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alpakka silke

alpakka silke

$19.00
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Color: 1015 putty
 
'1015 putty' is also available in these bases: double sunday line
composition
70% baby alpaca and 30% mulberry silk
meterage
200 meters / 219 yards
grams
50 grams / 1.8 oz.
suggested gauge
27 - 28 stitches per 10 cm / 4"
fingering weight
recommended needles
3.00 mm (US 2.5)
care instructions
machine wash cool, dry flat
great for
texture, shawls, lace, hats, mittens & scarves, sweaters & garments

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.

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    • sandnes garn

      The largest producer of hand-knitting yarn in Northern Europe, Sandnes Garn's mill is both one of the oldest, and most up-to-date, spinning factories still running. Their focus is on taking good care of everyone involved in the production of their yarn, both animal and human, and they produce some of the most reliable yarns available on the market today.

    • alpaca

      Alpaca fiber is a natural, soft, and warm fiber that comes from the hair of alpacas. It's used to make a variety of clothing items, including sweaters, socks, and scarves. It is warmer than wool, and comes in 22 natural colours. It has excellent drape, and takes dye very well.

    • mulberry silk

      Mulberry silk is renowned for its fine texture, softness, and durability. The fibers produced by silkworms that consume mulberry leaves are longer and more uniform in size, resulting in a fabric that is stronger, smoother, and more lustrous.