Lotus Yarns Linen 100 – 100% linen yarn, 50 g skein

Lotus Yarns Linen 100 – linen yarn for summer clothes

Lotus Yarns Linen 100 is a 100% linen yarn for knitting and crocheting summer clothes. According to the manufacturer, it is breathable and cool, so it suits tops, T-shirts and light accessories. Choose your colour from the options; the yarn is a solid colour (plain).

A 50 g skein has a length of 290 m (317 yards). Use the length to work out exactly how much you need for your project, as patterns usually give yarn requirements in metres.

Working with it and quantities

The yarn comes as a skein. Wind it into a ball before knitting, otherwise it will tangle. The manufacturer recommends needles from 2.0 to 3.25 mm, which gives a fine, airy fabric. What matters is the tension given in your pattern. Settle on your needle size and tension with a tension swatch before you start.

According to the manufacturer, you need about 4–5 skeins of 50 g for a T-shirt and about 3 skeins for a top. These figures are only a guide; the actual amount depends on the design, size and stitch pattern.

Care

Hand wash Linen 100 in cold water and dry it flat. Linen often feels firmer at first and becomes softer with washing.

Lotus Yarns Linen 100 product details

• Manufacturer: Lotus Yarns, Linen 100
• Material: 100% linen
• Weight: 50 g
• Length: 290 m (317 yards) per 50 g
• Recommended needle size: 2.0–3.25 mm (US 0–3)
• Presentation: skein
• Colour: solid (plain)
• Care: hand wash in cold water, dry flat
• Yarn requirements according to the manufacturer: about 4–5 skeins of 50 g for a T-shirt, about 3 skeins for a top

You will also need: knitting needles or a crochet hook in the size given in your pattern (manufacturer's recommendation 2.0–3.25 mm); a ball winder or swift for winding the skein.