Cyrano is a woollen spun yarn made from a blend of white French Mérinos d'Arles (Provence) and black Portuguese merino, raised with concern for the well-being of the animals and the value of their wool. It is the big sister of De Rerum Natura Gilliat (worsted weight) and Ulysse (sport weight).

All the manufacturing stages of this yarn are carried out in a short circuit (France and Portugal for sourcing, Belgium or Italy for washing, France for spinning and dyeing) with traceability and care to reduce its impact on the environment.

It is offered in natural colours resulting from the blend of brown and white fleeces ("sel" (salt), "poivre blanc" (white pepper), "poivre et sel" (pepper and salt) and "poivre" (pepper)), and in a range of subtly heathered and dyed in fleece colours. 

ON THE NEEDLES

Its five strand composition creates a well rounded yarn with excellent stitch definition.

It is the perfect yarn for quick and satisfying projects such as hats, scarves or blankets, but also for knitting big warm cardigans that can be used as mid-season coats and children's jumpers that are particularly resistant to the vicissitudes of the playground!

RECOMMENDED CARE

This yarn is not superwash treated. We recommend washing your knitted fabric in warm water with soap or a suitable detergent. If you wish to test the wool programme of your washing machine, we advise you to do so first with your sample.

Please note that very dark or particularly saturated colours are more likely to bleed during blocking. If you plan to mix dark shades with lighter colours, we recommend that you test a sample first. If you find excess dye in the first wash, we recommend that you repeat the rinse bath until it is clear before drying your work. 

Composition: 100% wool (French mérinos d'Arles and Portuguese black merino)
Ball weight: 100g
Yarn weight: Heavy Aran to Chunky
Meterage: 150 m / 100 g approx
Gauge: 13 – 16 sts x 20 – 24 rows using 5 – 6.5 mm needles per 10 x 10 cm in Stocking stitch.