De Rerum Natura Gilliatt is, like its little brother Ulysse, 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. All the manufacturing stages of this yarn are carried out in a short circuit (France and Portugal for sourcing, Belgium or Italy for washing, France for spinning and dyeing) with a constant desire for traceability and to reduce its impact on the environment. Gilliatt is soft and springy, with elasticity that makes for a delightful knitting experience, and for lofty garments that hold their shape. worsted weight 3ply woolen spun 100% merino wool 270 yards/100 grams gauge (for 4 x 4" in stockinette) 19 st x 27 rows, 4 mm needles / US 6 18 st x 26 rows, 4.5 mm needles / US 7 17 st x 25 rows, 5 mm needles / US 8 recommended care: hand wash cool, lay flat to dry please note that very dark or saturated colors such as "émeraude" are more likely to bleed during blocking. If you plan to mix 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 English Pronunciation: (GIL-ee-ut) French Pronunciation: (zhee-LYAH)
