Gilliatt is a woolen spun yarn made from a blend of white French Mérinos d'Arles (Provence) and black Portuguese merino (Alentejo valley) raised with a concern for the well-being of the animals and the valorisation of their wool. Details: Weight: Worsted Texture: Plied Skein Weight: 100 grams Yardage | Meters: 270 yards | 250 meters Suggested Needle Size: US 6 - US 8 | 4 - 5mm Gauge: 19 sts - 17 sts = 4" Content: French mérinos d'Arles and Portuguese black merino woolen spun Care: Hand wash cold, lay flat to dry Important Note: Please note that very dark or particularly saturated colours such as "émeraude" are more likely to bleed during blocking. If you plan to knit with lighter colours, we recommend that you test a swatch first. If you find excess dye in the first wash, we recommend that you repeat the rinse bath until it is clear before drying your work.
