Atelier Zitron Tasmanian Tweed 50 g – merino tweed yarn

Atelier Zitron Tasmanian Tweed – merino yarn with a tweed effect

Tasmanian Tweed by Atelier Zitron is a knitting yarn made from merino wool with a small proportion of viscose, for jumpers, shawls, scarves and hats. The wool comes from merino sheep in Tasmania. With 95% virgin wool (extrafine merino) and 5% viscose, the yarn feels soft to the touch. The viscose creates the typical tweed texture, and subtle colour nuances in the strand give the knitted fabric depth without making it look busy.

One ball weighs 50 g and has a length of 106 m. The yarn is certified to OEKO-TEX Standard 100. Choose your colour from the options.

What Tasmanian Tweed is used for

With a needle size of 4–4.5 mm, you can knit jumpers, shawls, scarves and hats in a medium weight. The tweed texture shows to best effect in simple patterns, such as stocking stitch, rib or moss stitch. The fabric then stays calm and the colour nuances in the yarn stand out on their own.

Quantities and tension

One ball is 50 g and 106 m. For larger items such as a jumper, you will therefore need several balls. Work out the quantity from the length given in your pattern, and buy everything from the same dye lot if possible. What matters is the tension given in your pattern; the figure of 20 stitches and 26 rows over 10 × 10 cm is only a guide.

Atelier Zitron Tasmanian Tweed product details

• Manufacturer: Atelier Zitron, Tasmanian Tweed
• Composition: 95% virgin wool (extrafine merino), 5% viscose
• Ball weight: 50 g
• Length: 106 m per 50 g
• Recommended needle size: 4–4.5 mm
• Tension over 10 × 10 cm: 20 stitches × 26 rows
• Certification: OEKO-TEX Standard 100

You will also need: knitting needles in the size given in your pattern (recommended 4–4.5 mm)