Be amazed knitting with this unique yarn spun with cotton & stinging nettle! Used in clothing for thousands of years, this plant fibre brings the fun wavy effect to Ortica.
Lightweight & breathable, this heavy DK/ light worsted yarn is perfect for warm weather pullovers, cardigans, tank tops & tees. The two fibres plied together (one thicker & one threadlike) make stitches come to life. The yarn is lovely for lace patterns, stockinette & more textural stitches.
Fibre: 82% Cotton, 18% Nettle (Ramie)
Weight: 3/4 Heavy DK/ Light Worsted
Yardage | Meterage: 114 yds
Needles: 4-4.5 mm
Gauge Stitches per 4in (10cm): 19 st 27 rows
Care: Machine wash cool, lay flat to dry
Origin: Ital
