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Linum

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Weight

Fingering (14 wpi) ?

Wraps per inch

Meterage

437 yards
(400 meters)

Unit weight

100 grams
(3.53 ounces)

Gauge

28.0 sts
= 4 inches

Fibers

50% Camelid - Alpaca

25% Silk

25% Cellulose - Linen / Flax

Texture

plied, linen

Attributes

Care: Dry Flat, Hand Wash Cold

Drafting method: Worsted spun

Dye: Hand dyed

Ply: 3-ply

Put up: Winding required

50% Alpaca, 25% Silk, 25% Linen

A summery light yarn. As the linen is a vegetable fibre that does not absorb the dyes we use, it produces an interesting heathered effect. It would be great worked into lightweight tops for the warmer months, but it’s suitable for all kinds of great stuff!

Handwash cold, lay flat to dry.

As with other hand dyed yarns, I would recommend alternating skeins every two rows or so.