About Zephyr

The distinctive characteristics of wool and cotton collide in this versatile medium-weight yarn. Zephyr balances the warmth and elasticity of Fine Texas Wool with the cool, durability of High Quality Californian Cotton.

Zephyr is woolen spun, meaning the fibers remain in a lofty jumble that traps air, reminiscent of an ocean breeze. Its three plies are lightly twisted to preserve its buoyant quality, while maintaining a sprightly bounce. It was specifically designed for making garments that are comfortable to wear in temperate climates.

This woolen-spun yarn has an adaptable gauge, which can compress to a tight sport weight or grow into a light, drapey fabric when worked on large needles. Zephyr has a soft but dry hand and a slightly rustic nature; woolen spinning can result in small variations of thickness, and you’ll find the occasional speck of vegetable matter, which shows this yarn is never treated with harsh chemicals.

Comprised of a modern palette with 16 colors, Zephyr has a lightly heathered appearance due to the wool and cotton taking the dye at different levels. This creates a muted, variagated colorway that will bring depth and visual interest to your finished garments.

Garments knit from Zephyr realize their full potential after a wet blocking, as each stitch relaxes and bonds with its neighbors to produce an even, light, soft fabric.

Zephyr is designed to be a workhorse yarn with incredible stitch definition, perfect for textural patterns or plain old stockinette. We think it’s ideal for sweaters of every variety and warm weather accessories.

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Yarn Specs

• 55% Texas Wool / 45% California Cotton
• DK Weight
• 134yds / 50g
• Spun in Wisconsin
• Dyed in Maine