De Rerum Natura crafts extraordinary yarns in a refined, contemporary palette, each one a small-batch labor of love. Every skein is spun and dyed slowly and deliberately, the antithesis of fast fashion, and knits into pieces you'll treasure for years to come.
The undyed wool at the heart of every De Rerum Natura yarn comes from Arles Merino sheep, pastured in the south of France under some of the most thoughtful breeding practices in the industry. At just 21.5 microns, this wool is remarkably soft yet durable, with a springy elasticity that comes from the fleece's natural crimp.
Candide
Meet your new warm weather go to. Candide is a sport weight blend of organic Merino wool and recycled cotton, made for breezy, breathable knits that feel just as good as they look. It has a soft matte finish with a gently heathered texture, and its natural, plant based dyes lend each shade a subtle, nuanced depth you won't find in synthetic dye lots.
Cast on a breathable tee or tank, a lightweight sweater, or a summer wrap or scarf. However you use it, Candide delivers effortless texture and beautiful drape all season long.
The Details
- Fiber: 70% Organic Arles Merino Wool, 30% Recycled Cotton (incl. 2% other recycled fibers)
- Weight: Fine / Sport
- Yardage: 202 yds / 50g skein
- Care: Hand wash, lay flat to dry
- Gauge: 6.5–5.5 sts/inch (26–22 sts/4") | 40–34 rows/4"
- Needles: US 1–4 (2.25–3.5mm)
- Origin: Spun and dyed in the Tarn region of France, from organically raised Arles Merino wool and cotton recycled on site using a patented technique that preserves fiber length. Two undyed shades are available: Sucre Glace (unbleached) and Nougat (a blend of unbleached and black French Merino with recycled cotton).