La Bien Aimée's Blog

I’m so excited to finally take the time to introduce our new base, Helix. A non-superwash mix of Falkland Merino and Gotland sheep, this naturally grey base makes every colorway look heathered and interesting. We developed it as a lace weight (650m / 710 yards for 100g) in order to mix it with other bases, such as mohair or Kumo. It also works as a Sport weight when held double with itself. Helix is so versatile, rustic and sheepy as any non-superwash yarn should be, but still incredibly soft and drapey. It is absolutely wearable next to skin, as a...

Our dye to order reference is live for the original colors of Rose Cardigan by Andrea Mowry. I can't wait for fall weather to return to Paris so I can wear my Rose again. I love this relaxed design, it's great to throw on over a pair of jeans or a linen tunic.  Here is the original in La Bien Aimée Merino Sport: Damask, Dusk, Rose Quartz & Winter Garden.  My good friend, Bintou knit her in the Tang fade and it's just the right amount of neon and grey that is super easy to wear!    The colors of...