POEMA TWEED Yarn - Laines du Nord

POEMA TWEED Yarn by Laines du Nord – Mulesing-Free Merino with Donegal Effect

94% Extra Fine Merino – 6% Viscose | 150g – 600m | Winter Shawls and Accessories

📋 Key Features

• Composition94% Mulesing-free Extra Fine Merino – 6% Viscose
• Ball Weight150g
• Yardage600m (656 yards)
• Recommended Needlesn° 6.0 – 7.0 (US 10-10.5)
• Recommended Crochet Hookn° 3.5 – 4.0 (US F-7)
• CareHand wash in cold water, dry flat
• Ideal forShawls, scarves, autumn and winter accessories
• YieldOne ball completes a medium shawl or a long scarf

🧵 The Yarn

POEMA TWEED Yarn by Laines du Nord is a high-quality yarn made from 94% mulesing-free Extra Fine merino wool and 6% viscose. It features a delicate Donegal tweed effect created with colored yarn flecks and a gradient sequence that transitions slowly and evenly from one tone to the next. Designed for those who want a visually striking yet easy-to-work yarn, it is perfect for creating elegant and warm autumn and winter accessories.

The 150-gram and 600-meter format offers exceptional yield: with just one ball, you can complete a medium shawl, a long scarf, or large accessories. The roving-style construction highlights the natural softness of the merino and creates the characteristic gradient effect that makes every project unique.

🧬 Technical Composition: Why It Works

The mulesing-free Extra Fine merino that makes up 94% of the yarn is a natural fiber exceptional for its softness, thermoregulation, and comfort against the skin. The mulesing-free certification ensures animal welfare throughout production. This quality of merino is particularly well-suited for accessories in direct contact with the skin—shawls, scarves, cowls—because it is non-irritating and keeps you warm without feeling heavy.

The 6% viscose adds a touch of subtle sheen and improves stitch definition, making the color transitions and tweed effect stand out. This minimal percentage does not alter the thermal properties of the wool but contributes to the smoothness of the yarn during knitting or crochet, making it easier to achieve even stitches, even for beginners.

📦 Ball Format and Yield

Each ball weighs 150 grams and contains approximately 600 meters (656 yards) of yarn. This generous yield allows you to complete entire projects with a single purchase: a medium triangular shawl requires 1 ball; a long, wrap-around scarf requires 1-2 balls depending on width; and a large cowl requires 1 ball. For more structured projects like cardigans or light pullovers, plan for about 4-6 balls depending on size.

The gradient color sequence unfolds ball after ball: for projects requiring multiple balls, be sure to purchase all necessary balls from the same dye lot to ensure color continuity. Variations between different lots can be significant and may affect the final gradient effect.

🧶 Recommended Working Style

Needles 6.0 – 7.0 mm (US 10-10.5) are ideal for this yarn as they create a soft, drapey fabric, perfect for shawls and accessories that need to wrap comfortably without being stiff. With smaller needles (5-5.5mm), you get a denser, more structured fabric suitable for bags or accessories that need to hold their shape; with larger needles (7.5-8mm), the fabric becomes airier and lighter, ideal for summer shawls or shrugs.

Using a crochet hook 3.5 – 4.0 mm (US F-7), the yarn is excellent for lacy work, triangular shawls with fan stitches, or accessories with geometric motifs. The Donegal tweed effect stands out particularly well with simple stitches—garter stitch, stockinette, moss stitch—which let the colored flecks emerge without being overwhelmed by complex textures. For beginners: start with a simple straight stitch or garter stitch; the yarn is forgiving of small irregularities thanks to the tweed texture.

✨ Why Choose POEMA TWEED

Compared to traditional tweed yarns that require complex techniques to achieve color shading, POEMA TWEED offers the gradient effect already integrated into the spinning process. You don't have to manage ball changes or complex color blending; the gradient develops naturally as you work. This makes it ideal for anyone wanting a spectacular result without the technical complexity of multi-colored projects.

The mulesing-free certification guarantees that the wool comes from farms that respect animal welfare, an aspect increasingly sought after by conscious knitters. Production in Italy ensures strict quality controls on yardage, twist, and yarn uniformity—details that make a difference in the final result and durability of your project.

🎨 Project Ideas

This yarn was specifically designed for autumn and winter accessories that require warmth, softness, and a splash of color. The gradient effect makes it perfect for triangular shawls where the shade develops from top to bottom, long scarves that change tone from one end to the other, and cowls that play with color transitions. It is also great for oversized hats, fingerless gloves, and light shrugs.

👩‍🎨 Who Is This For?

Suitable for beginners and intermediate skill levels because the yarn is soft, slides well on needles, and hides small tension irregularities thanks to its tweed texture. The gradient effect develops automatically, so no prior experience with multi-colored work or complex ball changes is needed. Perfect for those who want a striking result using simple techniques.

Perfect for hobbyists who make accessories to gift or sell: the generous yield of the ball allows you to complete entire projects with a modest investment, and the gradient effect catches the eye without requiring complicated patterns. Also highly appreciated by those seeking ethical, mulesing-free certified yarn produced in Italy with high quality standards.

🧼 Care and Maintenance

• WashingHand wash in cold water (max 30°C) with delicate wool detergent
• BleachingDo not bleach
• Spin-dryingDo not spin-dry — gently squeeze without wringing
• DryingLay flat on a towel, away from heat sources
• IroningDo not iron, or iron at a low temperature with a pressing cloth
• StorageStore folded in a dry place, protected from moths with a natural moth repellent

📌 Important note

📊 Technical Data Summary