Önling No 1 is sustainable yarn made of merino wool and angora. The yarn is extraordinarily soft and delicate, and available in many beautiful colors.
75% Merino Superfine Super 100s Wool and 25% Angora.
Weight: Medium worsted
Sold in 50 g balls. 50 g = approximately 197 yards (180 meters).
Suitable for needle size: US 6, 7 and 8 (4 - 5mm).
Gauge at US size 6 (4mm) needles: 18 sts x 25 rows.
Origin of the yarn: Önling cooperates with a family owned yarn spinning mill in Italy, that produces this delicate yarn for us. This yarn is carded with air using a special carding technique that makes the yarn light, airy and super soft. The yarn is produced sustainably according to organic standards.
This yarn is made from an extraordinary mixture of Australian Merino Super Fine 100’s wool, mixed with carefully selected angora fibers, which are finer than most cashmere fibers. The angora rabbits are bred gently eating only natural food, according to the best scientific methods. Only the finest and highest quality angora is used for our yarn. You can read more about the unique qualities of Angora yarn here.
For inspiration see Knitting patterns for Önling No 1 here, or Knitting kits with pattern and Önling No 1 here.
Sustainable yarn:
The producers write and guarantee the following:
We are committed to give you more than the best quality.
We ensure: Complete traceability, made in Italy, sustainability.
We certify: Products complying to ecological standards:
- Defra Animal Welfare (angora) / Caregora
- The Sustainawool Integrity Scheme
- TF Traceability & Fashion / Tessile & Saltute / REACH
- Origine Preferenziale / Preferential Origin
Read more about Caregora here.
Read more about SustainaWool integrity scheme here.
Wool can last for years, but it requires good care. Washing is tough on your woolen garments and in general wool needs to be washed much less than other materials as it has a self-cleaning effect. Often it is enough to hang your woolen sweater / garment outside in the humid weather or bring it with you into the bathroom, when you take a long, hot shower - the steam will often be enough to freshen it up it and remove any unwanted odors.
Specifically for knitwear knitted in Önling's Everyday Kit
Neither Önling No 12 nor No 13, is pre-washed when you receive it on cones. You get the best result if you soak your finished knitted garment in lukewarm water for approx. 2 hours. Then wash the garment as you would otherwise with washing detergent for wool, either by hand or on a wool program in your washing machine. Dry it by laying it flat.
Specifically for knitwear knitted in Önling's Silk kit
As the Silk Kit from Önling contains 3 different qualities (linen, wool and silk), we recommend that you always wash your silk sweater / garment by hand, to avoid it changing shape or appearance during wash. The three qualities will react differently to water, temperatures, etc. Önling can not take responsibility for the result if you wash your silk sweater in the washing machine. Your garment made from the silk kit should NOT be spun or tumble dried. Instead, dry it by laying it flat.
Önling No 1, Sustainable merino/angora yarn
Önling No 1 is sustainable yarn made of merino wool and angora. The yarn is extraordinarily soft and delicate, and available in many beautiful colors.
75% Merino Superfine Super 100s Wool and 25% Angora.
Weight: Medium worsted
Sold in 50 g balls. 50 g = approximately 197 yards (180 meters).
Suitable for needle size: US 6, 7 and 8 (4 - 5mm).
Gauge at US size 6 (4mm) needles: 18 sts x 25 rows.
Origin of the yarn: Önling cooperates with a family owned yarn spinning mill in Italy, that produces this delicate yarn for us. This yarn is carded with air using a special carding technique that makes the yarn light, airy and super soft. The yarn is produced sustainably according to organic standards.
This yarn is made from an extraordinary mixture of Australian Merino Super Fine 100’s wool, mixed with carefully selected angora fibers, which are finer than most cashmere fibers. The angora rabbits are bred gently eating only natural food, according to the best scientific methods. Only the finest and highest quality angora is used for our yarn. You can read more about the unique qualities of Angora yarn here.
For inspiration see Knitting patterns for Önling No 1 here, or Knitting kits with pattern and Önling No 1 here.
Sustainable yarn:
The producers write and guarantee the following:
We are committed to give you more than the best quality.
We ensure: Complete traceability, made in Italy, sustainability.
We certify: Products complying to ecological standards:
- Defra Animal Welfare (angora) / Caregora
- The Sustainawool Integrity Scheme
- TF Traceability & Fashion / Tessile & Saltute / REACH
- Origine Preferenziale / Preferential Origin
Read more about Caregora here.
Read more about SustainaWool integrity scheme here.
Wool can last for years, but it requires good care. Washing is tough on your woolen garments and in general wool needs to be washed much less than other materials as it has a self-cleaning effect. Often it is enough to hang your woolen sweater / garment outside in the humid weather or bring it with you into the bathroom, when you take a long, hot shower - the steam will often be enough to freshen it up it and remove any unwanted odors.
Specifically for knitwear knitted in Önling's Everyday Kit
Neither Önling No 12 nor No 13, is pre-washed when you receive it on cones. You get the best result if you soak your finished knitted garment in lukewarm water for approx. 2 hours. Then wash the garment as you would otherwise with washing detergent for wool, either by hand or on a wool program in your washing machine. Dry it by laying it flat.
Specifically for knitwear knitted in Önling's Silk kit
As the Silk Kit from Önling contains 3 different qualities (linen, wool and silk), we recommend that you always wash your silk sweater / garment by hand, to avoid it changing shape or appearance during wash. The three qualities will react differently to water, temperatures, etc. Önling can not take responsibility for the result if you wash your silk sweater in the washing machine. Your garment made from the silk kit should NOT be spun or tumble dried. Instead, dry it by laying it flat.
