Apr 303 min read

Knitting inspiration with Azun Worsted yarns

Here are some creative ideas and knitting inspiration using yarns from the Azun Worsted range. And you'll see that, even though it's a slightly thick yarn, you can knit beautiful summer jackets in no time!

Characteristics of Azun Worsted yarns

Azun is a yarn made from 100% wool from the Pyrenees, harvested and sorted by hand in the Val d'Azun and processed at the traditional spinning mill in Niaux. It is a blend of wool from from lourdaises (57%) and tarasconnaises (43%) ewes.

The yarn is available in its beautiful natural ecru colour, as well as in a range of colours obtained by vegetable dyeing and without alum mordant, thanks to the expertise of the Atelier Myrobolan in Felletin, Creuse. A yarn entirely made in France and traceable!

Azun Worsted yarn is available in 193 m / 100 g skeins in a range of colours, or in cones per kg in natural colours. It can be knitted with 4 - 5 mm needles (a good yarn idea for beginners!).

Sample after blocking (stockinette), 10x10 cm

18 stitches * 28 rows with 4 mm needles

17 stitches * 25 rows with 5 mm needles

Azun yarns are authentic: they have a dry feel, roundness and fullness, but they don't sting! They reflect the local terroir and pay homage to the ewes that graze in the meadows and mountain pastures.

With 1 skein, I knit a hat!

Introducing the Azun goes to Berlin beanie, created in collaboration with Alice im wolleland!

The design stands out for its central band, which elegantly marks the tapers, and its folded ribbed brim to keep the ears nice and warm. This project is not only quick and easy to make, but also very practical for winter.

A single 100 g skein is all you need to make this cosy hat, which is sure to become a winter wardrobe staple.

Kit tricot - Azun goes to Berlin Hat

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Patron tricot - bonnet Azun goes to Berlin

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I knit a shawl with 2 skeins!

sophieshawl by PetiteKnit knitted with two skeins of azun worsted, natural wool from the Pyrenees by knitty and woolly

An example of a pattern that can be knitted with any amount of wool is PetiteKnit's #sophieshawl. Simply weigh out the amount of wool you have and use half of it for each part of the pattern.

I knitted the #sophieshawl with 2 skeins in 2 different colours for a two-tone effect, which makes a big fluffy scarf perfect for winter.

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sophie-shawl-2

With 3 skeins or more, I can knit a jacket or a sweater!

Here are two beautiful designs from Rosa Pomar, the Burgos jacket with buttons, and the Capital V jacket with plunging collar. I really like the idea of these two sleeveless jackets, which can be worn in the summer over a short- or long-sleeved tee, a shirt, a dress, etc.

I love the plunging collar on the Capital V with the double-knit detail at the bottom, and the button detail on the Burgos is also very pretty. The loose fit of these jackets makes them really comfortable.

I knitted these two jackets with Azun Worsted yarn in rhubarb yellow for the Burgos and oak beige for the Capital V, a natural shade that's easy to match!

As well as being a quick and easy project to knit, I used less than 2.5 skeins for each model, in sizes 2 (Burgos) and 3 (Capital V). And good news, you can even knit a headband with less than 50g of yarn leftovers!

I'd also like to introduce you to Rosa Pomar's Pelica jacket, a shepherd's jacket in moss stitch with an i-cord finish (which, by the way, goes perfectly with the #sophieshawl :) ).

I knitted size 3 in the natural ecru colour, for an even more authentic look. In total, I needed 350g of wool (not including the swatch).

I love the loose, very comfortable fit, another jacket you can wear all the time. The added bonus is the pretty buttons, which I chose in the forest green colour from Atelier Brunette.