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.
Ulysse
A dream for wool lovers, Ulysse is a warm, woolen spun blend of French Arles Merino and Portuguese Black Merino, light and bouncy on the needles with just the right amount of loft. Its fine sport weight gauge makes it a true year round yarn, equally at home in a cozy fall pullover or a lighter transitional piece.
The natural color palette is where Ulysse really shines: subtle heathers born from blending brown and white fleeces give every piece depth, texture and life you simply can't get from a flat, single tone yarn. Sweaters, cardigans, cowls, hats, whatever you cast on, it'll be a pleasure both to knit and to wear.
The Details
- Fiber: 100% Organic Arles Merino & Portuguese Black Merino Wool
- Weight: Fine / Sport
- Yardage: 202 yds / 50g skein
- Care: Hand wash, lay flat to dry
- Gauge: 6–5.5 sts/inch (24–22 sts/4") | 38–34 rows/4"
- Needles: US 2.5–4 (3–3.5mm)
- Origin: Made with a short supply chain across France, Portugal, Belgium and Italy, prioritizing traceability and low environmental impact at every stage: sourcing in France and Portugal, washing in Belgium or Italy, spinning and dyeing in France. Offered in natural undyed shades ("Sel," "Poivre Blanc," "Poivre et Sel," and "Poivre") plus a range of subtly heathered, fleece dyed colors.