Ravelry: Moeke Yarns Elena Single

Elena Single from Moeke Yarns

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Name

Elena Single

Brand

Moeke Yarns

Weight

Sport (12 wpi) ?

Wraps per inch

Meterage

361 yards
(330 meters)

Unit weight

100 grams
(3.53 ounces)

Gauge

24.0 sts
= 4 inches

Needle size

US 2½ - 6 or 3 - 4mm

Hook size

3mm - 4mm (G)

Fibers

100% Wool

Texture

singles

Attributes

Care:
Dry Flat, Hand Wash

Color:
Semi-solid, Solid color, Variegated

Drafting method:
Woolen spun

Dye:
Natural dyes, Undyed

Ply:
Single ply

Put up:
Winding required

Yarn origin

Source of fiber: Romania
small farm sourced, sheep breed: Tigaie

Scoured: Romania
minimally processed, lanolin content high

Milled: Romania
small traditional fiber mills

100% traditional Romanian wool

Elena single is made from wool from the Romanian sheep breed Tigaie (half-breed). In 2015 Elena single was offered in variegated and dyed with plants. After 2016 Elena single is offered only in natural shades: natural off-white, brown and grey.

Elena was spun in different fiber mills. The fiber mill and the batch is indicated on the label. When matching skeins from different sources please check the fiber mill and the batch.