Colin – cotton and linen yarn

Colin is a cotton and linen yarn for spring and summer projects. The linen fiber gives the yarn a rustic texture that changes and softens with use.

The yarn can be used for both knitting and crocheting and is suitable for tops, sweaters, cardigans, and accessories for children and adults, for example.

Properties

• Cool feel
• Rustic texture
• Durable
• Creates a supple drape
• Suitable for garments for warmer seasons

Yarn facts

• Material: 65% cotton, 35% linen
• Yarn group: Sport
• Weight: 50 g
• Yardage: 150 m
• Recommended needles: 3.5 mm
• Recommended crochet hook: 3 mm
• Gauge: 23–24 sts × 32 rows = 10 × 10 cm
• Crochet gauge: 21–22 sc × 24 rows = 10 × 10 cm

Washing instructions

• Machine wash 40 °C
• Do not use fabric softener

💡 Good to know

This is the older version of Järbo Colin. The yarn is OEKO-TEX® certified.

🧶 Find a pattern

Colin is used in many of our patterns. Explore our patterns for Colin and find inspiration for your next project.