03/06/2026
Finished at last — my Air Cardigan by ozetta .
This project has quietly become one of those pieces I already know I'll keep reaching for through the colder months.
Soft, lightweight and warm without feeling heavy, with the beautiful texture and gentle halo that suri alpaca blended with wool brings to a fabric.
It was knitted using one of our older yarn bases called Deva — a blend of naturally grey Polwarth and black suri alpaca that created a rich, naturally dark shade full of softness and depth.
Although this yarn is no longer available due to changes in the breeding direction at Tarndie, I still love seeing how beautifully these naturally coloured fibres wear.
While we can no longer source the grey Polwarth used here, we have since created a similar naturally dark yarn called La Bella Granite using coloured merino and black suri alpaca.
The shade is a little different, but it carries the same appreciation for natural colour and fibre.
One of the things I appreciate most about working with natural shades is that they never really feel trend-driven. The depth sits quietly in the fabric, revealing itself differently depending on the light, the texture and the way the garment moves.
These are often the pieces that become part of a wardrobe for years.
