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Alpaca Silk Dk from Expression Fiber Arts

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Alpaca Silk Dk

from Expression Fiber Arts

Weight

DK (11 wpi) ?

Wraps per inch

Yardage

230 yards
(210 meters)

Unit weight

100 grams
(3.53 ounces)

Gauge

22.0 sts
= 4 inches

Needle size

US 5 - 8 or 3.75 - 5mm

Hook size

3.25mm (D) - 5mm (H)

Fibers

50% Camelid - Alpaca

50% Silk - Bombyx / Cultivated / Mulberry

Texture

plied

Attributes

Care: Dry Flat, Hand Wash Cold

Color: Semi-solid, Tonal, Variegated

Dye: Hand dyed

Put up: Winding required

YARN - ALPACA SILK DK WEIGHT - 50% Baby Alpaca, 50% Mulberry Silk

A heavenly, dreamy yarn that is ultra-soft, with a shimmering glow from the silk. Hand-dyed in radiant, dazzling shades! Wonderful for cozy, next-to-skin items like shawls, scarves, cowls, sweaters, hats, mittens and other accessories and garments.

•4-ply : This results in a long-wearing yarn that’ll last for years to come.
•DK Weight (stands for Double Knitting): This weight of yarn is thinner than worsted weight and thicker than sport weight. It’s incredibly versatile and can be knitted or crocheted into an endless number of wonderful items.
•Yardage: 210 m / 230 yd
•Weight: 100 g / 3.5 oz
•Recommended Knitting Needle Size: US 5-8
•Crochet Hook Size: D-H