Penelope from De Rerum Natura

Pénélope is a 6 ply, worsted spun yarn made from precious fleece of Merinos d'Arles, raised in organic farming near Aureille in Provence (France) and a touch of silk (south of Shanghai, China). The silk gives this fine (21.5 microns) and exceptionally elastic wool a discreetly satiny sheen and a very nice drape. Just the right amount of silk to make each stitch a soft little luxury. These very fine fibres are combed into a ribbon to increase their softness and strength, and then spun in the Biella region of Italy, as no spinning mill in France today is capable of spinning such fine combed yarn. This single strand is then twisted to create a four strand yarn, dyed in Creuse (France). The result is a harmonious yarn, round and strong, soft and subtly satiny. Its softness, drape and definition make it perfect for knitting layette, a slightly precious jumper and anything else you want to wear next to your skin. Pénélope is named after the feminine character of Odyssey of Homère.   DK weight 90% organic Merinos d'Arles (France) / 10% mulberry silk (China) 50 g / 145 yds / 133 m Made in France Yarn Characteristics Round, structured twist Rich, saturated colors Soft and beautiful drape Great stitch definition for texture and cables.    Care Instructions This yarn is not superwash treated. We recommend washing your knitted fabric in warm water with soap or a suitable detergent. If you wish to test the wool setting of your machine, we advise you to do so first with your sample. Each dye lot is unique. Please purchase enough yarn to complete your project.  We try hard to capture the essence of each colorway, but please keep in mind that colors may vary from monitor to monitor.