Virgin Wool "Magnolia"

MAGNOLIA: expressive colour in extrafine merino

MAGNOLIA by Lang Yarns turns changing colour into part of the pleasure of knitting. Strong shades emerge gradually through the stitches, giving the fabric a lively appearance without requiring you to change yarns. Each new section invites you to continue for a few more rows and see how the colour develops. It is an engaging choice for autumn and winter projects that should be as enjoyable to make as they are satisfying to wear or give.

The soft touch of extrafine merino

MAGNOLIA is made from 85% virgin wool in extrafine merino and 15% nylon. The extrafine merino provides a soft handle, an important quality when choosing yarn for sweaters, cardigans and accessories worn close to the face. If you are particularly sensitive to wool around the neck, knit a swatch and hold the finished, cared-for fabric against your skin. This simple test is the most reliable way to assess your own comfort before investing time in a larger garment.

The virgin wool has a Superwash treatment, while nylon completes the yarn structure. This carefully considered blend is well suited to pieces that will be worn regularly. To care for the fibres, always use a wool detergent without fabric softener and follow the appropriate precautions for your finished project. Washing your swatch before taking final measurements will also show how your own knitting responds to the intended care routine.

A chainette construction for smooth knitting

MAGNOLIA has a chainette construction that gives the yarn a clearly defined presence on the needles. It creates a smooth knitting experience, allowing you to focus on an even tension, the rhythm of your hands and the colours appearing in the fabric. With recommended needle sizes of 5 to 6 mm, the individual stitches remain easy to see. This can be reassuring for a newer knitter while still offering experienced makers plenty of scope for thoughtful pattern choices.

The bold colour development can bring character to a simple stocking stitch fabric, where the yarn itself takes centre stage. Textured stitches are also an option when their relationship with the colour changes is considered in advance. Work a generously sized swatch in the intended pattern to assess the balance between stitch definition, texture and colour. This preparation is especially worthwhile for a detailed design, as it helps ensure that the finished effect suits the model you have chosen.

What can you make with MAGNOLIA?

With 250 metres per 100 grams and a gauge of 17 stitches and 25 rows over 10 cm, MAGNOLIA is suited to warm autumn and winter knitting. Sweaters, cardigans, slipovers, scarves, cowls, hats and other accessories can all benefit from its combination of extrafine merino and evolving colour. A clean, uncomplicated shape gives the shades plenty of room to develop, while a more structured construction can create interesting effects through the direction of knitting and the placement of colour.

A proper gauge swatch is essential for a garment. The stated stitch and row counts provide a useful starting point, but your knitting tension, exact needle size, needle material and selected stitch pattern can all affect the result. Measure the swatch without stretching it and adjust the needle size when necessary. Taking time over this stage helps protect the hours invested in your project and gives you a better chance of achieving the intended measurements and finish.

A considered choice of fibre

The extrafine merino used in MAGNOLIA is identified as mulesing free, providing clear information to consider when animal welfare matters in your choice of yarn. For a project that grows over many hours, the quality and suitability of the material can be worth more than the difference in price alone. The right yarn supports an enjoyable knitting process and helps you create a piece that feels worthy of your work, whether you plan to wear it yourself or give it to someone special.

MAGNOLIA specifications

• Brand: Lang Yarns
• Composition: 85% virgin wool in extrafine merino, mulesing free, Superwash; 15% nylon
• Yardage: 250 m per 100 g
• Recommended needles: 5 to 6 mm
• Gauge over 10 cm: 17 stitches and 25 rows
• Season: autumn and winter
• Care: use wool detergent without fabric softener

Choose MAGNOLIA when you want expressive colour, a soft extrafine merino handle and a smooth knitting experience for a carefully made autumn or winter project.