Mantua from Deep Dyed Yarns

Mantua

from Deep Dyed Yarns
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
485 yards
(443 meters)
114 grams
(4.02 ounces)
7.0 to 8.0 sts
= 1 inch
US 0 - 2 or 2 - 2.75mm
85% Wool - Merino
15% Silk - Bombyx / Cultivated / Mulberry
smooth, plied, soft, silky

A simply stunning blend of Merino and Mulberry Bombyx Silk. Mantua has the warmth of wool combined with the drape of silk to give shawls, sweaters, garments, scarves, wraps, and other beautiful creations a fabulous feel and lovely look.

Mantua: a woman’s loose fitting gown worn as a robe or over dress in the 17th & 18th centuries. a mantle.

485 yards - 443 meters
7-8 stitches = 1” on US 0-2
85% Merino - 15% Mulberry Silk