Benjamine – 100% pure worsted wool knitting yarn

Learn more about our Benjamine knitting yarn

Benjamine is a pure wool. The term wool refers to sheep's wool.
Once shorn, the wool is sorted and washed to remove plant debris and suint (animal fat). Benjamine is a combed wool. Combed wool is of higher quality than carded wool. Combing only retains the longest fibers, the most beautiful and noblest.

Technical characteristics of Benjamine

• Recommended needles: 7 mm
• Right side jersey sample: 10 cm = 16 stitches x 20 rows.
• Machine washing: some machines have a good 30° wool program, others don't. It's better to try washing a small knitted piece of your wool (your sample for example) and put this piece in the machine rather than your knitting. Be careful with rinsing that is too cold. Dry flat.
  Hand wash: with normal detergent and without temperature shock: therefore with lukewarm water (and not cold). A light spin in a towel and flat drying: your knit will keep all its splendor.
• 1400 meters per kilo approximately, or 70 meters (or 77 yards) in 50 gr.

• 100% pure combed wool.
  The term wool refers to sheep's wool. Once shorn, the wool is sorted, then washed to rid it of vegetable matter and lanolin (animal grease). A combed wool is of superior quality to a carded wool. Combing retains only the longest, most beautiful and noble fibers. The ribbon of wool passes through a series of combs to eliminate any short fibers (that cause pilling) and to remove any impurities. After having been combed, it is then separated into sections and the wool is spun into yarn.
• Weight: Bulky
• Needles: 7mm - 6mm (US 10)
• Gauge: 16.0 sts = 10 cm (4 inches)
• Balls: 50 g; 70 m (77 yards)

Types of knitting patterns in Benjamine

Perfect for classic, timeless knits: cable-knit sweaters, structured cardigans, hats, mittens, or durable jackets with a stylish look.

Find all our knitted models in Benjamine.