Alga

Alga means "sea plant" in Spanish, and honestly, that's the whole story in one word. This is a yarn that feels like it grew somewhere green and breathes like it remembers the ocean.

Araucania spun this one from organic cotton, bamboo viscose, and Seacell — a seaweed-derived fiber that's become a quiet favorite for warm-weather knitting. Soft without being slippery, with a gentle drape that makes it a natural for anything you want to move with you: tank tops, light cardigans, airy shawls, summer totes that actually hold their shape.

It's self-striping in long, easy color transitions, so the yarn does some of the design work for you. Machine washable on cold, gentle cycle. Vegan, made in Italy, and genuinely lovely against the skin.

Good for: lightweight sweaters and cardigans, summer shawls and wraps, breathable tanks and tees, market bags, and anyone shopping for organic or vegan-fiber options.