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Atlas

By Modern Daily Knitting

The first yarn we have created from start to finish. Atlas is 100% Rambouillet, as soft as Merino but with more bounce. Its light worsted weight and worsted spun, 3-ply construction make this yarn a delight to knit. In 22 colors that all play well together. Please scroll down for details.

See patterns to knit up Atlas in Field Guide No. 20: Atlas, Field Guide No. 21: Brioche, and Field Guide No. 22: Grace.
Stunning Peregrine by Tin Can Knits calls for 5 or 7 skeins, and snurgly Snowglobe calls for 1 or 2.
Barn Red
Cedar
Citron
Clementine
Cork
Lapis
Leek
Mallard
Mouse
Pear
Pebble
Seaglass
Shale
Skyline
Truffle
Tutu
Whisper
Wintergreen
Merlot
Natural
Navy
Peat
Clear

$15.95

$15.95

$15.95

Specs & Details

Size
1 skein
Fiber
100% Rambouillet Wool
Unit Weight
50g (2 oz)
Yarn Length
145 yds (132 m)
Yarn Weight
Light Worsted
Gauge
18-22 sts = 4" (10 cm)
Needle
US 6-8 (4-5 mm)

It has long been a dream of ours to create a yarn for knitters, by knitters. After a lot of experimenting and thinking and gazing at a giant book of color chips, here it is.

This is Atlas.

Soft. The fiber here is 100% Rambouillet, a cousin to Merino with a bit more bounce. 

Lofty. The light worsted weight, worsted spun, with three plies, makes the sort of fabric that we really love.

Colorful. We arrived at a palette of 22 colors. You’ll see brights and quiets, each color the result of a whole lot of thought. This range allows for all sorts of knitting: textures, cables, colorwork.

Versatile. Atlas can be knitted at a number of needle sizes, from US size 6 to 8 (4-6 mm).

Made in the United States. It has been a challenge to produce this yarn during a pandemic, and we appreciate the hard work of the folks who worked to create Atlas—from the family in northern California who raise the Rambouillet sheep, to the spinning mill team in South Carolina and the dyers in North Carolina. 

Climate Beneficial Wool. Atlas is made with wool that comes from sheep who are grazing on landscapes where carbon-capturing processes are being enhanced. It is fascinating to learn how this works; here’s a short video that explains how climate beneficial wool is part of this expanding philosophy of thoughtful farming. The wool that made Atlas comes from a ranch that is working to repair the carbon imbalance in our climate.

Most of all, we hope you enjoy knitting with Atlas. This is a yarn you will reach for with confidence, knowing that it will elevate any project you make with it.

So much joy to share!
MDK Field Guide No. 20: Atlas
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Inspiration
Announcing! The Designer for Field Guide No. 20
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Inspiration
Jen Geigley for MDK Atlas
Blanket of Joy Kit
Atlas Reusable Bag
Blanket of Joy
Skill Set Box of Joy
Revolution Tray
Skill Set: Beginning Knitting
Metal Book Rest
Metallic Pouch
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