beauty of natural wool and a close connection to the sheep, the land, and the fibre growers and producers that bring the yarns to life. Named for a poem by the Roman philosopher Lucretius, De Rerum Natura’s mission is to forge a link between crafters and natural fibers, inviting us to explore the nature of things by working with “things of nature”: fine Mérinos d’Arles wool from France, black Merino wool from Portugal’s Alentejo Valley, linen sourced from France and Belgium, and other ethically sourced natural fibers, all spun and dyed in France and Italy.
De Rerum Natura yarns have become a staple at fibre space, and we’re so excited to add another of their bases to our lineup – meet Alice!
Inspired by the curious and kind-hearted heroine of Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland novels, this enchanting yarn features fine organic Mérinos d’Arles wool from sheep raised in Provence, blended with specially selected linen grown in northern France and Belgium. Spun in Biella, Italy, into a round and supple 3-ply, the yarn is then dyed with eco-friendly GOTS-certified dyes to reduce environmental impact.
With lively spring and elasticity from the wool, along with a luminous heathered look and light, airy feel from the linen, this special yarn is ideal for projects from drapey, breathable sweaters and accessories to soft and sturdy socks.
Yarn Details
- Light fingering weight
- 75% organic Mérinos d’Arles wool, 25% linen
- 236 yards (216 meters) per 50-gram ball
- US #1.5 – 4 (2.5 – 3.5 mm) needles or C/2 – E/4 (2.5 – 3.5 mm) crochet hooks
- 26 stitches & 32 rows = 4”
- Hand wash, dry flat
- $12, available in store and on our capsule!
Our Pattern Picks
Ridge Sweater
Check our sample of the Ridge Sweater next time you’re in the shop!
Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9); finished bust circumference 38.5 (41, 44.5, 48, 51)(55, 59, 63, 67)“ with 9-14” of positive ease
Yarn
Short sleeves: 5 (5, 6, 6, 6)(7, 7, 8, 8) balls De Rerum Natura Alice (75% organic Mérinos d’Arles wool, 25% linen, 236 yards/216 meters per 50-gram ball)
Long sleeves: 5 (6, 6, 7, 7)(8, 8, 9, 9) balls De Rerum Natura Alice (75% organic Mérinos d’Arles wool, 25% linen, 236 yards/216 meters per 50-gram ball)
Gauge & Suggested Needles
25 stitches and 34 rounds = 4” on US#3 (3.25 mm) needles in main pattern, after wet blocking. Use 1 size smaller needles (US#2.5/3 mm) for ribbing.
Amaoto Shawl
Size
48.75” wide, 21.25” deep.
Yarn
MC: 2 balls De Rerum Natura Alice (75% organic Mérinos d’Arles wool, 25% linen, 236 yards/216 meters per 50-gram ball)
CC: 1 ball De Rerum Natura Alice (75% organic Mérinos d’Arles wool, 25% linen, 236 yards/216 meters per 50-gram ball)
Gauge & Suggested Needles
20 stitches and 30 rows = 4” on US#3 (3.25 mm) needles in stockinette stitch, after wet blocking.
Folk Garden Sweater
Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9, 10); finished bust circumference 29.5 (34, 37.75, 42.25, 46) (50, 54.25, 57.75, 62, 66.25)” with 1.5-4” of positive ease
Yarn
MC: 4 (4, 4, 5, 5) (6, 7, 7, 8, 9) balls De Rerum Natura Alice (75% organic Mérinos d’Arles wool, 25% linen, 236 yards/216 meters per 50-gram ball)
CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4: 1 ball each De Rerum Natura Alice (75% organic Mérinos d’Arles wool, 25% linen, 236 yards/216 meters per 50-gram ball)
If working long sleeves, an additional 2 (2, 2, 2, 3)(3, 3, 3, 4, 4) balls of MC will be needed.
Gauge & Suggested Needles
25 stitches and 37 rounds = 4” on US#3 (3.25 mm) needles in stockinette stitch, after wet blocking. Use 1 size larger needles (US#4/3.5 mm) for colorwork yoke, 1 size smaller (US#2/2.75 mm) for ribbing.
