Cumulus Degrade

Introducing the Degrade version of Juniper Moon Farm's Cumulus Yarn, where the ethereal softness of clouds plays out in a woven cotton fibre and subtle degrade printed patterns play out across the strands, as envisioned by the finest in Tuscan craftsmen.

Made from 94% Israeli Mako Cotton and 6% Nylon for strength, Cumulus yarn is a luxurious blend that ensures both comfort and durability in every project. Crafted with care and sustainability in mind, Cumulus yarn boasts a cloud-like texture that's perfect for creating lightweight garments, cozy accessories, and delicate baby items. Its gentle touch and breathable nature make it an ideal choice for year-round wear, while its modern color palette adds a contemporary flair to any creation.

Experience the unparalleled softness and eco-conscious charm of Juniper Moon Farm's Cumulus Yarn. Elevate your knitting journey with the finest quality materials and let your creativity soar on the wings of Cumulus, where luxury meets conscience in every stitch.

Note: Originally spun from Israeli Mako Cotton sourced from Egypt - since 2025 the source fibre was changed to 100% Organic American Cotton to better align with the heritage of the Juniper Moon Farm brand. All dye lots were produced in the same mill, located in Biella, Italy.

Our notes

After making a few of our own projects with this thread, here's what we've found:

Buttery soft and light: Cumulus is exceptionally soft for a cotton yarn, and feels light and airy in the hand as you work with it.

Easier on the hands: This isn't nearly as hard on the hands or fatiguing to work with as most of the other cottons we've tried. It does still dry your skin out a little though, since cotton is cotton.

Works best on metal needles: Unless you knit on the loose side, you'll probably want to use metal needles. Bamboo or other wood tools may grip the yarn too much to be comfortable, especially if you have tighter tension.

Far less splitty than expected: Because of the chainette construction, Cumulus isn't nearly as splitty as we thought it would be. It's still possible to stick a needle or hook through the center of the yarn, and Stephanie occasionally grabbed fiber loops from previous stitches, but it doesn't take any particular attention to detail to avoid splitting it. Sharper needles will split the fibers more often than blunter ones.

A bit sheddy: We found that with all the colorways of Cumulus, little stray cotton fluffs tend to get shed over time. Stephanie found this happened most where the yarn passed through her fingers on her tensioning hand. That being said, it's easy to rub the fluffs into a little ball and clean it up. Crafters who work with tighter tension or who frequently frog their projects will likely notice Cumulus pilling a bit.

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All swatches were wet blocked before measuring.

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