Where to Find Pure Linen Yarn Online

During the warm months of spring and summer, weavers, knitters, and crocheters will put aside their bulky yarns and stock up on lighter sport-weight yarns. Fiber artists who value and can afford the highest quality natural yarns invest in those such as pure linen yarn that is produced from the flax plant stalk. The use of linen dates back to 7,000 years ago when Egyptians mummies were wrapped in linen fabric. As linen yarn is hard to find in the United States since it is dominated by its less expensive counterpart of cotton, its source of fiber flax is exported from Europe - the world's most popular manufacturer of linen. Though rare, I recently came across a knitting pattern that required Euroflax 100 percent Wet Spun Linen yarn for making a classic corset. Described below are e-tailers that supply pure linen yarn.

Louet North America

The e-tailer Louet supplies 26 solid and multi shades of Euroflax Sport Weight (pure Wet Spun) linen yarn. Its care requirements involve machine washing/drying and using a medium heat steam iron. The price of 100 gram skeins range from $24.95 to $28.50. Also available are ½ pound linen yarn cones.

Pacific Wool and Fiber

Louet Euroflax yarn made in Belgium is also sold by the e-tailer Pacific Wool and Fiber. This 100 percent linen yarn is available as 100 gram skeins for $23.95 each and 8 oz cones for $54 each. Also, 100 percent Dry Spun Linen (10/2) is available as a 16 ounce cone sold for $28.95.

Nordic Mart

A pure linen yarn available in the name brand DROPS Lin is sold by the e-tailer Nordic Mart. It is very shiny with limited elasticity and is great for knitting on large needles such as size US6 and US8. Available in multiple solid colors, 50 gram balls are offered at the competitive price of $7.50 in US dollars.

Great Yarn Company

At Great Yarn Company, knitters, crocheters, and weavers will find 100 percent linen Euroflax Fine Lace Weight yarn - an extra thin and shiny wet spun yarn from Belgium. Various solid colors in 100 gram skeins are available for $23.95.

With these pure linen e-tailers in mind, knitters, crocheters, and weavers who desire to make a luxurious garments using linen yarn now know where to go online. Linen is treasured for its durability and breathability. Also noteworthy, linen becomes softer after wear, washing, and drying.

Sources

"Euroflax Fine Lace Weight." Great Yarn Company.

"Euroflax Linen Yarn - Louet Euroflax Yarn."Pacific Wool and Fiber.

"DROPS Lin - NORDIC MART - Your Yarn Source for all Garnstudio Yarns, DROPS Yarns and DROPS desi-." Nordic Mart.

"Louet North America ."Louet.