Named for a silver-leaved, flowering shrub that thrives in the hot climate of the Mediterranean, Oleander is the ultimate warm-weather knitting yarn, as light as a summer breeze and as lovely as an Italian hillside in bloom.

• Made in Italy from 50% Turkish cotton and 50% Belgian linen, this earthy cotton and linen yarn is breathable enough for the hottest days of summer. Naturally humectant linen absorbs moisture and keeps you cool, while cotton brings super touchable softness.
• Spun from four 2-ply strands, this fingering-weight yarn is strong and pleasantly dry to the touch, with the smooth, soft touch of finely sanded olive wood.
• This machine wash- and dry-able yarn just gets softer with use and wear and is absolutely lovely for durable homegoods, breezy accessories, and summer garments.
• Oleander is available in 15 sun-kissed colors, each with a beautiful matte finish. From sandy neutrals like Toasted Sesame and Pignoli Nut to herbal Bay Leaf and bracing Alpine Lake, this palette will take you on an evocative Mediterranean tour from Gibraltar to Istanbul!
• Explore our growing collection of knitting patterns in Oleander for some fabulous ideas on what to knit next!

TIP: As with all plant fibers, we recommend pulling Oleander from the outside of the ball.

Learn all about cotton yarn and find out why ours are so lovely on your needles! Dive into different types of cotton, discover the properties of this cool and breezy plant-based fiber, and learn what "unmercerized cotton" is and why we love knitting with it.

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