Araucania Ollagua linen yarn, 100 g skein, DK

Araucania Ollagua – linen yarn for summer clothing and accessories

Araucania Ollagua is a hand-knitting yarn made from 100 % linen, for light summer clothing and accessories. Each skein weighs 100 g and has a length of approx. 256 m. In DK (light worsted) weight with 3.75–4.5 mm needles, you can knit tops, shawls or bags of medium thickness.

Linen absorbs moisture well and becomes softer with every wash, which makes it a good choice for garments you want to wear in summer. Choose your colour from the options.

What to use Ollagua for

Linen is a plant-based yarn without the elasticity of wool, so knitted pieces hang loosely and drape fluidly. It suits summer tops, light jumpers, shawls and bags. Working out the quantity is simple: divide the total length given in your pattern by 256 m to find out how many skeins you need.

Knitting and tension

First knit a tension swatch with the needle size given in your pattern and wash it before measuring, as linen changes when washed and becomes softer. What matters is the tension given in your pattern; the figure on the ball band is only a guide. For larger projects, buy all the skeins at the same time if possible.

Araucania Ollagua product details

• Brand: Araucania, Ollagua
• Material: 100 % linen
• Weight: 100 g
• Length: approx. 256 m
• Yarn weight: DK (light worsted)
• Recommended needle size: 3.75–4.5 mm (US 5–7)

You will also need: knitting needles or a crochet hook in the size given in your pattern (recommended: 3.75–4.5 mm).