It’s been so long since we’ve had a fresh batch of this yarn that I thought it deserved a fresh introduction – meet BC Garn Bio Balance!
- fingering weight
- 55% wool, 45% cotton – GOTS certified organic
- 246 yards (225 meters) / 50 gram hank
- gauge: 24-25 stitches = 4″
- needle size: US 2.5 (3mm) – 6 (4mm)
- hand wash cool, lay flat to dry
BC Garn is a family-owned, ecologically-minded yarn company out of Denmark. Many of their yarns are certified by the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), so we feel confident that they are produced safely and responsibly, from the fiber to the dye. The raw wool in Bio Balance comes from mulesing-free farms in South America. The cotton is grown in Turkey, where the yarn is spun, too.
Bio Balance is a fingering weight blend of 55% wool and 45% cotton. This combination brings the best of both fibers to the yarn. The wool lends elasticity and loftiness to the cool, soft cotton, and the result is a nice balance of animal and plant fibers, and smooth, well-behaved fabric.
This makes it an excellent sweater yarn, especially in our warm climate. A browse through Bio Balance projects on Ravelry shows that many knitters use it for sweater-making – here are few patterns to consider:
- “Bergliebe,” by Isabell Kraemer – stockinette pullover with textured round yoke
- “Moon Mint,” by Andrea Mowry – textured slip stitch pullover in 2 colors
- “Hey, Sailor!” by Andrea Mowry – short-sleeved slip stitch cardigan
- “Maggie Cardigan,” by PetiteKnit – short-sleeved stockinette cardigan with set-in sleeves
- “Maggie Vest,” by PetiteKnit – button up stockinette vest
- “Lakes Stripe Tee,” by Ozetta – striped saddle shoulder tee in 2 colors
- “Moon Set Tee,” by Ozetta – drop shoulder v-neck tee
- “SONYA Shirt,” by Susanne Müller – stockinette tee with twisted rib cuffs
- “Xyris,” by Audrey Borrego – cap sleeve tee with lace back and stockinette front
- “Skyline Tee,” by Tori Yu – saddle shoulder tee with ribbed sleeves
Look for BC Garn Bio Balance in the fingering weight section here at HYS!