Yes it is.
Yes, "Lost in the Stars" is a musical by Kurt Weill based on the novel "Cry, The Beloved Country" by Alan Paton. It tells the story of a South African black clergyman who faces a moral dilemma as he seeks justice for his son in apartheid-era South Africa.
The Book Is Based On South Africa
Patons
Patons Ritz yarn was a bulky yarn. It was about 12 ply.http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/patons-ritz
Alternative yarn choices: Patons Symphony or Wool Tweed DK
It appears by looking at the Patons link I attached, that this yarn is still available. If you don't know where to find it in your area, contact Patons and they would be able to direct you to an online or retail store in your area. (at the top of the page of the Patons link, is a Store Locator tab that you could also click on).
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Patons has many weights of Tweed wool, so look through the Paton link and see if you can find the specific wool you are looking for and have an answer that way.
This does not seem to be a current yarn. I suggest you contact Paton's via their website.
weed
any type wool or knitting yarn that measures the same tension as caressa
Weight: Bulky / 12 ply (7 wpi) Gauge: 16.0 to 18.0 sts = 4 inches US 9 - 5.5mm
There are a few hundred Patons in France. http://www.geopatronyme.com/cgi-bin/carte/nomcarte.cgi?numero=0022432&periode=4