Mungo is a recycled wool and cotton yarn. It is entirely spun from pre-consumer waste generated by portuguese spinning mills.The wool used in this yarn is sourced in Portugal and/or Spain. Milled and dyed in Portugal.
Yarn Specs:
Worsted Weight (4 ply)
50% recycled wool and 50% recycled cotton
100g/ 240 yards (220 meters)
Suggested Needle size: 4-5mm | USA 6-8
We think this yarn is perfect for a variety of projects, especially those looking for more summer friendly yarns. This blend of cotton and wool creates great transitional/layering pieces for your wardrobe. We think it is perfect for a Ranunculus by Midori House, a Super Simple Sweater by Joni or a Camp Pullover by Amy Cristoffers
More about Retrosia Rosa Pomar:
Retrosaria Rosa Pomar produces and sells yarns made exclusively from Portuguese wool. They create yarns in collaboration with small manufacturers, breeders associations and shepherds
All the yarns are minimally processed and animal friendly. Rosa Pomar yarns are non superwash, not bleached and have no silicone based softeners. The woolen-spun yarns contain traces of vegetable matter. All wool comes from free range sheep. Mulesing is not practiced in Portugal.
