The Queensland Collection - United
Queensland United is an 100% organic yarn that pairs the springiness and warmth of baby soft wool with the softness and breathability of cotton. It is a joy to knit with and to wear!
Looking for pattern inspiration? You can browse patterns designed for United here on Ravelry, and you can also take a look at what others have made with United here on Ravelry.
Yarn Details:
- Yarn Weight: Sport (2 fine)
- Fiber Content: 55% lamb's wool, 45% cotton
- Yardage: 251 yards (230 meters)
- Ball Weight: 50 grams (1.76 ounces)
- Texture: 3 ply
- Suggested Needle Size: US 3 - 5 or 3.25 - 3.75mm
- Knit Gauge: 23-26 stitches in a 4 inch square in stockinette stitch
- Suggested Hook Size: US E4 - 7 or 3.5 - 4.5mm
- Crochet Gauge: 16-20 single crochet stitches in a 4 inch square
United is spun from organic non mulesed Lamb's Wool & Cotton, carrying a GOTS certification which requires that all stages of the production are ecologically, environmentally, and ethically sustainable. In addition, it is certified by Oeko-Tex Standard 100, guaranteeing that every component from the label to the yarn fibers are 100% safe to humans and free of harmful substances. Perfect for the ecologically minded fiber artist!