Rosários 4 Príncipe Real

Príncipe Real – A Light, Airy Blend for Spring and Summer

Príncipe Real is a yarn built for the months when wool feels like too much. It comes from the Portuguese company Rosários 4 and blends linen, cotton and silk, three natural fibres that between them give you something light, breathable and easy to wear.

It is a chainette yarn, meaning it is constructed as a fine knitted tube rather than plied strands twisted together. That gives it a soft, rounded feel in the hand and a gentle bounce as you work with it, and it tends to sit nicely without splitting as you knit or crochet. With 50% linen, 36% cotton and 14% natural silk, and no synthetic fibres anywhere in the mix, it suits both adults' and children's garments where you want something cool against the skin.

At a light worsted weight, it knits up a little quicker than a fine summer cotton without losing the airy quality that makes it suited to the warmer months.

Why You'll Love It

✔ Linen, cotton and silk blend – light, breathable and entirely natural
✔ Chainette construction – a soft, rounded yarn that is gentle to work with
✔ Suitable for adults and children
✔ A light worsted weight that moves a little faster on the needles
✔ No synthetic fibres

Specifications

• Composition: 50% linen, 36% cotton, 14% natural silk
• Yarn Weight: Light worsted
• Weight: 50 g (1.75 oz)
• Yardage: 120 m (131 yds)
• Recommended Needle Size: 4.5 to 5 mm (US 7 to 8)
• Gauge: 19 stitches and 24 rows to 10 cm (4 inches)
  

Perfect For

• Spring and summer garments for adults and children
• Lightweight tops, tees and cardigans
• Shawls and wraps where drape matters
• Crafters who prefer natural fibres over wool in the warmer months

A cool, breathable blend for the season you actually knit for here, Príncipe Real is worth reaching for whenever you want a natural yarn that won't weigh a garment down.