Hi,
You're receiving this email because {name} thinks the Aotearoa Cream 8 Ply would interest you.
This wool is 100% Perendale Lamb's Wool from Te Toko Station in the North Island of New Zealand.
It is 31 Micron - which is ideal for outer garments, cushions, blankets and afghans which need to be harder wearing.
The woollen spinning provides a yarn with a lot of loft to trap air for extra warmth.
The wool has been eco-friendly shrink resist treated - so you can be sure your special project is not going to decrease in size.
Aotearoa is the native Maori name for New Zealand - it means Land of the Long White Cloud. This is a natural undyed cream directly from the Te Toko Station lambs.
This yarn is a 8 Ply / Double Knitting (DK) Weight but is also available in 4 Ply / Sport Knitting Weight. Find the
4 ply here
Yarn Weight: |
8 Ply / Double Knitting (DK) Weight |
Texture: |
Woollen Spun – Four Strands |
Fibre: |
100% New Zealand Perendale Wool from Te Toko Station (Hard Wearing) |
Ball Weight: |
50 grams / 1¾ ounces |
Length: |
110 metres / 120 yards approx |
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Knitting Tension: |
21 to 24 stitches per 10cm / 4” |
Needle Size: |
3.75 to 4.5 mm needles / US 5 to 7 |
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Crochet Tension: |
12 to 17 stitches to 10cm / 4” in single crochet |
Hook Size: |
4.5 to 5.5 mm / US 7 to I-9 |
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Care: |
Shrink resist treated.
Gentle Machine Wash with liquid wool wash. |
Feel: |
Stronger wool – durable/hardwearing |
Perfect for: |
Outer wear, socks, Fair Isle, teapot cosies, cushions, afghans, throws, blankets, dog coats. |
For more information, please click
Here
Regards,