As winter began to thaw, we went looking for a new plant fiber yarn – something crisp and cool, in joyful colors – and found it in BC Garn Allino.
BC Garn Allino:
- DK weight
- subtly marled, solid colors
- 50% linen, 50% cotton
- 137 yards/50 grams
- gauge: 22 stitches = 4″ (10 cm)
- suggested needle size: US 2.5-4 (3-3.5 mm)
- machine wash cold, lay flat to dry
Allino caught our eye because of its subtle marled look, a result of the different ways that linen and cotton absorb dyes. One ply is muted, and the other is slightly glossy, which makes for a lively fabric without distracting from your stitch pattern.
Allino is popular for tees, tanks, and relaxed long-sleeved layers. Here are a few ideas!
- “Anker’s Summer Shirt,” by PetiteKnit – tee with ribbed yoke
- “Yume,” by Isabell Kraemer – lace yoke tee
- “Shore Tee,” by Anne Ventzel – top-down eyelet tee
- “SABAI Top,” by Susanne Müller – boatneck tank with ribbed borders
- “Ballard Vest,” by Sari Nordlund – cabled and ribbed tank trimmed with I-cord
- “Space Tank,” by Heidi Kirrmaier – stockinette tank trimmed with I-cord
- “Spacetime,” by Heidi Kirrmaier – roll-neck pullover with unique yoke shaping
- “Ship Shape,” by Heidi Kirrmaier – striped pullover with shoulder gussets
- “Crumpet Cardigan,” by Park Williams – lace cardigan
Look for BC Garn Allino in the DK weight section here at HYS!
