De Rerum Natura Candide [FOR PREORDER ONLY]

De Rerum Natura Candide [FOR PREORDER ONLY]

De Rerum Natura Candide has the same technical characteristics as Ulysse: it is a 202 yds (185 m) / 50 g yarn, with a traditional 2-ply structure.

The presence of cotton in its composition gives it a little more softness, a fresher feel and more compactness than its pure wool brother. The small cotton flakes give it an original texture and create a mottled look, more or less pronounced depending on the colour. It is a rather dry yarn which, like many woolen spun yarns, gains in softness and fluffiness once washed.

We particularly like it in textured stitches but it also brings a very nice natural and relaxed touch to stockinette and garter and gives a lovely earthy look to lace patterns. It can be used for a wide range of patterns written for fingering or sport weight yarns.

It is an ideal yarn for delicate mid-season projects that will benefit from the lightness of wool and the coolness of cotton.

Candide is named after the hero of Voltaire's philosophical tale "Candide ou l'optimisme" who invites us to "cultivate our garden" to try to find our happiness in an imperfect world.

Why You’ll Love It:
✔ The Bloom Phenomenon - Like many traditional woolen-spun yarns, it feels slightly dry on the needles. However, it blooms and softens dramatically into a fluffy, compact cloud after its very first wet block.
✔ Organic Tweedy Texture - Tiny recycled cotton flakes run throughout the 2-ply twist, creating a gently mottled, subtle heathered finish that adds rustic character to stockinette.
✔ Exceptional Crimp & Elasticity - Because it uses premium 21.5-micron Merino d'Arles sheep wool pasture-raised responsibly in Southeast France, the fiber has immense natural bounce and memory

Specifications
- Composition: 70% Organic Merino from Arles, 30% Recycled Cotton
- Yarn Weight: Sport
- Weight: 50g
- Meterage: 185m (202 yards)
- Recommended Needles Size: 2.5mm - 3.5mm / US 1 - 4
- Care Instructions: Hand wash gently, lay flat to dry.

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