Gilliatt is a woolen spun yarn made from a blend of white French Mérinos d'Arles (Provence) and black Portuguese merino (Alentejo valley) raised with a concern for the well-being of the animals and the valorisation of their wool.
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 a constant desire for traceability and 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: Made up of three well-twisted strands, it is a round, soft and satisfying fluffy yarn which is perfect for about everything from ocean of jersey to intricate cables. It's a yarn that easily forgives irregularities, doesn't split and stays securely on the needles, making it an excellent choice for beginners as well.
Fiber: French mérinos d'Arles and Portuguese black merino woolen spun
Yardage & Weight: 270 yards (100 grams)
Gauge: 4.75 to 4.25 stitches = 1 inch
Needles recommended: US sizes 6 to 8 knitting needles; 4.5 to 5.5 mm crochet hook
Care: Hand wash, lay flat to dry.
Country of origin: France