Queensland Collection Perth Fingering Yarn
Queensland Collection Perth Fingering Yarn
SKU: SKU: PERTH-101
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Add a dash of color to your next project! Perth boasts vibrant long color changes and has a barber pole ply for marled fabric. This colorful classic is spun from a blend of superwash wool and nylon. It is machine washable and lightweight, making it perfect for everyday wear. The nylon content of this yarn makes it a good choice for socks. With 25 self-striping choices available, you are sure to find one with colors that speak to you.
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Yarn Details:
Weight: Fingering / 1
Texture: 2 ply
Put up: Bullet Skein
Fiber content: 80% Superwash Wool and 20% Nylon (Polyamide)
Unit weight: 100 grams (3.53 ounces)
Yardage: 437 yards (400 meters)
Recommended needle size: US 1-3 (2.25-3.25mm)
Knitting gauge: 27-32 stitches per 4-inch square
Recommended hook size: US B-D (2.25-3.25mm)
Care: Machine Washable
Country of origin: China
Please Note:
Each skein of Perth is unique! Even within dye lots, variation may occur. For example, pictured below are 6 skeins of the color Great Barrier Reef 122, all in the dye-lot 202103.
Featured Patterns Using Queensland Collection's Perth Yarn:
Clariss Wrap
by Jo Allport
Craft: Knit
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner to Intermediate
Cost: $5.00
A simple garter stitch shawl with an easy lace border. The simplicity of this wrap showcases the beauty of Perth's long color changes. Knit this cozy classic with 2 skeins of Perth on size 3 needles. The sample is shown in color Alice Springs 104.
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Rosa Cardigan
by Jo Allport
Craft: Knit
Skill Level: Intermediate to Experienced
Cost: $6.00
Add a dash of color to your fall wardrobe with this cozy button-up cardigan with lace sleeves and side slits. This pattern is available in sizes with finished bust measurements of 33.5" to 56" and is knit with 4-5 skeins of Perth on size 3 needles. The sample is shown in Tasmanian Bay 107.
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Aurelia Cowl
by Jo Allport
Craft: Knit
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner to Intermediate
Cost: $5.00
A simple garter stitch chevron lace pattern that is worked flat and seamed together to make a cowl. This warm cowl is knit with only 1 skein of Perth! The sample pictured above is shown in the color Kings Canyon 102.
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Click here to view more patterns on Ravelry featuring Queensland Collection's Perth Yarn.
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