Knitting with ORION

by
James McIntosh

ORION (a review)

You know that warm, floaty feeling you get when your favourite project seems to fly off the needles? That’s ORION. It’s soft, speedy, and full of colour transitions that make knitting feel like watching a beautiful sky slowly change before your eyes.

My First Impressions

ORION feels like knitting with clouds touched by starlight. Inspired by the mystical hues of the Orion Nebula, it’s a lofty, soft yarn that combines the warmth of extrafine merino with the durability of nylon. The generous 100g ball promises large, lightweight projects, and its celestial-inspired palette adds an otherworldly dimension before you’ve even cast on.

Quick Specs

Composition: 88% Virgin Extrafine Merino Wool, 12% Nylon
Length / Weight: 270 m / 100 g
Recommended Needles: 6–7 mm
Tension: 11 sts / 10 cm
Care: Machine wash at 30°C, lay flat to dry

Knitting Experience

Worked on 6.5 mm needles, ORION glides off the needles at shooting-star speed. The chunky gauge and smooth twist make for fast, even stitches, while the yarn’s airy construction keeps the fabric light and comfortable. The colour transitions feel like shifting nebula clouds — subtle, deep, and hypnotic.

Wearing and Performance

Finished pieces are warm yet featherlight, with a cloud-like drape that’s easy to wear. The nylon content gives shape retention without affecting the soft hand-feel, and the machine-washable care makes this celestial beauty practical for everyday use.

Where It Excels

Quick-knit cardigans and jumpers
Cozy winter scarves and shawls
Statement accessories in celestial colour-ways
Projects where speed and softness are equally important

Yarn Highlights

Celestial inspiration: Colours drawn from the Orion Nebula
Cloud-like comfort: Lofty extrafine merino for warmth without weight
Speed and satisfaction: Chunky gauge knits up quickly
Durable beauty: Nylon adds shape retention and longevity

Value for Money

ORION offers excellent coverage per ball and transforms simple patterns into cosmic statement pieces. It’s a yarn that combines speed, beauty, and practicality in one stellar package.

Final Verdict

ORION by LANGYARNS is a journey into cosmic knitting — lofty, light, and luxuriously soft, with colours that mirror the beauty of deep space. It’s ideal for makers who want projects that are quick, warm, and truly out of this world.