This hand-dyed artisanal yarn is no ordinary knitting yarn: the designer behind the knitting patterns Louise Robert Design meticulously created this beautiful collection.

It's by studying the color pallets that represent her life and career over the years that designer Louise Robert was able to imagine all of the variety available in these hand-dyed artisanal yarns.

CHARDON is the french term for many species of thorny plants including Thistle, which is the national emblem of Scotland. I have always been fascinated by everything Celtic. Maybe it's because my great-grandfather was Irish... - Louise

• Composition: 70% Merino wool, 30% Hemp
• Quantity (Weight): 100 grams, 3,5 oz
• Length: 300 meters (328 yds)
• Gauge: 22 - 24 stitches = 10 cm (4 in)
• Needles: 3,5 mm (US #4)
• Care: Machine wash on gentle cycle in cold water. Machine dry: This yarn has the property of stretching a lot when wet and regaining its shape when machine dried. If, after several washes/machine dryings, you notice that the garment has shrunk a bit, spray it with a little water and dry it flat, stretching it to the desired dimensions.