laine x novita 4ply
cloudy cotton
$35.00
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storyteller yarns
fingering weight yarns
yarns by laine
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This fingering weight is a collaboration between Laine magazine and Finnish yarn company Novita, combining breed-specific wools for a yarn with real character. The Falkland wool forms the base, contributing softness and a natural sheen; the Bluefaced Leicester adds lustre and a slight silkiness; and the Kerry Hill brings structure and a gentle rustic quality. The result is springy, well-balanced, and a pleasure to work with. The colour palette was developed specifically for this collaboration: Nordic-inspired tones that work beautifully together for colourwork or standalone. A limited availability yarn worth picking up while it's here.
rooted in tradition and rich with character
Laine x novita 4ply is a yarn that we would categorize as a storyteller. The Storyteller carries the echoes of older traditions. These yarns come from heritage fibres, time-honoured spinning methods, and colour palettes shaped by generations of makers. Working with them connects today’s projects to the long, shared history of textile craft.
Storytellers are often a little rustic by nature. They may feel more “sheepy” than modern processed yarns and can be better suited to outerwear or layered garments if you have sensitive skin. Give them the care they deserve: swatch thoughtfully and follow laundering instructions.
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yarn details:
- fibre composition
- 70% Falkland Wool, 15% Bluefaced Leicester, 15% Bluefaced Kerry Hill wool
- meterage / yardage
- 400 meters / 437 yards
- unit weight
- 100 grams / 3.5 oz.
- format
- hank
- requires winding?
- yes
- yarn weight category
- fingering
- suggested stitch tension
- 28 sts / 10 cm (4 in)
- recommended needles
- 2.50 mm (US 1.5) - 3.50 mm (US 4)
- care instructions
- hand wash, dry flat
- recommended uses
- shawls, hats, mittens & scarves, amigurumi / stuffed toys, sweaters & garments, dishcloths & towels
- country of origin
- Great Britain
yarn questions:
How should I care for this yarn?
This yarn should be cared for as follows: hand wash,
dry flat.
What is this yarn suitable for?
This yarn is recommended for shawls,
hats, mittens & scarves,
amigurumi / stuffed toys,
sweaters & garments,
dishcloths & towels.
What yarn weight is this?
This yarn is classified as fingering weight.
What needle size works best for this yarn?
Recommended needles: 2.50 mm (US 1.5) - 3.50 mm (US 4).
Which knitting stitch patterns work best with this yarn?
Laine x novita 4ply will give excellent results with the following stitch patterns: lace, textured stitches, and cables.
How do I make a basic gauge swatch for this yarn?
Using 2.50 mm (US 1.5) - 3.50 mm (US 4) needles (or whatever your pattern recommends), cast on 10 stitches. Knit 6 rows. Repeat the following 2 rows until the work measures 3":
- knit 3, purl to the last 3 stitches, knit 3
- knit all stitches
Knit 6 more rows and cast off. Wash and block using the same method you will use for the finished item. Measure and count your gauge across the middle stitches of the swatch.
yarn winding service
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return policy
This item is eligible for refund or exchange within 30 days of the purchase date. All returned items must be accompanied by their receipt or order number, and must be unopened, unused, and in salable condition for a return or exchange to be considered. We do not accept full or partial returns on items that were special ordered.