Ra-Ra-Raffia | Wool & The Gang

Made entirely out of paper, Ra-Ra-Raffia is a unique yarn that opens up plenty of new project ventures including hats, bags, baskets, planters, and more! Because of it's stiffness, and water-resistance, this raffia yarn is great for creating more sculptural objects. Whether you're a beginner who just really wants to make their own sun hat, or an expert looking for a new challenge, this raffia is bound to turn into something beautiful and long lasting.

CONTENT: 100% Paper

WEIGHT: Light Worsted

TEXTURE: Flat tape

UNIT WEIGHT: 100g

METERAGE: 250 meters (273 yards)

NEEDLE SIZE: 4.5mm (US 7)

GAUGE: 16 stitches & 24 rows = 10cm/4"

WRAPS PER INCH: approx. 12

FELTABLE: No

This raffia yarn is made entirely out of paper, which means it's fully vegan and biodegradable! And as with all WATG yarns, this yarn is produced using only Oeko-Tex certified and Reach compliant chemicals.

This is your chance to make a big floppy sun hat, a structured beach bag, a decorative plant pot, or a basket to keep your yarn stash in. Get creative with this yarn and make something you've never made before! If you're feeling stuck, check out our WATG patterns here for some ideas. We guarantee you'll find something you love!