Myrtle is a truly remarkable yarn. Designed from start to finish with sustainability in mind, its ecological footprint is just one of the many things to love. Myrtle is made from lyocell, which is a viscose sourced from Eucalyptus leaves. The closed-loop processing means that the same water and solvents are used over and over again, drastically reducing the amount of waste generated in the creation of this yarn. The skeins are sent to us in recyclable, brown paper packaging, and the yarn itself is completely compostable, so when your item has reached the end of its useful days, it can return to the earth. It has a wonderful sheen, and a drapey hand, making it the perfect choice for vegan stitchers who prefer not to use silk. Consider Myrtle for elegant summer garments and accessories.
100% Lyocell with approximately 180 yards to 100g that knits to 4.5 stitches per inch on a US 8 (5mm) or crochets to 3 stitches per inch on a US J (6mm) hook.