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Tencel vs linen yarn - which yarn is more sustainable?

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With the increasing interest in natural plant-based fibres and a growing consciousness of the impact of yarn production on the environment, it is worth looking beyond traditional plant fibres such as linen and cotton. 

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Pascuali Suave: A vegan yarn with cashmere feel

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Pascuali Suave is a highly unusual cotton yarn that looks and feels like cashmere. Suave is the perfect choice for vegans and people allergic to wool.

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New: Irish Tweed with Merino and Mohair from Donegal, Ireland

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We have a new collection of utterly gorgeous Irish Tweed yarn in store: Irish Tweed is a heavy 8ply yarn spun from 70% Merino and 30% Mohair. Why not try Irish Tweed with one of our new knit kits that were specifically designed for this yarn?

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How to use Rellana Regenbogen yarn cakes

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I have had a few customers ask me about Rellana Regenbogen yarn cakes. These yarn cakes are hand-wound using a 4-stranded yarn. Have a look at two videos that show you how you can use this yarn!

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Comeback for a natural fibre with a long history: nettle for knitting!

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What is nettle? Nettle fibres have a long tradition in the textile industry that reaches back into ancient times. 

Nettle has been used for millennia to make cords and ropes or weave them into cloth but was gradually forgotten when cotton and later acrylic fibres took over.

And now we are pleased to be able to offer you nettle as a knitting yarn! Pascuali Nepal, is a gorgeous blend of 60% cotton, 28% linen and 12% nettle. 

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