A rare textured linen blend yarn with rustic elegance 🌿 – Made in Italy by Lanificio dell’Olivo. Fine weight with natural flame texture and airy softness—ideal for lightweight summer garments and artisanal weaving.

🧶 Product Specifications:
• Manufacturer: LANIFICIO DELL'OLIVO, Italy
• Fiber Content: 55% Linen, 45% Polyester
• Yarn Weight: Fine (with flame effect)
• Yardage: 950 meters / 100g (1039 yards / 3.52 oz)

✨ Texture & Feel:
The thread is slightly uneven with a gentle flame texture, giving it a very natural look. It has the dry hand of linen with a subtle hairy halo and a bit of bounce from the polyamide—ideal for those who love rustic yet modern fiber textures.

🧶 Recommended Uses:
• Lightweight sweaters and cardigans
• Textured shawls and wraps• Loose openwork tops
• Summer tees, tanks, and layering garments• Elegant woven scarves or panels

🧷 Recommended Needles/Hooks:
• Best used held double or triple for structure and durability in knitwear
• Knitting: 2.25mm–3.5mm (US 1–4), depending on desired drape
• Crochet: 2.5mm–3.5mm (US B–E)
Swatching is highly recommended to explore the yarn’s texture and behavior.

🧵 Weaving Suitability:
Suitable for both warp and weft in rigid heddle and multi-shaft looms. Its fine gauge and rustic touch make it a beautiful choice for artisan scarves, panels, or experimental textured fabric. May need sizing for warp use.

🔍 Gauge & Behavior Notes:
• This yarn has moderate elasticity due to its polyamide content, making it easier to work with than 100% linen.
• Expect a relaxed drape after blocking.
• Slight biasing may occur in stockinette—using textured stitches or holding multiple threads can help balance the fabric.

🪡 Working with Multiple Strands:
• Held double, this yarn creates a sport-weight fabric with a soft rustic touch—perfect for breathable summer layers.
• Held triple, it knits up to a dense DK-weight fabric, offering structure while preserving the raw linen look.

📘 Project Ideas:
• Knit a breezy oversized V-neck tee using 250–300g held double
• Weave a rustic table runner with alternating held-single and double sections• Crochet a long summer duster cardigan with 400g held triple for a dramatic open drape
• Crochet a long summer duster cardigan with 400g held triple for a dramatic open drape

🧪 Blending Possibilities:
• Pair this linen-polyamide blend with silk mohair or alpaca laceweight to add softness and halo while maintaining breathability and texture contrast.
Suitable for both warp and weft in rigid heddle and multi-shaft looms. Its fine gauge and rustic touch make it a beautiful choice for artisan scarves, panels, or experimental textured fabric.

📏 Recommended Yarn Usage:
These are approximate values for knitting held double (475m/100g):
• Sweater (Size S–M): 300–350g (1425–1665 meters | 1560–1825 yards)
• Sweater (Size L–XL): 400–500g (1900–2375 meters | 2080–2600 yards)
• Shawl/Wrap: 150–200g (712–950 meters | 779–1039 yards)
• Sleeveless Top: 150–250g (712–1187 meters | 779–1300 yards)

�️ Care Instructions:
• Hand wash gently in cold water with mild detergent
• Do not wring or twist
• Lay flat to dry out of direct sunlight