Cotton Alpaca Tweed from KnitPal

Cotton Alpaca Tweed

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DK (11 wpi) ?
11
147 yards
(134 meters)
50 grams
(1.76 ounces)
21.0 to 24.0 sts
= 4 inches
US 5 - 7 or 3.75 - 4.5mm
4.5mm - 5.5mm (I)
60% Cotton
20% Camelid - Alpaca
20% Manufactured Fibers - Nylon / Polyamide
plied, tweedy
Care: Dry Flat, Hand Wash Cold
Color: Semi-solid, Tonal, Tweed, Variegated
Construction: Chain-plied

Cotton Alpaca Tweed combines the strength and breathability of cotton, the versatility of polyamide, and the fuzzy warmth of alpaca in a chainette yarn. Flecked with colorful slubs of contrasting fibers, this unique fiber blend offers crafters a soft, tweedy yarn with a rich depth of color.

DK to Light Worsted weight with 11 WPI and a recommended needle size of US 5-7 (3.75-4.5-mm) for 21-24 sts/4” and recommended hook size of 7 to I-9 (4.5-5.5mm) for 12-17 sts/4”.

Cotton Alpaca Tweed offers a palette of 13 colors ranging from vivid jewel tones, subtle, sophisticated neutrals, and pale pastels. Each color is flecked with slubs of colorful fibers to create a medley of tweedy tonal hues.

To prolong the life of your handmade item, please gently hand wash in cold water and lay flat to dry.