Just in from our favorite sustainable Portuguese yarnmakers Rosários 4, a new 100% organic wool yarn for Fall—meet Bio-Wool!
Part of Rosários 4’s Ecofriendly collection, this soft and cozy heavy worsted to aran weight yarn is spun from 100% organic wool and Global Organic Textile Standard certified. In a range of richly saturated solid shades, Bio-Wool’s plush multi-ply twist gives gorgeous definition to cables & textured stitches in cozy sweaters, accessories, and children’s wear.
Yarn Details
- Heavy worsted/aran weight
- 100% organic wool
- 89 yards (82 meters) per 50-gram skein
- US #9 (5.5 mm) needles or I/9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook
- 19 stitches & 24 rows = 4”
- Hand wash, dry flat
- $12, in-store only
Our Pattern Picks
Mossy Family Hat
Knit one of these cuddly, beginner-friendly hats for everyone in the family!
Sizes
0-3m, 3-6m, 6-12m, 12-24m, 1-2y, 3-6y, XS (child), S (teen), M (woman), L (man).
Yarn
1-2 skeins Rosários 4 Bio-Wool (100% organic wool; 89 yards/82 meters per 50-gram ball).
Gauge & Suggested Needles
17 stitches & 24 rows = 4” on US#8 (5 mm) needles in stockinette stitch, after wet blocking.
Geada
Show off your love of cables with this seamless top-down pullover!
Sizes
XS (S, M, L, XL, XXL); finished circumference 35.5 (39.75, 44.5, 49.25, 54, 58.75)”.
Yarn
10 (12, 13, 15, 17, 19) skeins Rosários 4 Bio-Wool (100% organic wool; 89 yards/82 meters per 50-gram ball).
Gauge & Suggested Needles
20 stitches & 23 rows = 4” on US#10 (6 mm) needles in cable pattern, after wet blocking.
Boina Andes
Inspired by South America’s Andes mountains, this cozy beret’s stranded colorwork is easy enough for beginners.
Sizes
One size; to fit 22.5″ circumference.
Yarn
MC, CC1, CC2: 1 skein each Rosários 4 Bio-Wool (100% organic wool; 89 yards/82 meters per 50-gram ball).
Gauge & Suggested Needles
22 stitches & 22 rows = 4” on US#8 (5 mm) needles in stockinette stitch, after wet blocking.
Boren Sweater
Knit this top-down seamless sweater with a straight or shaped body to suit your style.
Sizes
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL; finished circumference 31.5 (35.5) 39.75 (43.75) 47.25 (50.75) 55.5 (59.5) 63″.
Yarn
10 (11) 12 (13) 14 (16) 17 (19) 20 skeins Rosários 4 Bio-Wool (100% organic wool; 89 yards/82 meters per 50-gram ball).
Gauge & Suggested Needles
22 stitches & 22 rows = 4” on US#8 (5 mm) needles in stockinette stitch, after wet blocking.
Buffalo Toque
Who needs an adorable plaid beanie? You do!
Sizes
Adult S/M (L); to fit head circumference 21-22 (23-24)”.
Yarn
MC, CC1, CC2: 1 skein each Rosários 4 Bio-Wool (100% organic wool; 89 yards/82 meters per 50-gram ball).
Gauge & Suggested Needles
21 stitches & 24 rows (19 stitches & 21 rows) = 4” on US#8 (5 mm) (US#9 (5.5 mm)) needles in stockinette stitch, after wet blocking.
