The sophisticated "El Lino" name perfectly captures the refined elegance of this exceptional French linen yarn from Schoppel, featuring premium French origin linen fibres soft-finished as a tape yarn and beautifully shadow painted for sophisticated visual depth.
French Elegance Features:
This outstanding linen yarn brilliantly combines French linen tradition with innovative tape yarn finishing and elegant shadow painting, creating sophisticated projects with beautiful drape and refined visual appeal. Perfect for elegant summer garments, sophisticated accessories, and projects celebrating the timeless luxury of French linen craftsmanship.
Sophisticatedly French. Elegantly finished. Beautifully refined.
Schoppel's French linen is sustainably grown and remarkably durable. This ecological treasure is experiencing a well-deserved renaissance, offering impressive environmental credentials: fully biodegradable, predominantly European-cultivated, requiring minimal fertilisers or pesticides, ideal for organic farming, and using significantly less water than cotton.
Premium linen fibres flourish in the unique coastal climate of northern France and Belgium, producing exceptionally long, high-quality flax stalks. This remarkable raw material perfectly embodies Schoppel's commitment to quality, transparency, fair working conditions and genuine sustainability.
Tops, scarves, wraps and home accessories.
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Yarn Composition: 100% Linen |
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Length: ~150m |
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Ball Weight: 50g |
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Needle Size: 3.0 - 4.0mm |
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Tension: 22 stitches and 34 rows in stocking stitch to make a 10cm / 4 inch square |
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Washing: Hand or machine wash up to 30˚C (wool wash cycle) - wool detergent - no softener. |
With passion and care, Schoppel has lovingly crafted exceptional quality yarns for over 75 years, blending time-honoured traditions with delightful innovations that bring joy to creative hands worldwide.
At the heart of their charming Hohenlohe workshop, a friendly team of 30 dedicated artisans create wonderful yarns with deep respect for our beautiful planet — choosing only the finest ethically - sourced fibres and working with trusted partners to ensure every colourful ball tells a story of care and transparency.
The magical world of Schoppel comes alive through their enchanting colour palettes that dance across their yarns, inspiring knitters and crocheters to create treasured pieces while enjoying their playful Knit the Cat magazine and website — a warm invitation to join their vibrant community of yarn lovers!
