We’re excited to have another yarn from Retrosaria Rosa Pomar here at HYS – meet Brusca!
- worsted weight
- 2 ply
- woolen spun
- 100% fine Portuguese wool (50% Saloia, 50% Merino Branco and Merino Preto)
- 136 yards / 50 grams
- gauge: 19-21 sts x 27-30 rows = 4 x 4 inches
- needle size: US 6-8 (4-5mm)
- hand wash, lay flat to dry
Retrosaria Rosa Pomar is a yarn company and haberdashery based in Lisbon, Portugal, known for its heritage Portuguese wool. Working in collaboration with small manufacturers, breeders associations, and shepherds, all Rosa Pomar yarns are non-superwash, not bleached, and have no silicone-based softeners. We love that their wool comes from free-range sheep, and that mulesing is not practiced in Portugal.
Brusca is a breed and flock specific yarn, composed of 50% Saloia and 50% Merino Branco and Merino Preto wool. Saloia is the native sheep breed to the region of Lisbon and Setúbal. It is well documented since the 19th century, famous for having some of the finest wool in Portugal. This wool shines in Brusca, which has a rustic 2ply texture and a soft, springy hand. Expect to find occasional (and easily removed) bits of vegetation spun into the yarn, a reminder that Brusca is gently processed!
What to knit with Brusca?
- “Pelica,” by Rosa Pomar – garter stitch buttoned vest with I-cord edging
- “Arbusto,” by Rosa Pomar – reverse stockinette pullover with bobbles
- “White Russian,” by Thea Colman – raglan pullover with lace and ribbing
- “Puntal,” by Belén Fernández – color-block raglan pullover
- “Manou,” by Isabell Kraemer – 2 color stranded colorwork pullover
- “Juttu,” by Isabell Kraemer – textured open front cardigan
- “Jelka,” by Isabell Kraemer – 2 color slip stitch hat
- “Salter Beanie,” by Ozetta – triple brim stockinette hat
- “Kodachi Shawl,” by Noriko Ichikawa – triangular lace shawl
Look for Retrosaria Rosa Pomar Brusca in the worsted weight section here at HYS!