What’s the Stitch About Knitting Machines?
Let's talk about knitting machines! What are they, how do they work, and does it count as hand crafting if you use one? Why choose a knitting machine vs knitting by hand?
Eyecatching yarn with tonal color variations. These nearly-solid colored monochromatic colors are hand-dyed onto DK weight cotton yarn. Monokrom Cotton DK is perfect for single color projects that you wish to have depth and dimension of color, and it also pairs well with Urth Yarns Uneek Cotton's long color changes. Fabric knit from this 100% plant-based yarn will be strong, yet soft, as well as lightweight and breathable, making it the perfect warm-weather yarn.
See projects made using this yarn HERE.
See more vibrant hand-dyed yarns from Urth Yarns HERE.
When you choose Urth Yarns you are supporting a workforce of strong women who hand-dye their yarns in Mersin and Istanbul. Each Urth Yarns skein purchased plants a tree as part of the #knitoneplantone movement. Join us in helping Trees for the Future in their mission to provide families with tools and knowledge to plant trees in Africa.
"Planting trees provides families with more than just food. It provides income, empowerment, unity, leadership, education and even saves lives. When we can teach people to value themselves and their environment, they see amazing improvements in their standard of living."
Weight: DK / 3
Put up: Twisted Hank
Fiber content: 100% Mercerized Cotton
Unit weight: 3.5 oz / 100 g
Yardage: 275 yards / 250 meters
Construction: Plied
Texture: Silky smooth
Recommended needle size: US 5-6 or 3.75-4mm
Knitting gauge: 5-6 sts = 1 inch
Care: Machine wash on a gentle cycle with cold water, lay flat to dry.
Our first response to your order would be to have it shipped directly from our warehouse. In the case that our stock levels are too low, your order of Urth Yarns Monokrom Cotton DK weight yarn will be drop-shipped from Urth Yarns in Florida, USA. Please allow up to 3-5 business days for your order to be processed and shipped out. We will contact you with any shipping and tracking information for your order.
If you have questions regarding the current stock of specific colorways please call/e-mail us at (509) 536-7746 or sales@paradisefibers.com.
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Let's talk about knitting machines! What are they, how do they work, and does it count as hand crafting if you use one? Why choose a knitting machine vs knitting by hand?
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