This just in: our ONLY order of De Rerum Natura Antigone for 2026!

We can’t repeat this enough—if you’re a linen fan, you do NOT want to miss out on this gorgeous 100% ecological yarn from France. (And if you’re not a linen fan yet, this is the yarn that may change your mind!)

Lightweight, breathable, and delightfully fresh feeling, Antigone is spun from flax grown in Normandy using ancient cultivation practices aimed at preserving the soil and producing high quality fibre without chemicals. Antigone’s 10-strand twist of combed, wet-spun linen forms a smooth, silky sport weight yarn with beautiful natural drape.

We love Antigone for light sweaters, summery tops, lacy cardigans to wear with our favorite tees and sundresses, and even crocheted shopping bags and totes! (Did we mention it comes in gorgeous colors and is machine washable too?)

Yarn Details

• Sport weight
• 100% ecological linen
• 284 yards (260 meters) per 100-gram ball
• 22 stitches = 4″ on US#2.5 (3 mm) needles or US#D (3.25 mm) hook
• Hand wash or delicate machine wash, dry flat
• $21, in-store and on our capsule

Now, if you haven’t worked with linen before, you might be wondering what the big deal is—isn’t it practically the same as cotton? Not at all!

Sourced from the seed pods of plants in the genus Gossypium, cotton fibres are fine and short, making them tricky to spin and prone to pilling. While cotton has become wildly popular for warm-weather wear due to its softness and easy dyeability, it tends to absorb and trap moisture rather than wicking it away from the skin—not ideal for humid climates like ours!

Linen is classified as a “bast” fibre, coming from the long, sturdy stems of the flax plant Linum usitatissimum. Used in textiles for over 30,000 years, linen is prized for its strength, durability, and natural moisture-wicking properties. While requiring specialized preparation before spinning, flax farming uses far less water, fertilizer, and pesticides than commercially-grown cotton, making it an ethical and eco-friendly choice of fibre.

With an attractive sheen and drape in contrast to cotton’s fluffy matte finish, linen gets better the more you wear it, softening over time and developing a special character all of its own—it’s no wonder we love working with it!

At this point, you’re probably ready to cast on (we know we are!), so let’s look at some pattern inspiration!

Our pattern picks

Mimizan

Designed in collaboration with De Rerum Natura, this romantic design invites us to play with Antigone‘s gorgeous assortment of colors! Knit it in two shades as shown here (see suggestions on De Rerum Natura’s blog), or let the texture do the talking with a single minimalist tone.

Sizes

34 (36, 38, 40, 42) 44, 46, 48, 50 (52, 54, 56, 58); finished bust circumference 37½ (39, 40½, 42¼, 43¾) 45¼, 46¾, 49¼, 51½ (54, 56¼, 58¾, 61)”.

Yarn

MC: 2 (3, 3, 3, 3) 3, 3, 3, 4 (4, 4, 4, 4) balls De Rerum Natura Antigone (100% linen; 284 yards/260 meters per 100-gram ball).
CC: 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) 1, 2, 2, 2 (2, 2, 2, 2) balls De Rerum Natura Antigone (100% linen; 284 yards/260 meters per 100-gram ball).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

24 stitches &32 rows = 4” on US#2.5 (3 mm) needles in lace pattern, after wet blocking.

Whisky Sour

This breezy unisex raglan top includes smart details like a faux double-knit collar and short row shaping for a comfortable fit.

Sizes

1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9); finished circumference 33 (36¼, 39¾, 44¼, 48½, 52, 55¾, 60, 64)”.

Yarn

3 (3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7) balls De Rerum Natura Antigone (100% linen; 284 yards/260 meters per 100-gram ball).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

19 stitches & 26 rows = 4” on US#5 (3.75 mm) needles in pattern stitch, after wet blocking.

Davallia

Boho summer is back with this cute crocheted cardi—see our sample of it in Space!

Sizes

1 (2, 3); to fit bust circumference 30-37 (37½-43, 43¼-50)”.

Yarn

6 (9, 11) balls De Rerum Natura Antigone (100% linen; 284 yards/260 meters per 100-gram ball).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

26 stitches & 8 rows = 4” on US#B-1 or C-2 hook (2.25 to 2.75 mm) hook in pattern stitch, after wet blocking.

Banister Tee & Longsleeve

These unisex summer classics feature elegant Japanese short row and compound raglan shaping plus subtle Latvian braid details.

Sizes

1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7); finished circumference 38 (41, 44.5, 48, 51, 54, 58)”.

Yarn

4 (4, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7) balls De Rerum Natura Antigone (100% linen; 284 yards/260 meters per 100-gram ball).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

24 stitches & 35 rows = 4” on US#3 (3.25 mm) needles in stockinette stitch, after wet blocking.

Smile Tee

This seamless, top-down knit features folded hems, raglan shaping, and a tidy i-cord neckline edging with an optional (and adorable) back tie detail.

Sizes

1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9); finished bust circumference 36.25 (38.5, 41, 43.5, 47)(50.25, 54, 57, 60.25)”.

Yarn

MC: 3 (3, 3, 4, 4)(4, 5, 5, 5) balls De Rerum Natura Antigone (100% linen; 284 yards/260 meters per 100-gram ball).
CC: 1 (1, 1, 1, 1)(1, 1, 2, 2) balls De Rerum Natura Antigone (100% linen; 284 yards/260 meters per 100-gram ball).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

21 stitches & 31 rows = 4” on US#3 (3.25 mm) needles in stockinette stitch, after wet blocking.

More patterns to try in Antigone:

Juturna Camisole by Sari Nordlund

Skeeter Skirt by Maya Déglon

YUME Polo by Marcus Wippel

Plume Scarf by Rui Yamamuro

Hosta Bag by Sidsel Sangild