Knitting with NORMA

NORMA (a review)

I wasn’t expecting NORMA to surprise me — but it did. I thought I was just picking up another cotton blend, then I cast on and felt that little wool-like bounce. My cardigan turned out light yet structured, warm yet breathable, and I’ve been reaching for it in every season since. It’s quietly become one of my favourite “do-it-all” yarns.

My First Impressions

NORMA is not just another cotton yarn — it’s engineered to behave like wool without containing any. The result is a soft, skin-friendly fibre blend with surprising loft, structure, and year-round wearability. It feels familiar in hand yet works up into fabric with an unexpected woolly character.

Quick Specs

• Composition: 55% Organic Cotton, 35% Modal, 10% Viscose

• Length / Weight: 135 m / 50 g

• Recommended Needles: 4.0 mm

• Tension: 23 sts / 10 cm

• Tested Projects: Autumn cardigan, spring jumper

• Care: Machine washable up to 30°C, lay flat to dry

Knitting Experience

On the needles, NORMA offers consistent stitch definition, a smooth flow, and a light wool-like bounce. The modal and viscose components add volume, drape, and softness, making even plain stockinette visually interesting and tactilely rich.

Wearing and Performance

NORMA adapts effortlessly to all seasons — warm enough for autumn and winter layering, breathable enough for spring and summer. It retains its shape, resists flattening, and feels comfortable against the skin, even for all-day wear.

Where NORMA Excels

• All-season garments — one cardigan for every climate

• Professional wear — polished, structured, and breathable

• Travel knits — adaptable across climates

• Gift projects — versatile enough for year-round use

Yarn Characteristics

• Woolly without wool: Loft and structure without the fibre sensitivity issues

• Fibre synergy: Cotton for breathability, modal for volume, viscose for softness

• Temperature adaptive: Warm when needed, cool when required

• Sustainable choice: 55% organic cotton

Care & Practicality

Machine washable at 30°C, NORMA maintains its structure, colour depth, and texture after multiple washes. The organic cotton softens slightly over time for even greater comfort.

Value for Money

Its true all-year-round versatility means fewer single-season garments and better cost-per-wear. The DK weight coverage is generous, and its adaptability reduces the need for multiple yarn types.

Final Verdict

NORMA by LANGYARNS redefines what a cotton-based yarn can be. With the loft and adaptability of wool, the comfort of cotton, and the sophistication of modern fibre engineering, it’s the ultimate all-purpose, all-season yarn. Perfect for those who value sustainability, performance, and versatility in every stitch.