De Rerum Natura Cyrano

$25.00
Color
poivre et sel

Weight: Aran / Bulky

Fiber Content: 100% wool (French Mérinos d'Arles and Portuguese black merino)

Yardage: 164 yards (150 meters)

Skein Weight: Approximately 100 g

Gauge: 13–16 stitches per 4 inches (10 cm)

Recommended Needles: US 8–10.5 (5–6.5 mm)

Construction: Five-ply, woolen-spun

Origin: Wool sourced in France and Portugal; spun and dyed in France

Care: Hand wash gently in warm water; lay flat to dry. Non-superwash.

Product Description

Cyrano by De Rerum Natura is a wonderfully soft, lofty woolen-spun yarn with a beautifully rounded structure and a generous, cozy feel. Made from a blend of French Mérinos d'Arles and Portuguese black merino, Cyrano combines the warmth and character of traditional wool with a softness that makes it a pleasure to knit and wear.

Its five well-twisted plies create a full, round yarn with exceptional stitch definition, making cables, textured stitches, and sculptural patterns especially striking. Despite its substantial appearance, Cyrano's woolen-spun construction produces fabric that feels surprisingly light and airy. It's a satisfying yarn to work with, knitting up quickly into warm, beautiful garments and accessories.

The color palette includes natural shades created by blending white and dark fleeces, alongside a collection of subtly heathered colors. These nuanced shades lend depth and richness to finished projects, highlighting the natural beauty of the wool.

Thoughtfully produced with an emphasis on traceability and responsible sourcing, Cyrano begins with wool from flocks raised in France and Portugal. Processing takes place entirely in Europe, with spinning and dyeing completed in France.

Cyrano takes its name from Cyrano de Bergerac, the 17th-century French writer, poet, and imaginative thinker whose life inspired Edmond Rostand's famous play. A fitting namesake for a yarn with such bold character and romantic charm.

Why We Love It at A Show of Hands

Cyrano is everything we appreciate about a beautiful, substantial wool yarn. Its round construction makes cables and textured stitches really shine, while its woolen-spun character keeps finished pieces warm without feeling unnecessarily heavy. We especially love its versatility, from quick, satisfying accessories to cozy sweaters and oversized cardigans. It's a wonderful choice for knitters who appreciate natural fibers, beautiful craftsmanship, and timeless garments.

Perfect For

Chunky sweaters and oversized cardigans

Beautifully defined cables and textured knitting

Warm hats, scarves, and cowls

Cozy blankets and home accessories

Structured jackets and sweater coats

Care Notes

Cyrano is not superwash treated. Hand wash gently in warm water with a wool-safe detergent, avoiding agitation or stretching, and lay flat to dry.

Highly saturated shades, particularly darker colors, may release excess dye during the first wash. We recommend testing a swatch before combining contrasting colors in a project.
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Fiber Information

Yarn Weight + WPI

Yarn weight refers to the thickness of a yarn. Thickness determines appropriate needle or hook size, finished fabric density, and yardage requirements. Standard weight categories from thinnest to thickest: lace, fingering, sport, DK, worsted, bulky, super bulky.


Weight labels on yarn are approximate. Wraps per inch (WPI) gives a more precise measurement. To measure WPI: wrap yarn snugly around a ruler for one inch, without overlapping strands or stretching. Count the wraps.


WPI reference:

  • 30+ WPI: lace
  • 20–28 WPI: fingering
  • 14–18 WPI: sport
  • 11–14 WPI: DK
  • 9–11 WPI: worsted
  • 7–8 WPI: bulky
  • Fewer than 7 WPI: super bulky

WPI is most useful when a label is missing, when substituting yarns, or when working with handspun yarn.

Gauge and Sett

Gauge is the number of stitches and rows per inch in a knitted or crocheted fabric. It is determined by yarn weight, needle or hook size, and individual tension. A pattern’s gauge is the measurement the designer used to calculate sizing. If your gauge does not match the pattern, your finished dimensions will differ. A small difference over many inches makes a big difference in fit.

To adjust gauge: a smaller needle or hook produces more stitches per inch; a larger needle or hook produces fewer. The goal is to match the pattern’s gauge, not its suggested needle size.


Sett is the weaving equivalent of wraps per inch (WPI). Sett controls how open or dense the finished woven cloth will be. A standard starting point for sett is half the WPI for a balanced plain weave. Twill structures generally require a slightly closer sett; lace structures a more open one.


Both gauge and sett are starting points that need to be confirmed by sampling. Calculate first, then verify with a swatch. Record what you find; your future self will thank you.

Wet Blocking

Blocking is the process of wetting a finished piece, shaping it, and allowing it to dry. It evens out stitches, sets the final dimensions, and for lace, opens the pattern fully.


For protein fibers (wool, alpaca, cashmere): soak in cool water with a small amount of wool wash until fully saturated, typically 15 to 20 minutes. Gently press out water without wringing. Roll in a towel to remove excess moisture. Lay flat, shape to finished measurements, and pin if needed. Allow to dry completely before moving.


For lace pieces, blocking wires threaded through edge stitches produces cleaner lines than pins alone.


Fiber-specific notes:

  • Wool holds its blocked shape well once dry.
  • Silk and silk blends block well and dry quickly.
  • Linen and cotton do not respond to blocking the same way protein fibers do, but wet finishing still softens and settles the fiber.
    Steam blocking is appropriate for fibers that should not be fully saturated. Hold the iron several inches above the surface. Do not press down on wool -- direct pressure and heat flatten the fiber's loft.

    Block to finished measurements, not to the dimensions of the piece as it came off the needles or loom.