flotte socke papagei
10 hearth
$20.00
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$20.00
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specialist yarns
sock yarns
fingering weight yarns
yarns by rellana garne
Pickup available at Wabi Sabi Ottawa
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yarn details:
- fibre composition
- 75% wool, 25% polyamide
- meterage / yardage
- 420 meters / 459 yards
- unit weight
- 100 grams / 3.5 oz.
- format
- ball
- yarn weight category
- fingering
- suggested stitch tension
- 28–30 sts / 10 cm (4 in)
- recommended needles
- 2.25 mm (US 1) - 3.00 mm (US 2.5)
- superwash treated
- yes
- care instructions
- machine wash cool, dry flat
- recommended uses
- socks, hats, mittens & scarves, sweaters & garments, children's items, blankets
- country of origin
- Italy
A dependable 75% wool and 25% polyamide sock yarn in a fun range of colours. Affordable, consistently spun, and machine washable, it's a practical choice for everyday socks, for knitters who prefer to let the yarn do the visual work. 420m covers a full pair comfortably.
designed for a job, and excellent at it
Flotte socke papagei is a yarn that we would categorize as a specialist. Some yarns are generalists. Specialist yarns are not. These are designed to excel at a particular task: durable sock yarns, sturdy weaving yarns, hardworking cottons for dishcloths and utility knits. When used for their intended purpose, they perform beautifully.
Designed for socks, this yarn holds up to wear while maintaining stitch definition and elasticity. It’s spun with extra twist and reinforced with nylon, giving it extra strength and resilience for high-wear projects.
Specialists are happiest doing the job they were designed for. Using them outside that role can lead to unexpected results: less elasticity, different wear, or a fabric that behaves differently than you expect. Swatching is especially helpful if you’re planning to experiment.
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Sizes are shown in measured circumference and respective US women's and men's sizing. Measured circumference is around the widest part of the foot:
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.