Pure Wool 'POSEIDON' Luxury Yarn

POSEIDON, a hard-wearing yarn for treasured projects

A hand-knitted sweater, cardigan or carefully finished accessory represents many hours of thoughtful work. The yarn you choose should therefore support both the making process and the value of the finished piece. POSEIDON by Lang Yarns is a versatile, easy-care, all-season yarn designed for projects made to be worn regularly. It combines the natural character of virgin wool with the practical strength of acrylic, making it a dependable option for everyday garments and accessories.

POSEIDON is the larger sibling of ATLANTIS. With 90 metres in each 50-gram ball and a recommended needle range of 4 to 5 mm, it creates clearly visible stitches while allowing a project to progress at a satisfying pace. New knitters can use it for straightforward shapes and accessible stitch patterns, while experienced makers can explore textured designs, garment construction and carefully adjusted sizing.

Long Corriedale fibres blended for strength

POSEIDON contains 60% traceable superwash virgin wool and 40% acrylic. The wool comes from Corriedale sheep and has long fibres. Together with the acrylic content, these long fibres give the yarn its particularly hard-wearing nature. The generous proportion of wool preserves the natural identity of the fibre, while the acrylic contributes to the practical, easy-care character of this balanced blend.

Comfort against the skin is personal, so it is worth making a generous swatch before beginning a sweater, scarf or close-fitting neckline. Hold the swatch against your neck for several minutes and assess how the yarn feels to you. This simple test can help you choose the right project and wearing style, reducing the risk that a carefully knitted garment will remain unworn in the wardrobe.

Ideas for knitting with POSEIDON

POSEIDON is well suited to sweaters, cardigans and a broad range of accessories. Depending on the chosen pattern, you might consider it for a hat, scarf, cowl, pair of mitts or thicker socks. As an all-season yarn, it can be included in projects throughout the year. The pattern construction, fabric density and intended way of wearing the item should guide your final choice.

Ribs, cables and other textured stitches are best explored through swatching. A sample lets you see how the selected pattern appears in this wool and acrylic blend before you commit to the full project. It also gives you an opportunity to compare needles within the recommended 4 to 5 mm range. The ideal size depends on whether you knit firmly or loosely, as well as the gauge and fabric required by your pattern.

Swatch carefully for a result that matches the pattern

The stated gauge for POSEIDON is 19 stitches and 24 rows over 10 cm. Make a swatch that is comfortably larger than ten centimetres, then measure its centre without stretching the fabric. If you have more stitches than required, try a larger needle. If you have fewer stitches, move to a smaller size. This preparation helps protect the time invested in your work by improving the likelihood that the dimensions and proportions will match the pattern.

When a project requires several balls, check the dye-lot information printed on the ball bands before casting on. Planning the required quantity from the start and comparing the balls in natural light are sensible habits for maintaining a considered overall appearance. This is especially useful for a large garment, where even a subtle variation may be more noticeable across a broad area of knitted fabric.

Practical durability and appropriate care

The long fibres of Corriedale wool and the acrylic content make POSEIDON particularly hard-wearing. This construction is relevant when choosing yarn for garments and accessories that will be handled and worn regularly. The difference in the initial cost of yarn matters less than the value of the piece you create: a well-fitting garment, neatly worked details and a finished result that reflects the many hours you chose to give it.

The virgin wool has a superwash treatment. For care, use a detergent intended for wool without fabric softener and follow the information printed on the ball band. Lang Yarns specifically recommends avoiding softener for POSEIDON, so there is no need to add an unsuitable extra product to the washing process.

Trace the wool back to the farm

The virgin wool used in POSEIDON is traceable. A QR code on the ball band provides access to the Trace your Yarn programme from Lang Yarns. Scan it to follow the yarn’s journey back to the farm of origin. This gives you clear information about where the wool comes from and adds meaningful transparency when selecting the material for your next handmade piece.

POSEIDON yarn details

• Composition: 60% traceable superwash Corriedale virgin wool, 40% acrylic
• Length: 90 m per 50 g
• Recommended needles: 4 to 5 mm
• Gauge over 10 cm: 19 stitches and 24 rows
• Season: all seasons
• Care: use wool detergent without fabric softener

Choose POSEIDON by Lang Yarns for a versatile, strong sweater or accessory yarn that respects the time, attention and skill invested in every stitch.