This hand-dyed artisanal yarn is no ordinary knitting yarn: the designer behind the knitting patterns Louise Robert Design meticulously created this beautiful collection.

It's by studying the color pallets that represent her life and career over the years that designer Louise Robert was able to imagine all of the variety available in these hand-dyed artisanal yarns.

SARRASIN is the french word for buckwheat. When I was little, sometimes on Saturday mornings, my mother would cook buckwheat pancakes for me. It was a special breakfast for special mornings. Buckwheat brings back fond memories of my childhood. - Louise

• Composition: 100% Brushed cashmere
• Quantity (Weight): 50 grams,
• Length: 235 meters (256 yds)
• Gauge: 25 - 26 stitches = 10 cm (4 in)
• Needles: 3 mm (US # 2.5)
• Care: Hand-wash in cold water, dry flat

If you love somptuous soft yarns, you will fall head over heels with this artisanal, 100% brushed cashmere yarn by Louise Robert Design. Whether you are knitting a scarf, a shawl or a sweater, there's nothing better than a beautifully crafted yarn designed by a passionate knitter for knitting enthusiasts.

With the growing popularity of natural fibers and wool, knowing how to wash your woolies is a scorching topic!

Since we grew up in the era of synthetic fibers and the washing machine, the return to nature imposes a little reminder of the basic rules. Click here to find more info about how to wash hand-dyed yarns.