The distinguished "ALB Lino" name perfectly honours the magnificent Swabian Jura heritage, where premium lambswool meets finest bleached linen in this exceptional blend from this revered German wool mill, creating beautifully textured yarn with natural breathability and enduring elegance.
Premium Features:
This outstanding yarn brilliantly combines the softness of regional lambswool with linen's natural strength and breathability, ensuring finished pieces embody both comfort and sophistication. Perfect for lightweight jumpers, summer cardigans, and elegant accessories.
Regionally sourced. Naturally breathable. Beautifully blended.
Swabian Jura products boast exceptional durability and comfort. For over a decade, Schoppel have sourced merino wool from this region, ensuring minimal transport routes and an excellent ecological footprint.
Sheep farming for textile use is becoming increasingly viable as part of climate protection initiatives. Combined with innovative dyeing techniques and biodegradable nylon, these yarns offer remarkable durability and versatility for all your creative projects. Virgin wool refers to the softest wool from a sheep - that of it's first sheering.
Socks, scarves, jumpers and home accessories — each creation carries a piece of authentic German heritage.
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Yarn Composition: 85% Virgin Wool and 15% Linen |
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Length: ~400m |
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Ball Weight: 100g |
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Needle Size: 2.0 - 3.0mm |
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Tension: 30 stitches and 42 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. |
This product carries the SCHOPPEL PRO QUALITY symbol which represents Schoppel's commitment to adapting traditional yarns for a sustainable future. Having begun this journey years ago, Schoppel are dedicated to transparent supply chains, environmental protection, animal welfare and fair working conditions.
Though facing significant challenges, Schoppel advances steadily with your support. All yarns with the 'PRO QUALITY' mark meet these exacting standards, including their conscious decision to avoid superwash finishes that don't satisfy their sustainability requirements.
Please wash PRO QUALITY yarns using only wool programmes or handwashing at maximum 30°C — benefiting both your garments and our environment.
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!
