"OCEANIA" Cotton Wool Blend

OCEANIA by Lang Yarns: ocean inspiration on your needles

OCEANIA draws on the colours, shapes and movement of the sea. Coral reefs, majestic marine life, mysterious shipwrecks and dense kelp forests form the creative backdrop to this Lang Yarns yarn for spring and summer. Its fibre blend combines 70% cotton with 30% SEACELL viscose. Enriched with brown algae from the sea, this innovative component brings a distinctly marine story to a soft yarn suited to projects worn close to the skin.

Cotton and SEACELL viscose for warmer days

The cotton provides a familiar feel, while the SEACELL viscose adds a soft and sensory character. If you are planning a sweater, top or accessory that will touch bare skin, place your knitted swatch against your neck before committing to the complete project. This simple test helps you assess personal comfort after only a small amount of knitting, rather than discovering later that a finished garment will remain unworn.

SEACELL is described as nourishing and revitalising for the skin, with moisture-regulating properties that are particularly relevant to spring and summer garments. OCEANIA contains no animal fibre, making it an option for knitters who want to work with cotton and viscose during the warmer part of the year. Each 50 g ball provides 140 metres, giving you a practical starting point for planning either a full garment or a lighter accessory.

A fibre with an ocean origin

The distinctive element in OCEANIA is its SEACELL viscose enriched with brown algae. The algae used in the fibre come from the oceans and are harvested in fjords using sustainable methods. SEACELL is completely biodegradable. This statement applies specifically to the SEACELL component, while the full yarn composition remains clearly stated as 70% cotton and 30% SEACELL viscose.

OCEANIA is also OEKO-TEX certified under certificate number 25.3.0121. Together with the information about how the algae are sourced, this provides useful transparency when selecting a yarn. A carefully chosen material may represent a difference in cost, but the quality of the piece you create matters when many hours of patient work go into it. The aim is a finished project that reflects the care invested in every stitch and does justice to the pattern that inspired you.

What can you knit with OCEANIA?

Its composition and spring-to-summer character make OCEANIA suitable for lightweight sweaters, cardigans, short-sleeved tops, sleeveless garments, shawls and seasonal accessories. You can also explore lace or textured stitch patterns. A generous swatch will let you study the stitch definition, see how the chosen texture appears and decide whether the resulting fabric suits your intended pattern before you cast on the full number of stitches.

The reference tension is 22 stitches and 30 rows over 10 cm using 3.5 to 4 mm needles. Every knitter’s tension is different, so change the needle size if necessary to match both measurements. Checking the row count as well as the stitch count is especially useful when making a fitted garment or following shaping instructions.

Yarn details

• Composition: 70% cotton, 30% SEACELL viscose
• Length: 140 m per 50 g
• Recommended needles: 3.5 to 4 mm
• 10 cm tension: 22 stitches and 30 rows
• Season: spring and summer
• Certification: OEKO-TEX, number 25.3.0121

Caring for your finished work

Use a detergent intended for fine washing and do not add fabric softener. Following this instruction is a thoughtful way to care for both the fibres and the time invested in your knitting. Treating your swatch in the same way before taking its final measurements can also provide a more reliable basis for choosing a size and adjusting your needle choice.

Bring a touch of the ocean to your next knitting project with OCEANIA. Choose a light spring or summer pattern, prepare your swatch and enjoy turning this cotton and SEACELL viscose blend into a piece you will be proud to wear.