Like the wing of a blackbird catching the early morning light, Blackbird Linen shines with an understated elegance that belies its hard-working character.

About This Yarn

• Earthy and easy going, Blackbird Linen is a light worsted/DK-weight yarn made of six loosely spun plies of 100% French linen.
• With a sustainable growing process that has been perfected over generations, French linen is the highest quality available. It is also hypoallergenic, long-lasting, and easy to care for, with a wonderful way of softening with wash and wear.
• Blackbird Linen has a naturally cool touch that makes it the perfect choice for warm-weather knitting... Think durable bags and totes, beautiful three-season sweaters, and heirloom housewares. For some inspiring ideas, be sure to explore our collection of (mostly free) knitting patterns for Blackbird Linen!
• Choose from a range of rich and expressive colors, all totally beautiful! 
• NOTE: If using dark, saturated colors with lighter colors, we recommend taking the precaution of soaking the dark colors first in a vinegar and cold water bath to remove excess dye.

Product Details

• Content: 100% French linen
• Weight: 100 grams (3.5 ounces)
• Length: 175 yards (160 meters)
• Gauge: 5.5-5.75 stitches per inch, DK/light worsted-weight yarn
• Suggested Knitting Needle: US 3-5 (3.25-3.75 mm)
• Suggested Crochet Hook: D-F (3.25-3.75 mm)
• Recommended Care: Machine wash delicate cold, lay flat to dry
• Milled In: Japan

Recommended Substitutions For Blackbird Linen

• Looking for more yarn like this? Try Cotton Chirp DK, a 100% smooth Peruvian Pima cotton, or Sketchbook Cotton for a more textural cotton yarn... Both knit up at a very similar gauge as Blackbird Linen. And more, Plein Air is a great substitute for a wool-cotton mix, and for a 100% wool option, check out our super popular Good Wool!
• Be sure to also shop our other light worsted/DK-weight yarn, linen yarn, and plant-based yarn, all available only at Purl Soho.
• Learn more about how to substitute yarn with our confidence-boosting Yarn Substitution Made Easy article!

Learn More

• Find out what DK-weight yarn is all about with our What Is DK Yarn? article. Unravel the mysteries of its name and what it means to look for and knit with the Goldilocks of yarn weight... Not too thick and not too thin!