MEET CONTREPOINT®, THE ULTIMATE STRETCH YARN FOR KNITTING & Crochet
Locally made in France with high-quality Italian polyamide and Lycra®, CONTREPOINT® is a stretchy, silky and durable yarn.
ULTRA-EXTENSIBLE
With a stretch percentage of 40, CONTREPOINT knits adapt to all body shapes.
Other features :
- Moisture management
- UV-resistant
- Chlorine-resistant Hypoallergenic
- Soft and light fabric
- Anti-pilling
73% polyamide, 27% Lycra®. Locally made in France.
KNIT, FIX AND UPCYCLE!
Designed for knitting/crochet beginners, it creates a clean stitch that doesn’t run and smoothes out irregularities thanks to the yarn elasticity which distributes tension harmoniously.
Explore unchartered territories: Have a fresh take on streetwear, sportswear and beachwear! Embrace body-hugging designs with total freedom of movement for land and sea! Or combine CONTREPOINT® with traditional yarns to elevate and strengthen your creations.
GO CLASSIC OR GET CREATIVE
For CONTREPOINT® Nº 1, use 4 to 6 mm (6 to 10) needles. Our yarn comes in 98yds/90mts, 131yds/120mts and 164yds/150 mts skeins and in a variety of 7 classic or pop color schemes. We also offer limited editions of 33yds/30mts and 66yds/60mts skeins, so you can try out color combinations.
CONTREPOINT® Nº 2 was created in 2024. Even finer and with greater elastic stretch, it is perfect for crocheting and/or blending with traditional yarns. Use 3 to 5 mm needles to work our latest addition. Available in 8 shades.
INSTRUCTIONS TO USE
CONTREPOINT® is not your typical yarn. Follow the instructions provided with the skeins to make the most of its stretch. The lengths indicated are measured laying flat and don’t reflect stretchability.
As a guide, if you’re using Contrepoint® Nº 1 mixed with a traditional yarn, you will need approximately:
0,3 oz/10 g to repair a traditional yarn piece with loose rib edges
0,8 to 1oz/25 to 30 g for mittens/gloves/pullovers cuffs in plain ribbing (unisex)
1 oz/30 g to make a 2/2 rib bonnet edge
For a body-hugging Chamade® piece made entirely of Counterpoint® Nº 1, you will need approximately (excluding sample) :
Certain stitches and designs with full coverage may require more yarn. Keep your yarn scraps and samples! Head to our upcycling and customization guide to learn new ways to use them and turn them into accessories.