This just in from France: four brand-new colors of De Rerum Natura‘s gorgeous linen yarn, Antigone!
This lightweight and breathable yarn is spun from flax grown in Normandy, using traditional practices that preserve soil health to produce high quality fibre without the use of chemicals. Ten strands of combed, wet-spun linen are twisted into a silky sport weight with beautiful drape, ideal for summer tops, lacy cardigans, crocheted bags, and more.
The vibrant colour range of De Rerum Natura’s beloved linen yarn is expanding with the arrival of four beautiful new shades: subtle Parchemin, refreshing Zephyr, elegant Bronze, and rich Pain d’Épices. Not only are these gorgeous new colors now available in our Alexandria store and on our online capsule, we’ve got pattern recommendations direct from the De Rerum Natura team themselves!
This special yarn is only available in limited quantities, so plan your projects now!
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
Yarnmaker’s Pattern Picks
Ballerina Romance Tee
Change the look of this romantic top by wearing the V-neck to the front or back.
Sizes
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL); finished circumference 33 (35.25) 38 (41.25) 45.5 (50.25)”.
Yarn
3 (3) 3 (4) 4 (4) balls De Rerum Natura Antigone (100% linen; 284 yards/260 meters per 100g ball).
Gauge & Suggested Needles
21 stitches & 29 rows = 4” on US#4 (3.5 mm) needles in stockinette stitch after wet blocking.
Zef
This top-down tee sports subtle shoulder textures.
Sizes
34 (36, 38, 40, 42), 44, 46, 48, 50 (52, 54, 56, 58); finished circumference 37.25 (38.5, 40.5, 42, 44) 45.25, 46.5, 49.25, 52 (54, 56.25, 58.25, 61)”.
Yarn
3 (3, 3, 3, 3), 3, 4, 4, 4 (5, 5, 5, 5) balls De Rerum Natura Antigone (100% linen; 284 yards/260 meters per 100g ball).
Gauge & Suggested Needles
23 stitches & 32 rows = 4” on US#3 (3.25 mm) needles in stockinette stitch after wet blocking.
Lily Vest
Finish this sweet summer vest (or dress!) with ties or buttons to suit your style.
Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9); finished circumference 31.5 (35.5, 39.25, 43.25, 47.25) (51.25, 55, 59, 63)”.
Yarn
2 (3, 3, 3, 3) (4, 4, 4, 5) balls De Rerum Natura Antigone (100% linen; 284 yards/260 meters per 100g ball).
Gauge & Suggested Needles
21 stitches & 31 rows = 4” on US#2.5 (3 mm) needles in stockinette stitch after wet blocking.
Linaceae
This seamless top-down knit features trim contiguous set-in sleeves.
Sizes
XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL); finished circumference 33 (36, 40¼, 44, 48¼) (53½, 56¼, 60, 64¼)”.
Yarn
3 (3, 4, 4, 5) (6, 6, 7, 7) balls De Rerum Natura Antigone (100% linen; 284 yards/260 meters per 100g ball).
Gauge & Suggested Needles
22 stitches & 28 rows = 4” on US#6 (4 mm) needles in stockinette stitch after wet blocking.
More patterns to try in Antigone:
Smile Tee by Vanessa Pellisa
YUME Polo by Marcus Wippel
Mimizan by MarGueNée
Whisky Sour by Maxim Cyr
Davallia by Isa Catepillán
Banister Tee & Longsleeve by Ruthemann Design
Juturna Camisole by Sari Nordlund
Skeeter Skirt by Maya Déglon
Plume Scarf by Rui Yamamuro
Hosta Bag by Sidsel Sangild
