We are so excited to carry yarn from Retrosaria Rosa Pomar, a yarn company and haberdashery known for its heritage Portuguese wool. We’ve had Mondim and Vovó on our shelves for a few months, and already they’ve become favorites – we couldn’t wait to bring in another Retrosaria Rosa Pomar yarn. Meet Mungo!
- worsted weight
- 4ply
- 50% recycled wool and 50% recycled cotton
- 240 yards/100 grams
- gauge: 19 stitches = 4 inches
- needle size: US 6-8 (4-5 mm)
- hand wash cold, lay flat to dry
Mungo is a recycled wool and cotton yarn, spun entirely from pre-consumer waste generated by Portuguese spinning mills. We appreciate this sustainable sourcing, and love the idea of making good use of fiber that would otherwise be thrown away.
This balanced blend of sturdy wool and cool cotton is ideal for spring sweaters and shawls – we can hardly wait to cast on with Mungo!
“Abbas,” by Rosa Pomar, photo © Rosa Pomar
What to make with Mungo? Here are some pattern ideas in a single color…
- “Abbas,” by Rosa Pomar – basketweave buttoned vest
- “Corran Cardigan,” by Rebecca Clow – mesh lace cardigan with short or long sleeves
- “Mungoche,” by Rosa Pomar – brioche pullover with garter stitch edging
- “Rib Stitch Pullover,” by Noriko Ichikawa – drop shoulder broken rib pullover
- “Musling Tee,” by Lene Holme Samsøe – lace and texture tee
- “Rift,” by Jaq Cieslak – oversized boxy tee
- “Mimungo Pullover,” by Teti Lutsak – 3/4 sleeved A-line pullover with cables and slipped stitches around a circular yoke
“Aveiro,” by Orlane Sucche, photo © Orlane Sucche
And some pattern ideas for combining colors!
- “Super Simple Summer Sweater,” by Joji Locatelli – color block striped pullover with deep circular yoke
- “Aveiro,” by Orlane Sucche – striped v-neck raglan pullover
- “Julienne Tee,” by Lene Holme Samsøe – striped tee
- “Bergman Sweater” and “Bergman Hat,” by Caitlin Hunter – pullover and hat with matching colorwork motifs
- “Rosa,” by Isabell Kraemer – cowl or triangular shawl with stripes and eyelets
“Super Simple Summer Sweater,” by Joji Locatelli, photo © Joji Locatelli
