Jody Long Alba DK Yarn
Jody Long Alba DK Yarn
DK weightWool, Alpaca Wool, Viscose
SKU: ALBA-001
We'll wind these hanks into center-pull cakes before they ship. Wound yarn can't be returned.
- 001 Oats: Sold Out
- 002 Pigeon: Sold Out
- 003 Loch: Sold Out
- 004 Magpie: Sold Out
- 005 Gorse: Sold Out
- 006 Highland: Sold Out
- 007 Thistle: Sold Out
- 008 Kingfisher: Sold Out
- 010 Midnight: Sold Out
- 012 Kilt: Sold Out
- 013 Moss: Sold Out
- 014 Seasalter: Sold Out
- 015 Marmalade: Sold Out
- 016 Rose: Sold Out
- 017 Bark: Sold Out
- 018 Coalfield: Sold Out
- 019 Winter: Sold Out
- 020 Earth: Sold Out
- 021 Vermilion: Sold Out
- 022 Forest: Sold Out
- 023 Splash: Sold Out
- 024 Blush: Sold Out
- 025 Lavender: Sold Out
- 026 Dahlia: Sold Out
- 027 Cherry: Sold Out
- 028 Plum: Sold Out
- 029 Flaxen: Sold Out
- 030 Grass: Sold Out
- 031 Azure: Sold Out
- 032 Sea: Sold Out
- 034 Fig: Sold Out
- 035 Ocean: Sold Out
- 036 Pewter: Sold Out
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Details
This lovely yarn bears the original Gaelic name for the kingdom of Scotland as its subtle and stunning tweed effect and colors are inspired by the Scottish Highlands. This tweedy yarn combines a luxurious blend of Merino Wool and Superfine Alpaca, accented with a taste of viscose sourced from German sustainable forestry.
Yarn Details
Weight:Â DK (11wpi)
Texture:Â Plied, Tweedy
Put up:Â Twisted Hank
Fiber Content:Â 50% wool, 25% Alpaca, 25%Â Manufactured Fibers - Rayon / Viscose
Unit Weight:Â 100Â grams (3.5 oz.)
Yardage:Â Â 382 yarns (349 meters)
Recommended Needle Size:Â US 5 - 7 or 3.75 - 4.5mm
Knitting Gauge: 21.0 to 24.0 sts = 4 inches
Recommended Hook Size:Â 3.75 mm (F)
Care:Â Â Air dry flat
Jody Long Alba DK Yarn
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