Stylecraft Linen Drape

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Yarn Type	Double Knitting
Ball Weight	100g
Length	185m / 202yds
Needles Required	4mm
Composition	70% Viscose 30% linen
Gauge	22sts and 28 rows

Linen drape is the new summer yarn from Stylecraft which blends cool linen with viscose to make a yarn that drapes beautifully and makes the perfect summer evening layer.  Pattern support is good in the shape of 8 ladies' patterns, both for outer layers and summer tops.

I've started knitting myself a 3/4 sleeve cardigan for the summer evenings when it's a bit cooler (and  let's face it, many of the days too!) and I am loving this yarn!  I've chosen the Cranberry colourway which is  a deep red, but still has a brightness to it (if a deep dark red is more your thing, check out the Sangria colour, which is very much like a good wine!).  It's great to work with, has a lovely weight to it (coming from the linen is my guess) but still feels light and cool in the knitted fabric (due to the viscose).  I can already see I'm going to love this cardigan when it's made!