Experience the Magic of Creativity with Crealino

CREALINO, the 100% linen yarn by Lang Yarns

CREALINO places pure linen at the heart of your spring and summer knitting. Its straightforward composition of 100% linen is ideally suited to light, airy pieces for warmer days. Each 50 g ball provides 165 metres, giving you ample scope to create fine pullovers, summer tops, lightweight cardigans, shawls and coordinating accessories. This linen has a particularly soft feel, so it can also be considered for garments worn close to the skin. To assess your own comfort, simply hold the finished swatch against your neck for a few moments before committing to a complete garment.

A regular twist for enjoyable knitting

The quality of CREALINO is apparent as soon as it reaches your needles. Its regular twist creates a solid, stable strand that is pleasant to guide and easy to follow from stitch to stitch. This controlled construction supports an even knitting rhythm, whether you are an experienced knitter or a beginner concentrating on consistent tension. It also provides a dependable foundation for projects that deserve careful, unhurried work.

The neat structure helps each stitch remain visible. Stocking stitch shows the yarn’s regular character, while ribbing, knit-and-purl textures, openwork and other defined patterns can stand out clearly. CREALINO therefore supports the details of your chosen design without making them look busy. Its soft handle adds to the pleasure of working with linen and makes the process as satisfying as the finished piece.

Light projects for spring and summer

CREALINO is particularly well suited to lightweight and airy designs. Consider it for a transitional pullover, a sleeveless top, a short-sleeved garment, a fine cardigan, a summer wrap or a delicate scarf. Its 165-metre length per 50 g allows for fine knitting while preserving a clear, expressive stitch surface. Open patterns highlight the seasonal character of the linen, whereas simple fabric lets the even twist and careful workmanship take centre stage.

Recommended needle sizes range from 3 to 4 mm, giving you room to adjust the fabric according to your pattern and personal tension. A finer needle will generally create a more structured fabric, while a larger needle may produce a more open result. Your pattern requirements and your own swatch should always guide the final choice, as every knitter holds the yarn slightly differently.

The reference tension is 21 stitches and 32 rows over 10 cm. Make a generous swatch before casting on the actual project, especially when knitting a fitted garment. Even a small difference across 10 cm can alter the final measurements and the amount of yarn required. Measure carefully and compare the result with your pattern so that the finished piece reflects the intended proportions.

Planning your project and caring for the yarn

Calculate the quantity required from your pattern instructions and the results of your swatch. When a project uses several balls, check the dye-lot number before beginning. This simple preparation helps maintain consistent colour across the complete garment. If appropriate for your design, alternating balls can also help you manage the transition while you work.

To help retain the soft character of CREALINO, Lang Yarns recommends using detergent for delicate washing together with fabric softener. Follow any additional care information supplied with your chosen pattern. Treating the swatch first is a useful precaution: it allows you to measure it again and observe how your own knitted fabric responds to care before washing the completed piece.

CREALINO specifications

• Brand: Lang Yarns
• Composition: 100% linen
• Length: 165 m per 50 g
• Recommended needles: 3 to 4 mm
• Tension over 10 cm: 21 stitches and 32 rows
• Season: spring and summer
• Care: use delicate-wash detergent with fabric softener

Choose a linen yarn worthy of your pattern

The value of a carefully chosen yarn becomes clear in the finished project. A regular, solid strand supports your work, defines the stitches and helps you create something you will be proud to wear. Choose CREALINO from Torsades, prepare your swatch and let pure linen bring your next warm-weather design to life.