Pure Virgin Wool 'LOVIS' Luxury Collection

LOVIS by Lang Yarns, extrafine merino with a gentle touch

LOVIS is designed for knitters who care as much about the making experience as they do about the finished garment. It is spun from 100% extrafine merino virgin wool, with fine 19.5-micron fibres that create a notably soft handle. That softness matters when knitting sweaters, scarves and collars worn close to the neck. It offers a reassuring starting point for comfortable pieces that are meant to be enjoyed and worn, rather than left in the wardrobe because the wool feels too rough.

A soft, lofty wick yarn

The structure of LOVIS gives the yarn its distinctive personality. Its relaxed twist creates volume and a fleecy-soft effect while keeping the strand supple. It moves pleasantly through the hands and supports a smooth, enjoyable rhythm on the needles. The loft gives each stitch visual presence, allowing simple stocking stitch, ribbing and uncomplicated textured patterns to make an impression. You do not need an elaborate stitch pattern to show the character of this merino yarn.

Every ball of LOVIS is unique. This makes the fabric engaging as it develops and gives the completed project an individual appearance. When a design requires several balls, place them beside one another before casting on so that you can consider how their individual character will work within the piece. If you would like to blend differences more gradually, alternating between two balls for a few rows is a useful approach. Planning the full quantity before starting also helps you manage the overall appearance of a sweater or larger accessory.

What can you knit with LOVIS?

With 170 metres per 50 grams and a recommended needle size of 4.5 to 5 mm, LOVIS is well suited to garments and accessories where softness and volume are important. Consider comfortable sweaters, cardigans, hats, scarves, cowls and other cold-weather accessories. The extrafine merino touch is particularly welcome in designs worn near the face and neck. Its lofty construction also lends surface interest to straightforward shapes, making it a thoughtful choice when you want the quality of the fibre and the knitted fabric to speak for themselves.

Swatch for the result your pattern deserves

The stated tension is 19 stitches and 27 rows over 10 cm. Always make a swatch using the needles and stitch pattern intended for your project. Your personal knitting tension can change the finished gauge, even when you use a needle within the recommended range. Move to a smaller or larger needle if needed. This preparation helps you follow the pattern measurements, manage yarn requirements and achieve the intended drape. It also gives you an opportunity to see how the volume of LOVIS presents your chosen texture before you begin the full piece.

LOVIS is mulesing free, providing clear information for knitters who consider animal welfare when selecting wool. Its anti-felting finish helps limit felting during care, although suitable handling remains essential for every wool project. Use a wool detergent without fabric softener and follow the care requirements of the finished item. These simple precautions help preserve the soft handle, loft and appearance of the stitches over time.

LOVIS yarn details

• Brand: Lang Yarns
• Composition: 100% virgin wool, extrafine merino
• Fibre fineness: 19.5 microns
• Finish: anti-felting, mulesing free
• Length: 170 m per 50 g
• Recommended needles: 4.5 to 5 mm
• Tension over 10 cm: 19 stitches and 27 rows
• Care: use wool detergent without fabric softener

Quality fibre adds lasting value to every hour spent knitting. Choose LOVIS when you want to create a soft, personal piece with a finish worthy of your careful work.