Summer Solstice: keep cool with linen!

Tomorrow is officially the first day of summer. The summer solstice brings backyard barbeques, days spent at the pool and the search for the perfect breathable knit or crochet project. The search is over with linen yarn.

"Crete" pattern made by Sandy using Shibui Knits linen yarn: lightweight and beautiful. 

Linen yarn is made by using fibers from the stalk of the flax (also known as linseed) plant. It has been used for over 8,000 years, first with Mediterranean civilizations and later adopted by Europe.

This top is hot weather ready, made with Shibui- Twig (46% linen) by Tamara.

So, why linen? Linen is:

• vegan friendly 
• hypo-allergenic
• breathable and lightweight (perfect for warm weather garments)
• absorbent- wicks moisture away from skin for an airy cool feeling
• durable- about 30% stronger than cotton
• quick drying (try it for a beach coverup!)
• long lasting- with careful laundering, the item will last for years. The more linen is used and washed, the softer it gets. 
• natural textured look- no need for fancy stitches or complicated patterns, linen's texture comes naturally.

"Vested Interest" pattern made by Natalie using 100% linen (Quince & Co.- Kestrel )

Yarns By Design has many linen yarns to try. Shibui Knits- Reed, Louet North America- Euroflax and Euroflax Lace, Habu- Fine Linen, Quince and Co.- Kestrel and Sparrow and Claudia and Co.- Hand Painted Yarns are all 100% linen. We also have linen blends including Shibui Knits- Twig, Rowan- Cotton Lustre,  and The Fibre Co.- Savannah. All of these will give you the lustrous and lightweight wearability you want this summer. 

Lots of linen options at Yarns By Design!

Check us out online or shop our boutique to pick up your stash of the coolest fiber in town. 

Be sure to comment below to share your linen yarn experience or bring in your linen projects to show off. We love to see what our customers create. 

Warmly, 

Sarah with Yarns By Design

sarah@yarnsbydesignpa.com