ALPAKKA SILKE

Sandnes Garn

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ABOUT PRODUCT

Baby alpaca is not fiber from cute little alpaca babies; it’s 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. Alpaca fiber does not contain lanolin.

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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.

  • YARDAGE: APPROX. 200 METERS PER 50 GRAMS
  • KNITTING NEEDLES: KNITTING NEEDLE NO. 3
  • KNITTING TENSION: 27 STS = 10 CM