Prisma

PRISMA: extrafine merino with colour in motion

PRISMA by Lang Yarns is a lively mouliné yarn made from 100% virgin wool in an extrafine merino quality. Four colour gradients meet within the strand, creating an interplay of tones that develops as you knit. Rather than producing a flat or uniform surface, the colours bring movement and visual depth to the stitch profile. Even a straightforward stocking stitch can therefore become an engaging part of the design, with the yarn revealing new relationships between its shades from one row to the next.

The extrafine merino gives PRISMA the soft handle sought for garments and accessories worn close to the skin. This makes it an appealing option for a jumper, cardigan or scarf that may sit near the neck. Designed for autumn and winter knitting, the yarn combines that comfortable feel with a clearly visible, colourful stitch pattern. The recommended 4.5 to 5.5 mm needle range also offers a satisfying knitting scale, allowing the fabric to grow without using an exceptionally bulky yarn.

Let the yarn shape the colour story

The mouliné construction makes colour an integral part of every stitch. In stocking stitch, the shifting tones enliven the surface without requiring repeated manual colour changes. In ribs, cables and other textured patterns, they follow the structure of the fabric and add another layer of depth. This gives you room to choose between a simple pattern that lets the gradients take centre stage and a more detailed design in which colour and texture work together.

Because the effect is created within the yarn itself, a generous tension swatch is particularly useful. As well as checking your stitch and row count, it gives you an opportunity to see how the changing shades interact with your chosen pattern. PRISMA can provide the main visual theme for a complete garment or bring colour to smaller projects such as hats and scarves. For a specific source of inspiration, consider the Pullover ALLEY, reference 901-096-001.

A clear approach to fibre and animal welfare

PRISMA has a concise composition: 100% virgin wool in Merino extrafine. It is superwash treated and described as mulesing free. That information provides useful transparency for knitters who want to consider animal welfare alongside fibre quality. When a project represents many hours of careful work, the choice of yarn matters to the finished result. The soft touch, distinctive colour movement and stitch definition of PRISMA help you create a piece that reflects the time and attention invested in it.

The superwash treatment makes care more convenient, but the instructions for wool should still be followed carefully. Use a detergent intended for washing wool and do not add fabric softener. Washing a tension swatch before casting on your main project is also a practical way to assess your own knitting tension and become familiar with the resulting fabric.

PRISMA yarn details

• Brand: Lang Yarns
• Composition: 100% virgin wool, Merino extrafine, superwash, mulesing free
• Length: 180 m per 100 g
• Recommended needles: 4.5 to 5.5 mm
• 10 cm tension: 17 stitches and 24 rows
• Season: autumn and winter
• Care: use wool detergent without fabric softener

Prepare for a well-fitting result

The stated tension is 17 stitches and 24 rows over 10 cm. Compare this carefully with the requirements of your chosen pattern, especially when knitting a jumper or cardigan where both stitch and row tension can affect the intended measurements. Individual knitting style, needle choice and stitch pattern may all influence the fabric, so adjust the needle size within the recommended range when necessary to match the pattern tension.

With its combination of extrafine merino and shifting mouliné colour, PRISMA can give both simple and textured designs a distinctive identity. It is a versatile choice for colourful cold-season garments and accessories, whether you want the stitch structure to remain understated or play a visible part in the finished design. Choose your preferred shade, make time for a swatch and enjoy watching the gradients develop throughout your next project.