Pink Cosmo mYak Fior di Lino

50% Tibetan sheep wool, 35% Tibetan Yak, 15% Italian Linen
218 yds–50 g
US 2-4 (2.75-3.5 mm needles)
Fingering

Fior di Lino: A Symphony of Nature’s Finest Fibers

Fior di Lino is a mesmerizing blend that marries the essence of Italian Linen, the ethereal softness of Baby Yak, and the richness of Tibetan wool. This fingering weight yarn, meticulously crafted with 15% Italian Linen, 35% Baby Yak, and 50% Tibetan Cloud, weaves together the verdant beauty of Italian landscapes, the tranquil vastness of the Tibetan Plateau, and the everlasting grace of nature’s allure.

“When Paola first told me about this latest yarn, I was really excited. A blend of Tibetan Cloud, Baby Yak and a bit of linen on top sounded perfect. And my expectations were more than fulfilled! Fior di Lino is a joy to knit with and produces a wonderfully soft yet beautifully supple fabric. The stitch definition and the drape are absolutely amazing. Perfect for sweaters and accessories.
Knowing how important fair and safe working conditions are to mYak, along with their great love and respect for the environment, makes Fior di Lino a yarn I can recommend with all my knitter’s heart…. and I feel really honoured that mYak invited me to contribute to the colour palette of this beautiful yarn!”

(Isabell Kraemer)

Out of deep respect for animal welfare, nomads shear the sheep by hand in the traditional way that has been used for centuries. The wool is collected following the natural life rhythms of the animals and the people who raise them. The Tibetan sheep are a very strong breed that has adapted to pretty rough environmental conditions. They can also be found in semi–desert area and mYak has chosen one of these poorer areas for the sourcing of this collection to bring a better income to these communities. Like with the Baby Yak and Tibetan Cashmere, mYak aims to give this thousand of years old nomadic lifestyle an opportunity to thrive and prosper in uncertain modern times. They seek to promote what the nomads have been producing since time immemorial while adding value by having the fiber spun and dyed in Biella, at the foothills of the Italian Alps, the cradle of most ancient and prestigious Italian textile excellence.

mYak yarns are traditionally, sustainably and ethically grown in Tibet, and spun in Italy.

This is a yarn that we have in-stock or we will have more shortly to complete this order.