Scheepjes Linen Soft: linen, cotton and acrylic yarn for lightweight garments

Scheepjes Linen Soft is a plant-based and acrylic blend yarn designed for those who are looking for fabrics that feel cool, breathable and have a natural-looking finish. Its combination of linen, cotton and acrylic in a DK weight offers a very comfortable balance between stitch definition, lightness and durability. Each ball weighs 50 g and gives you around 135 m of yarn, making it a versatile option for trans-seasonal garments, lightweight layers and accessories you can wear for many months of the year.

To the touch, the linen adds structure and a slightly rustic look that is softened by the cotton, while the acrylic helps the fabric keep its shape better without becoming stiff. The result is a Scheepjes Linen Soft yarn that is comfortable to work with for both knitting and crochet, with a smooth surface that shows off plain stitches, lace and textured patterns beautifully.

Thanks to this fibre blend, garments made with Scheepjes Linen Soft are breathable, stand up well to wear and washing, and maintain a clean, sophisticated look. It is a good alternative if you usually work with 100% cotton or 100% linen yarns and are looking for more balanced behaviour: less weight, more comfort and a fabric that adapts well to changes in temperature throughout the year.

Creating light, drapey garments with Scheepjes Linen Soft

With its DK weight and a twist designed to give stability to the stitches, Scheepjes Linen Soft is very well suited to cool garments and projects with some drape without being an excessively fine yarn. The brand recommends 3.5 mm needles and crochet hooks, which gives a fabric that is neither too dense nor too open, with good stitch definition and a clean look in both simple motifs and lace.

This is an interesting yarn for anyone who wants to make garments and accessories that work in mild climates, from tops and lightweight cardigans to between-seasons shawls. In larger projects you will appreciate its light weight and durability, while in smaller pieces (scarves, hats, bags, summer accessories) the natural look of the linen and the coordinated colour range help you achieve polished results without having to work with delicate fibres.

Technical details of Scheepjes Linen Soft

If you need specific figures to plan your projects with Scheepjes Linen Soft, these are its main technical characteristics:

  • Composition: 27% linen, 47% cotton, 26% acrylic.
  • Yarn weight: DK (double knit).
  • Weight / length: 50 g = approx. 135 m (148 yds).
  • Suggested tension: 22 stitches x 27 rows over 10 cm (4 in) with 3.5 mm needles.
  • Recommended needles / crochet hook: 3.5 mm.
  • Presentation: 50 g balls available in a range of 33 colours that combine with each other for solid garments or colourwork projects.

These figures allow you to calculate quite precisely how many balls you will need for each project and to adjust your tension swatch according to your way of knitting or crocheting and the type of garment you have in mind.

Recommended uses for Scheepjes Linen Soft in knitting and crochet

In knitting projects, Scheepjes Linen Soft works especially well for lightweight jumpers, cardigans, slipovers, shawls and drapey scarves. The linen adds structure to shoulders and edges, while the cotton and acrylic bring softness and a moderate weight, ideal for garments you want to wear every day without them stretching out of shape.

In crochet, the yarn offers very clear stitch definition and a texture that enhances both simple stitches and openwork. It is a great choice for summer tops, waistcoats, shawls, bags and home accessories with a natural feel. As it does not contain animal fibres, it is also an interesting option for vegans or for anyone who prefers to avoid wool but wants a more sophisticated result than with a basic cotton.

Composition:
27% linen, 47% cotton, 26% acrylic
Yarn weight:
DK
Weight / length:
50 g balls ≈ 135 m (148 yds)
Recommended needle size:
3.5 mm
Garment care:
Machine wash on a delicate 40°C cycle / Dry flat. Suitable for ironing at a medium temperature.
Made in:
EU
Suitable for vegans:
Yes