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Fingering / 100% Merino Wool / 52yd / 47m / 14g / US 1-2 / Skein / Machine-Washable
The ever popular Tosh Merino Light is now available in magical mini-skeins, Unicorn Tails! These darling little skeins contain 52 yards of single-ply, fingering weight superwash wool. Each skein is splendidly hand-dyed in Madelinetosh's vivid and unique colorways. Unicorn Tails are perfect for projects requiring a lot of colors but not a lot of yardage. Use them for hexapuffs, fair isle projects, striped shawls, granny squares - or even just to swatch with!
Fiber content: 100% MERINO WOOL
Weight: Fingering
Yardage: 52yds / 47m per 14g skein
Needle Size: US 1 - 2 / 2.25 - 2.75MM
Crochet Hook Size: US B1 - E4 / 2.25 - 3.5MM
Knitting Gauge: 26-30 stitches = 4"
Crochet Gauge: 21 - 32 stitched = 4"
Care: Machine wash cold on gentle cycle. Lay Flat to dry.
Source: Hand-dyed in Texas from wool ethically sourced in South Africa.
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