Bérénice by De Rerum Natura is a unique lace weight yarn blending extra-fine Mohair fibres from South African farms committed to animal welfare and the soft, plump wool of organic Merinos d'Arles, spun into loops around a strong, shiny mulberry silk yarn, then combed to give the desired tousled, voluminous look. The yarn is dyed using ecological dyes that comply with GOTS specifications to reduce its environmental impact. Bérénice is manufactured in Italy, near Biella, and carries the Responsible Mohair Standard (RMS) certification for its Super Kid Mohair content. Bérénice on the Needles Bérénice was created to enrich the textures and colours of knitting and crochet projects and open up new creative horizons. Combined with De Rerum Natura yarns such as Ulysse and Gilliatt, it adds a discreet shine and irresistible softness. Whether worked tone on tone or in more adventurous colour contrasts, Bérénice adds depth and a new sparkle to any palette and makes you want to rediscover your favourite yarns across a new range of projects and gauges. Bérénice is a beautiful lace weight yarn, fluffy without being overly hairy. Knitted on its own it creates a diaphanous, frothy fabric that is light, delicate, and very inspiring for shawls, wraps, and layering pieces. Yarn Specifications Yarn Name: Bérénice Yarn Brand: De Rerum Natura Fibre Content: 55% Super Kid Mohair (RMS certified, South Africa), 25% mulberry silk (China), 20% organic Merinos d'Arles wool (France) Yarn Weight: Lace weight Ball Weight: 25g Ball Meterage: 210 metres Ball Yardage: 230 yards Suitable For: Shawls, wraps, scarves, snoods, lightweight sweaters, and layering garments. Suitable for knitting projects worked single or held double. Gauge (for 10 x 10cm stocking stitch) Single strand, 2.5mm needles (US 1): 30 stitches x 48 rows Single strand, 3.5mm needles (US 4): 28 stitches x 34 rows Held double, 3.5mm needles (US 6): 20 stitches x 30 rows Held double, 4.5mm needles (US 7): 17 stitches x 26 rows Recommended Knitting Needles: 2.5mm to 4.5mm (US 1 to 7) depending on whether yarn is worked single or held double Care Instructions Bérénice is not superwash treated. We recommend hand washing your knitted fabric in warm water with a gentle soap or suitable detergent, then laying flat to dry. If you wish to test your washing machine's wool programme, try it on your gauge swatch first. Pattern Ideas Looking for inspiration? Here are some pattern ideas that work beautifully with Bérénice lace weight yarn: Riviere Snood by De Rerum Natura Cumulus Blouse by PetiteKnit Cumulus Blouse Round Neck by PetiteKnit Stockholm Sweater by PetiteKnit
