Pure Wool "CLOUD TWEED" Yarn

CLOUD TWEED by Lang Yarns, colourful merino yarn with texture

CLOUD TWEED catches the eye with its lively colour combinations and small, cloud-like nups. Scattered across the knitted fabric, they add visible texture and character even when the pattern itself is simple. Made primarily from extrafine merino virgin wool, this autumn and winter yarn is designed for colourful, cosy-looking projects. Use it as the main feature of a garment or introduce it as a deliberate textured accent alongside a more understated outfit.

Soft fibres for projects worn near the face

The blend contains 84% superwash extrafine merino virgin wool, 6% baby alpaca and 10% nylon. Extrafine merino gives the yarn a soft handle, while the baby alpaca nups enhance its gentle, cloud-like appearance. This makes CLOUD TWEED an appealing option for sweaters, cardigans and accessories worn close to the neck or face, including scarves, cowls and hats. As sensitivity to wool varies from one person to another, it is always wise to wash a swatch and hold it against your neck before committing to a larger project.

A tweed effect that brings simple stitches to life

CLOUD TWEED does not need an elaborate stitch pattern to make an impression. Stocking stitch creates a calm background that allows the colourful nups to stand out. Ribbing, moss stitch and other textured patterns can also be explored, although a swatch will help you judge how clearly the stitch definition appears beside the yarn’s built-in texture. Needles in the 6 to 7 mm range create an open, generous stitch scale that gives the colour and structure room to develop.

The suggested tension is 12 stitches and 20 rows over 10 cm. Each 100 g ball provides 260 metres, making the yarn suitable for planning autumn and winter sweaters, cardigans, hats, scarves and other accessories. The amount required will depend on the chosen pattern, size, stitch texture and your individual tension. For a garment, wash and dry the swatch according to the care instructions before measuring it again and adjusting the needle size if necessary.

A balanced blend for carefully made knitwear

Nylon complements the animal fibres and contributes to the structure of the yarn. The superwash treatment makes care more manageable, but it does not remove the need to handle a finished wool project thoughtfully. Use a detergent intended for wool and do not add fabric softener. Following these instructions helps avoid placing unnecessary stress on the fibres and raised nups. A washed swatch also provides more useful information about the finished fabric than measurements taken immediately after casting off.

A sweater or cardigan represents many hours of careful work. The quality of the finished piece can therefore matter more than a small saving on the materials. CLOUD TWEED combines extrafine merino, soft baby alpaca and supportive nylon in a transparent fibre blend, allowing colour, texture and comfort to become central parts of the design. The merino virgin wool is stated to be mulesing free, an important detail for knitters who wish to consider animal welfare when choosing their yarn.

Project ideas for CLOUD TWEED

• Sweaters and cardigans: broad areas give the colourful nups plenty of space to appear.
• Hats and cowls: textured accents for accessories worn near the face and neck.
• Scarves and smaller accessories: a simple way to introduce colour to a restrained outfit.
• Simple or textured stitches: try stocking stitch, ribbing or raised patterns after swatching.

Technical details

• Composition: 84% virgin wool (merino extrafine) superwash, mulesing free, 10% nylon, 6% alpaca (baby)
• Length: 260 m per 100 g
• Recommended needles: 6 to 7 mm
• Tension over 10 cm: 12 stitches and 20 rows
• Season: autumn and winter
• Care: use wool detergent without fabric softener

CLOUD TWEED by Lang Yarns is for knitters who want colour and touchable structure to be essential parts of the pattern. Select a design that matches the recommended tension, watch the little nups settle into place as the rows grow, and create a personal garment or accessory that makes every hour spent knitting feel worthwhile.