Promise

PROMISE by Lang Yarns: soft volume without the weight

PROMISE brings together the comforting look of a generous winter yarn and the light feel of an airy fibre structure. It is made from 90% virgin wool Merino extrafine mulesing free and 10% nylon. A delicate cloud of fine merino fibres is held within a slender nylon mesh, producing a yarn with noticeable volume but very little visual heaviness. Worked on 7 mm needles, it lets you create warm-looking autumn and winter pieces while preserving a soft, featherlight character.

Touch matters when you are investing many hours in a sweater, scarf or neckline. The extrafine merino gives PROMISE its notably soft handle, making the swatch enjoyable from the very first rows. If you are particularly sensitive to wool, place your finished swatch against your neck for a few moments. This simple personal test helps you assess the feel on delicate skin before committing to a larger garment.

A distinctive yarn construction

PROMISE is not built like a traditional, firmly plied yarn. Instead, its fine merino fibres form a light cloud supported by a delicate mesh. This construction retains the airy quality of the fibre while providing the volume needed for the recommended needle size. The fabric grows visibly on larger needles, making it rewarding to follow the progress of a project without turning the finished piece into an unnecessarily heavy knit.

The stated tension is 13 stitches and 20 rows over 10 cm. This makes PROMISE a natural choice for sweaters, cardigans and winter accessories such as hats, scarves and cowls. Simple surfaces highlight its soft, cloudy appearance, while ribs and other textured stitch patterns can make use of its generous volume. Always knit and measure a sufficiently large tension swatch before beginning. Your personal knitting tension and the chosen pattern may affect the finished measurements and yarn requirements.

Solid shades made for creative combinations

PROMISE shares its base with CLOUD but is presented in solid colours. This gives you the freedom to create calm areas of colour, design stripes or bring the two yarns together within the same project. One uninterrupted shade can emphasise the shape and construction of a pattern, while carefully planned colour changes introduce contrast. Their shared foundation also makes it possible to explore different combinations of yarn, colour and pattern.

When a garment requires several balls, compare the dye-lot information shown on the labels before casting on. If needed, alternating two balls for a few rows can help create a gentle transition. This familiar precaution is especially useful across the broad areas of a sweater or cardigan and allows you to begin the main project with greater confidence.

Extrafine merino with clear fibre information

The virgin wool Merino extrafine used in PROMISE is identified as mulesing free. This clear statement is valuable for knitters who wish to consider animal welfare when choosing their materials. The yarn is also Superwash treated. For care, use a detergent intended for wool and do not add fabric softener. Following these instructions helps you look after the handle and appearance of your finished work. As no washing temperature or drying method is specified here, always consult the complete care symbols printed on the ball band.

The value of a carefully chosen yarn becomes clear throughout a project that represents many hours of skilled handwork. Soft extrafine merino, an airy construction and a length of 260 metres per 100 grams give PROMISE a thoughtful foundation for a piece you will be proud to have made. The quality of the finished creation can matter more than the difference in price between two yarns, particularly when the material contributes both to the pleasure of knitting and to the result you hoped to achieve.

PROMISE yarn details

• Fibre content: 90% virgin wool Merino extrafine mulesing free, 10% nylon
• Treatment: Superwash
• Yardage: 260 m per 100 g
• Recommended needles: 7 mm
• Tension over 10 cm: 13 stitches and 20 rows
• Season: autumn and winter
• Care: use wool detergent without fabric softener

Choose PROMISE for a soft sweater, a light cardigan or a cosy accessory. Make your tension swatch, select your shade and let this airy merino cloud bring comfortable volume to your next project.