Queensland yarns in natural fibers for every season

Queensland yarns in cotton, linen and alpaca

Queensland yarns focus on natural fibers and contemporary colors. Depending on the yarn, you'll find cotton, linen, hemp, alpaca or wool, and some yarns are made from recycled or organically grown materials. The fiber content and care instructions are listed with each product.

Which fiber suits which knitting project

Cotton gives smooth stitch definition, feels pleasant on the skin and suits summer tops and children's clothes. Linen and hemp feel cool and firm and get softer with every wash, which makes them good for tunics, shawls and airy tees. Alpaca and wool keep you warm and work well for cardigans, sweaters and winter accessories. Blends combine qualities, such as the lightness of cotton with the warmth of wool. The color range goes from natural shades to bolder on-trend colors, so you can easily put together whole garments.

• Cotton for summer tops and children's clothes
• Linen and hemp for tunics and shawls
• Alpaca and wool for cardigans and sweaters
• Yarns made from recycled or organically grown fibers

Tip: Plant fibers such as linen and cotton have very little stretch and often change in length or width when washed. Wash your gauge swatch once and let it dry flat before you count the stitches, so your measurements still match after the first wash.