Loft Classic, Loft Color & Bottone: 100% Merino Wool; 50g/100m

Suggested needle size: US 10-11 (6-7mm)

Suggested gauge for stockinette: 15st/4"

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Loft and its siblings, Loft Color and Bottone yarns that have a rather unassuming presence, yet show up again and again as cutting-edge felted bags, warm and inviting sweaters, cozy scarves and mittens, and more. In fact, it is probably one of the best-loved yarns ever.

Clearly, it's quiet demeanor is deceiving, for it packs a major punch in the realm of creative design. You can do just about anything with it. It is ultra soft and lofty which makes for comfortable, lightweight and very warm garments. It also felts like a dream, allowing you to create designer-quality bags and more with ease and happiness.

For those of you who, like me, enjoy knowing such things, the way it is made involves a watershed invention by the mill that spins it: the mill owner found a way to lightly felt the wool as it spins, thereby creating wonderful new possibilities for all of us.

Try it! You'll love it.

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What does Oeko-Tex Standard 100 Mean?

It means that Zitron's yarns have been independently certified to contain no harmful substances whatsoever.

This means they are safe for babies, safe for those with allergies, safe for the planet.

Zitron has always had a high commitment to environmentally sound yarns and manufacturing - all the Zitron yarns we carry have received this certifcation of textile purity.