Retrosaria Rosa Pomar Matiz

Retrosaria Rosa Pomar's Matiz is a brand new aran-weight yarn launching September 2025, just in time for your fall and winter wardrobe. Spun from the wool of Portuguese native breeds—Campaniça and Merino Preto—this 100% wool yarn features a lovely, cushy texture that makes you want to cast on a cozy cardigan or pullover immediately.

The worsted spinning process gives Matiz its distinctive feel. It's substantial without being bulky, warm without being heavy. This is the yarn for sweaters that actually get worn, cardigans that become daily uniforms, and those textured projects where you want every cable and brioche stitch to pop with definition.

Three natural shades showcase Portuguese wool at its most honest: natural white (A), a blend of natural white and brown (C), and rich natural brown (D). Then there are seven heathered colorways, each dyed in the wool before spinning—the same technique Rosa Pomar uses for their beloved Pegulhal palette. This dye-in-the-wool process creates colors with real depth and subtle variation that photograph beautifully but look even better in person.

The 2-ply construction strikes that sweet spot between stitch definition and softness. Cables have crisp edges. Brioche has beautiful dimension. Simple stockinette? It looks anything but simple when worked in Matiz. Every step of production happens in Portugal—from the sheep grazing Portuguese hillsides to the final skein ready for your needles.

Made of: 100% fine Portuguese wool
Length: 219 yards per 100g ball
Gauge: 14-16 stitches x 22-24 rows = 4" on US 8-10 needles
Made in: Portugal