Halcyon Yarn's Signature Newport Linen is an outstandingly high-quality 2-ply 100% linen yarn. Newport Linen is a perfect balance of earthy and enduring, yet refined and modern; everything a linen should be. Halcyon's Newport Linen is a classic and versatile weaving yarn. Linen yarn is a durable yarn that softens beautifully with wear and washing, it’s robust and also surprisingly absorbent for use in towels or other household linens. The long flax fibers create a satiny-smooth finish with a subtle glow. The Newport Linen flax line is spun dry rather than wet to retain more of the natural look of linen.

This versatile fiber is equally perfect for heirlooms and contemporary textile designs. In knitting, however, the crisp texture can lend body and interest when combined with other yarns or make a beautiful shawl or accessory yarn for showing off lace work. Newport Linen is excellent for woven drapery, table linens, and yardage for clothing or upholstery.

Newport Linen is available in more economical pound cones or convenient 300 yard (2 oz) mini cones.

Please note that, as with any natural material, the exact yards per pound may vary from batch to batch and the processing required to bleach and dye the yarn may have a slight impact on the total yards per pound. Our mini cones are always wound to exact yardage, however pound quantities may have slightly varying yardage. Questions? We're happy to help you make sure you have the right yarn and the right quantity for all of your projects!

Newport Linen Fiber Care:

As always, we strongly recommend sampling before you start your project to ensure colorfastness especially when using darker or contrasting colors, and to determine sett or gauge. It is not uncommon for excess dye to be present in strong colors. If using strong colors or if bleeding between contrasting colors is likely to occur, loosely skein the yarn, wash until the water runs clear, and let it hang dry. We also recommend a white vinegar rinse to help remove excess dye if necessary.

Wash finished pieces gently in cold water by hand or machine using mild detergent. Can be tumbled dry, pressing damp will help linen maintain a crisp and elegant finish.

WEIGHED ITEM: Large Cones (approximately 1 pound) are sold by actual weight. Yarn weight per cone will vary between 15 oz and 18 oz, therefore your final invoice may reflect this difference. You'll see that the small grey dot in your shopping cart will read 18 (oz) before checkout - this is the maximum quantity and amount you'll be charged. Your final invoice will reflect this or a lesser quantity if the cone weighs less. Please note that if you request a return online, you'll need to enter the quantity you are returning in the same qty of ounces as were purchased on your final invoice - we cannot accept returns for cones weighing less than what you received. Please let us know if you need assistance or an exact quote prior to shipping.