We’re thrilled to welcome another gorgeous natural fibre yarn from Fonty, the 145-year-old French yarnmakers running one of the last remaining wool spinning and dyeing facilities still in operation in France! Joining Cocache, Super Tweed, and Tartan 6 in our fab Fonty lineup, meet big, beautiful (and machine-washable!) Felletin.
Named for a historic village near the Fonty factory in the Creuse region of France, this soft, super-bulky beauty is spun from fine 21-micron Merino wool, with a plush double cable-plied twist that gives the yarn wonderful elasticity, durability, and stitch definition. In a range of solid shades from classic neutrals to modern brights, Felletin is perfect for cozy accessories and chunky winter sweaters.
Yarn Details
- Super bulky weight
- 100% Merino wool
- 87 yards (80 meters) per 100-gram ball
- US #11-15 (8–10 mm) needles or L/11–N/P-15 (8–10 mm) crochet hook
- 11 stitches x 15 rows = 4”
- Machine or hand wash, dry flat
- $19, in-store only
Pattern Picks
MARA Vest
This cozy vest is the quick-knitting layering piece your wardrobe needs.
Sizes
S (M) L (XL) XXL; finished circumference 37.75 (40) 41.75 (44.75) 47.25”, suggested positive ease 2-3″.
Yarn
5 (6) 6 (7) 7 balls Fonty Felletin (100% Merino wool; 87 yards/80 meters per 100-gram ball).
Gauge & Suggested Needles
12 stitches & 17 rows = 4” on US#11 (8 mm) needles in stockinette stitch worked in the round, after wet blocking.
High Seas Hat
This free pattern in cuddly fisherman’s rib is perfect for gift knitting!
Sizes
Toddler/Kid, (Adult S/M, Adult M/L); to fit head circumference up to 17 (21, 24)”.
Yarn
1 (2, 2) balls Fonty Felletin (100% Merino wool; 87 yards/80 meters per 100-gram ball).
Gauge & Suggested Needles
9 stitches & 28 rows = 4” on US#11 (8 mm) needles in fisherman’s rib worked in the round (unstretched), after wet blocking.
Stay Up Till Dawn Sweater
This cropped top-down raglan is a great first sweater project, designed to layer over your favorite dresses for cooler weather.
Sizes
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL); finished circumference 52.25 (55.25) 56.75 (61) 62.5 (64) 65.75 (68.75)”, suggested positive ease 8-12″.
Yarn
9 (9) 10 (11) 12 (13) 13 (14) balls Fonty Felletin (100% Merino wool; 87 yards/80 meters per 100-gram ball).
Gauge & Suggested Needles
11 stitches & 18 rows = 4” on US#11 (8 mm) needles in stockinette stitch worked in the round, after wet blocking.
Decemberist
Knit up a big snuggly shawl for cold weather!
Sizes
One size; 86.5 x 29.5″.
Yarn
4 balls Fonty Felletin (100% Merino wool; 87 yards/80 meters per 100-gram ball).
Gauge & Suggested Needles
7 stitches & 11 rows = 4” on US#11 (8 mm) needles in stockinette stitch, after wet blocking.
Ash Slipover
Toss this on over a t-shirt and you’re ready for Fall! For a cozy V-neck version, check out the designer’s Ash Slipover V Neck pattern.
Sizes
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X); finished circumference 38½, 42½, 47¼, 52, 55, 57½, 60¾, 63¾, 66″, suggested positive ease 4-10″.
Yarn
6 (7, 8, 8, 9, 10, 10, 10, 11) balls Fonty Felletin (100% Merino wool; 87 yards/80 meters per 100-gram ball), held together with
2 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4) balls De Rerum Natura Bérénice, Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair, or similar lace weight yarn.
Gauge & Suggested Needles
13 stitches & 20 rows = 4” on US#10.5 (6.5 mm) needles in stockinette stitch worked in the round, after wet blocking.
Cozy Cabin Beanie
Crochet a cozy beanie for everyone you know!
Sizes
3 mo, 3-6 mo, 6-9 mo, 9-12 mo,12-18 mo, 18-24 mo, 2-5 years, Child, Teen, Adult S/M, Adult M/L, Adult XL.
Yarn
2-3 balls Fonty Felletin (100% Merino wool; 87 yards/80 meters per 100-gram ball).
Gauge & Suggested Hook
12 stitches & 8 rows = 4” on US#M/N-13 (9 mm) hook in pattern stitch, after wet blocking.
