alpakka silke
1015 putty
$19.00
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Baby alpaca is the term used for alpaca fiber between 20-23 microns (micrometers) and is one of the finest and softest alpaca grades used for hand-knitting yarn. Combined with the smooth surface of the silk, this softness results in a yarn that feels especially gentle and cool against the skin. Both alpaca and silk have good heat-regulating properties and the silk has a unique moisture-absorbing property. The silk is sourced in Chian, and the alpaca from Peru and Bolivia.
For machine washing, we recommend that all wool garments be washed separately on a wool program, to ensure the gentlest treatment. Centrifuge well and dry the garment flat, preferably on top of a towel. Never use a laundry bag when washing hand-knitted wool garments. This creates friction that can cause the garment to felt.
- fibre composition
- 70% baby alpaca, 30% mulberry silk
- meterage
- 200 meters / 219 yards
- unit weight
- 50 grams / 1.8 oz.
- format
- ball
- yarn weight category
- fingering
- suggested gauge
-
27–28
sts / 10 cm (4 in)
- recommended needles
- 3.00 mm (US 2.5)
- care instructions
- machine wash cool, dry flat
- recommended uses
- texture, shawls, lace, hats, mittens & scarves, sweaters & garments
made in norway
return policy
This item is eligible for refund or exchange within 30 days of the purchase date. All returned items must be accompanied by their receipt or order number, and must be unopened, unused, and in salable condition for a return or exchange to be considered. We do not accept full or partial returns on items that were special ordered.
