Spanish yarnmakers WoolDreamers are a truly special company. Based in the rural community of Mota del Cuervo, their mission is to raise awareness about Spanish wool, supporting small ranchers and carrying on their local heritage of textile production with beautiful, sustainable yarns. From shearing to scouring, spinning, and dyeing, founder Ramón Cobo and the WoolDreamers team oversee every step of the process from sheep to skein.
One of our favorite WoolDreamers yarns for our changeable DMV weather is Saona, a lofty woolen-spun blend of Spanish Merino and Manchega wool combined with Andalusian cotton. Wool-specific dyes give Saona a softly heathered look, with speckles of undyed cotton peeking out through the yarn’s 2-ply twist.
We’re delighted to welcome four new Saona colors to the shop: meet Doodle, June 6, Marbles, and Moby.
Naturally, we’re full of ideas for new projects to cast on with these gorgeous shades—read on for our pattern picks!
Yarn Details
- Fingering weight
- 50% Merina Entrefina & Manchega wool, 50% Andalusian cotton
- 240 yards (220 meters) per 50-gram ball
- US #0-4 (2–3.5 mm) needles or B/1-f/5 (2.5–3.755 mm) crochet hook
- 26 stitches & 32 rows = 4”
- Hand wash, dry flat
- $10.50 in store & online
Our Pattern Picks
Port Cardigan
Hold Saona together with a lace weight silk and mohair yarn to add luxurious softness to this classic, cozy cardigan.
Sizes
XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL); finished circumference 39 (41) 42¾ (44¾) 48½ (51½) 54¾ (58½) 61½ (65)“.
Yarn
4 (5) 5 (5) 6 (6) 7 (7) 8 (8) balls WoolDreamers Saona (50% Merina Entrefina & Manchega wool, 50% Andalusian cotton; 240 yards/220 meters per 50-gram ball) held together with 4 (5) 5 (5) 6 (6) 7 (7) 8 (8) balls Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair or De Rerum Natura Bérénice.
Gauge & Suggested Needles
21 stitches & 28 rows = 4” on US#7 (4.5 mm) needles in stockinette stitch, after wet blocking.
Oolong Tee
Knit this easy seamless sweater with short or long sleeves to suit your style! The pattern includes optional bust darts for a great fit.
Sizes
A (B, C, D) (E, F, G) (H, I, J); finished circumference 30 (34, 38, 42) (46, 50, 54) (58, 62, 66)“.
Yarn
Short sleeves: 4 (4, 4+, 5) (5, 6, 6) (7, 7, 7+) balls WoolDreamers Saona (50% Merina Entrefina & Manchega wool, 50% Andalusian cotton; 240 yards/220 meters per 50-gram ball)
Long sleeves: 5 (5+, 6, 6) (7, 7, 8) (8, 8, 9) balls WoolDreamers Saona (50% Merina Entrefina & Manchega wool, 50% Andalusian cotton; 240 yards/220 meters per 50-gram ball)
Gauge & Suggested Needles
24 stitches & 34 rows = 4” on US#3 (3.25 mm) needles in stockinette stitch worked in the round, after wet blocking.
Muti Dress
This adorable baby dress will fit the recipient later as a cute top! Knit the matching cardigan for a sweet set.
Sizes
0-3 months (6 months, 12 months, 18 months); finished circumference 18 (20, 22, 23)”.
Yarn
2 (2, 3, 3) balls WoolDreamers Saona (50% Merina Entrefina & Manchega wool, 50% Andalusian cotton; 240 yards/220 meters per 50-gram ball.
Gauge & Suggested Needles
24 stitches = 4” on US#4 (3.5 mm) needles in lace pattern, after wet blocking.
Dreamweft Sweater
This fun-to-knit mesh pullover is a perfect layering piece for Fall.
Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9); finished circumference 42¾ (46¼, 49¾, 53¼, 57, 60½, 67½, 71, 74¾)”, suggested positive ease 12-16″.
Yarn
4 (4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 7) balls WoolDreamers Saona (50% Merina Entrefina & Manchega wool, 50% Andalusian cotton; 240 yards/220 meters per 50-gram ball.
Gauge & Suggested Needles
18 stitches & 24 rows = 4” on US#3 (3.25 mm) needles in lace pattern, after wet blocking.
Lakes Crew Cardigan
This cozy cardigan is knit with two strands of Saona for a warm yet lightweight fabric. Customize your project with multiple sleeve & hem styles!
Sizes
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL; finished circumference 42½ (46½) 48¼ (52¼) 56¼ (60¼) 64¼ (68¼) 72¼”, suggested positive ease 12¼-12½”.
Yarn
10 (10) 11 (11) 12 (12) 13 (13) 13 balls WoolDreamers Saona (50% Merina Entrefina & Manchega wool, 50% Andalusian cotton; 240 yards/220 meters per 50-gram ball.
Gauge & Suggested Needles
18 stitches & 28 rows = 4” on US#8 (5 mm) needles in stockinette stitch, after wet blocking.
Sugar & Roses Top
Crochet this cute top for your next vacation! The pattern includes beginner-friendly options for shaping and color changes.
Sizes
XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL); finished circumference 35.25 (37.75) 41.75 (45.5) 49.5 (53.5) 57.5 (61.25) 65.25″.
Yarn
MC & CC: 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) (4, 4, 4, 5) balls each WoolDreamers Saona (50% Merina Entrefina & Manchega wool, 50% Andalusian cotton; 240 yards/220 meters per 50-gram ball.
Gauge & Suggested Hook
18 stitches & 15 rows = 4” on US#D (3 mm) hook in pattern stitch, after wet blocking.
The Tidal Tee Crochet T-Shirt
Did someone say “vacation”? This free unisex pattern includes instructions for customizing sleeve style and body length.
Sizes
XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL; finished circumference 28, 30, 34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62″.
Yarn
4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8 balls WoolDreamers Saona (50% Merina Entrefina & Manchega wool, 50% Andalusian cotton; 240 yards/220 meters per 50-gram ball.
Gauge & Suggested Hook
18 stitches & 12 rows = 4” on US#G-6 (4 mm) hook in pattern stitch, after wet blocking.
