De Rerum Natura Ulysse

Few yarns do as much with so little weight as Ulysse — light and airy enough for delicate lace, yet with just enough structure to make colourwork floats lie flat and cables stand crisply to attention. The finer companion to Gilliatt, it shares the same exceptional pedigree: two storied European fleeces, spun together into something soft, springy, and quietly beautiful.

Spun from white French Mérinos d’Arles raised in Provence and black Portuguese merino from the Alentejo valley — both breeds kept with genuine care for animal welfare — its two well-twisted strands give a light, slightly textured hand that rewards both close attention and relaxed knitting. Perfect for sweaters, shawls, and accessories. Works beautifully on both wood and metal needles.

Brand
Created by French indie dyer De Rerum Natura, known for exceptional fibre sourcing and rich, nature-inspired colour palettes.

Composition
100% European merino wool — French Mérinos d’Arles and Portuguese black merino, woollen spun in France.

Ball Weight & Yardage
50 g / 202 yards (185 m)

Care
Not superwash. Hand wash cold, lay flat to dry.

Gauge (10 × 10 cm, stockinette — always swatch, Ulysse rewards the right needle size)