About Pernelle

Pernelle yarn is made from long, high-quality hemp fibers, giving it a natural shine and authentic drape. It is ecologically dyed with GOTS-certified pigments in the North of France. It is not chemically softened. The "natural" color is undyed; it is raw hemp yarn; its color will vary depending on the seasons and their sunlight levels. It will soften very quickly during knitting and the first soaking without warping or stretching. It is a yarn that softens and develops a patina over time, like washed linen. Its cultivation is very ecological because it requires neither fertilizer nor additional irrigation.  

Pernelle yarn is suitable for all types of knitting, sweaters, tops, Jacquard or lace. It will also define patterns very well and will not need to be blocked after each wash. Even if this yarn is not elastic, you quickly get used to changing your tension after a few rows. For really sensitive people, it is possible to soak the skeins in Eucalan before putting them on spools to soften the yarn before knitting. All knitting needles are suitable, but for people who knit tightly, it is better to turn to metal needles.  

Maintenance is easy; hemp is very durable and therefore safe. It is machine washable, but can also be washed by soaking it in a bath of knitting soap. It dries quickly and does not necessarily need to be ironed.