POEMA Wool - Laines du Nord

Lana POEMA Laines du Nord – Gradient-Dyed Mulesing-Free Merino Yarn 150g 600m

100% mulesing-free merino wool | 150g – 600m | Perfect gradient effect for shawls and scarves

📋 Key Features

• Composition100% mulesing-free merino wool
• Skein Weight150g
• Yardage600 meters (656 yards)
• Recommended NeedlesNo. 4.0 – 4.5 mm (US 6-7)
• Recommended Crochet HookNo. 2.5 – 4.0 mm
• WashingHand wash max 30°C or delicate wool cycle
• Ideal ForShawls, scarves, gradient pullovers
• Estimated Yield1 skein = 1 complete shawl or scarf

🧵 The Yarn

Lana POEMA Laines du Nord is a gradient yarn made from 100% mulesing-free merino wool entirely in Italy. Designed for those seeking a high-quality variegated yarn, POEMA offers perfectly smooth and continuous color transitions, without knots or visible interruptions. Its single-ply construction ensures an exceptionally soft and delicate feel, ideal for garments worn directly against the skin, such as shawls and scarves.

Each skein weighs 150 grams and offers a generous 600 meters of yarn, allowing you to create an entire shawl or an oversized scarf with just one skein. The yarn is classified as sport weight (or light DK), perfect for knitting with 4–4.5 mm needles or crocheting with 2.5–4 mm hooks, resulting in a soft, warm, and visually refined finish.

🧬 Technical Composition: Why It Works

100% merino wool was chosen for its natural temperature-regulating properties and superior softness compared to other wools. Merino fibers are finer, making them less prickly and more comfortable against the skin, even for those who usually find wool irritating. This makes POEMA perfect for shawls worn directly around the neck or over the shoulders, without the need for intermediate layers.

The mulesing-free certification guarantees that the wool comes from farms that do not practice mulesing, a painful procedure for the animals. Choosing POEMA means supporting an ethical supply chain that respects animal welfare without compromising on quality. The Made in Italy production also ensures color consistency between skeins from the same batch and high quality standards at every stage of manufacturing.

📦 Skein Size and Yield

With 150 grams and 600 meters per skein, POEMA offers exceptional yield. A single skein is enough to create a medium-sized triangular shawl (approximately 150 cm wide) or an oversized scarf up to 2 meters long. This generous yardage reduces the number of skeins needed and simplifies color-batch management, a practical advantage for gradient projects where color continuity is essential.

For an adult size M pullover, you will need approximately 2–3 skeins, depending on the pattern and desired fit. We recommend purchasing all the skeins you need at once to ensure the continuity of the gradient: even within the same color, different batches may show slight variations in the color sequence. The stated yardage is indicative and may vary slightly between batches.

🧶 Recommended Work

4–4.5 mm needles (US 6-7) are the ideal size for achieving a soft yet structured fabric with an elegant drape, perfect for shawls and scarves. This size produces a gauge of approximately 24 stitches per 10 cm, ensuring a good balance between lightness and coverage. If you prefer a more open and airy fabric, you can use 5 mm needles; for a denser, warmer result, use 3.5 mm needles.

For crochet, use sizes between 2.5 and 4 mm depending on the chosen stitch: solid stitches require smaller hooks (2.5–3 mm), while openwork or fan stitches work best with 3.5–4 mm. The yarn's single-ply construction makes POEMA particularly suitable even for beginners: it glides easily on the needles, does not split easily, and the automatic gradient effect masks minor tension irregularities, ensuring a harmonious final result.

✨ Why Choose Lana POEMA

Compared to other gradient yarns on the market, POEMA stands out for the length of its color transition: with 600 meters per skein, the transition from one color to the next is extremely gradual, creating delicate and natural shades that cannot be achieved with shorter skeins. This means that even in large projects such as shawls or pullovers, the gradient effect remains harmonious and never abrupt.

The single-ply construction (a single, un-twisted strand) gives POEMA superior softness compared to traditional multi-ply yarns. This results in lighter finished garments with a fluid drape and a velvety feel. For knitters and crocheters, it also means less strain on the hands during work and a final result that retains its shape without becoming stiff over time.

🎨 What You Can Create

POEMA is the ideal yarn for triangular or semi-circular shawls, where the gradient effect develops naturally following the increases. It is also perfect for long, enveloping scarves, where the color transition follows the entire length of the garment. For those who prefer more structured projects, POEMA works beautifully for pullovers and cardigans worked from the top down, creating an ombré effect that starts at the shoulders and fades toward the hem.

👩‍🎨 Who It Is For

POEMA is also suitable for beginners thanks to its single-ply construction, which glides easily on the needles, and its automatic gradient effect, which makes every project visually interesting without the need for complex techniques. The yarn's soft feel forgives minor tension irregularities, and its generous yardage allows you to complete substantial projects without having to manage joins between skeins.

Professional knitters and crocheters appreciate POEMA for its consistent quality and the ability to create unique garments with a single yarn, reducing working time and complexity. Artisans who sell their work choose POEMA for the premium effect it guarantees, its ethical certification, and the Made in Italy label, which add perceived value to the finished product.

🧼 Care and Maintenance

• WashingHand wash in lukewarm water max 30°C or use the delicate wool cycle in the washing machine
• BleachingDo not bleach
• SpinningDo not spin-dry – wring gently without twisting
• DryingLay flat to dry away from direct heat sources
• IroningDo not iron or iron at a low temperature with a protective cloth
• StorageStore folded in a dry place, away from direct light and moths

📌 Important note

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