Bush Berries - 2 ply Suri/merino fluff - Rosemary

Bush Berries is a rich blend of deep berry red, raspberry and vibrant magenta. Darker berry tones flow into brighter flashes of pink, creating gentle variation and movement throughout the colourway. Bold and saturated, Bush Berries has the luscious depth of ripe summer fruit, with shifting tones that give the colour plenty of character.

Rosemary

Rosemary is a beautifully soft and lightweight blend of 65% Suri Alpaca and 35% Silk. The fine Suri alpaca fibres create a soft, airy halo, while the silk adds strength, drape and a subtle lustre.

Rosemary is a versatile laceweight yarn that can be used on its own for light and airy shawls, scarves and wraps, or held alongside another yarn to add a soft halo and extra texture to the finished fabric. It is particularly lovely with a smooth fingering or sport-weight yarn, where the Rosemary creates a gentle, fluffy effect without adding significant weight.

It can be used in much the same way as other fine fluffy yarns, either as a feature in its own right or as a companion strand when you want to add softness and texture to a project.

Fibre: 65% Suri Alpaca, 35% Silk
Weight: Laceweight
Length: 400m / 100g

Knitting

Needles: 3.25–4.5mm, depending on the project and desired fabric
Typical gauge: approximately 18–24 stitches per 10cm over stocking stitch

Use a larger needle for open, airy fabrics and lace patterns, or a smaller needle when Rosemary is being used alongside another yarn.

Crochet

Hook: approximately 3.5–4.5mm, depending on the pattern and desired fabric.

Rosemary works particularly well in open crochet patterns, allowing the softness and halo of the Suri alpaca to become part of the finished fabric.

Using Rosemary with another yarn

Rosemary can be held together with another yarn to add a soft, fluffy halo and a little extra depth to the fabric. Try it with a smooth merino, silk or other fine yarn to create a softly textured fabric while retaining good drape.

When combining Rosemary with another yarn, your needle or hook size and gauge will depend on the combination and the fabric you want to achieve. We recommend making a tension swatch before beginning your project.