Fingering Weight 51% Baby Alpaca 25% Linen 24% Tussah Silk 5 x 100 g Pack

Composition: 51% Baby Alpaca 25% Linen 24% Tussah Silk
Metric Count: 4/16Nm
Yarn Weight: Sock/ Fingering Weight, 4 ply construction
Meterage: 400m (437 yards) per 100g hank
Origin: South America


Description
A plump and lustrous yarn with beautiful drape. Baby alpaca for softness, tussah silk for sheen and linen for texture to produce a rustic yet luxurious yarn. The linen softens after dyeing and takes up the dye differently to the alpaca and silk to produce a subtle marled effect. The pale honey colour of the tussah silk and the unbleached linen add a delicate natural biscuit colour to the yarn producing a wonderful depth of colour when overdyed.
The addition of linen gives this yarn great memory so it is ideal for lacework. Use for unstructured garments, throws, shawls and other lightweight accessories.

5 x 100gm hanks = 500 gms total

Suggested Needle/Hook Sizes and Gauge:
Needle Size: 2.5 - 4mm (US 1.5 - 6) needles and C-G hook
Gauge (stocking stitch): 28sts x 36 rows over 10cm/4 inches on 3.25mm (US 3) needles

Care Instructions:
Hand wash using a wool detergent, ideally below 30°C, avoid wringing and twisting. Dry flat out of direct sunlight, do not spin or tumble dry.