Brushed Alpaca Silk
Composition: 77% Alpaca , 23% Silk
Yarn Group: C (16 - 19 stitches)
Weight/length 25 grams = approx 140 meters
Recommended needle size: 5 mm.
Knitting tension: 10 x 10 cm = 17 sts x 24 rows
Hand wash, cold water max 30°C. Dry horizontally.
Exclusive blend of soft combed alpaca and subtle, lustrous silk, resulting in a luxurious yarn .
The super-soft DROPS Brushed Alpaca Silk is feather-light and surprisingly warm. It's ideal for both small and large items and knits quickly because it can be used on relatively thick needles.
DROPS Brushed Alpaca Silk can be used as a complementary yarn , layering it with other yarns for lovely soft results.
Made in Peru
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DROPS Brushed Alpaca Silk, the sophistication of alpaca and silk
Discover the luxury and lightness of DROPS Brushed Alpaca Silk. If you are looking for a yarn that provides an ethereal finish and incomparable softness to your handiwork, DROPS Brushed Alpaca Silk is the most sophisticated choice. This material stands out as a blend of 100% natural fibres, combining the brushed warmth of alpaca with the subtle sheen of silk, guaranteeing extremely lightweight, soft, and elegant garments.
Why choose DROPS Brushed Alpaca Silk for your handiwork?
- Exclusive Composition: The union of alpaca and silk provides a vaporous ("brushed") texture that is very pleasant against the skin, making it ideal for delicate garments and luxury accessories.
- Lightness and Volume: Despite its voluminous appearance, it is a very light yarn that allows you to create pieces with body without adding weight, offering exceptional thermal comfort for any season.
- Creative Versatility: Thanks to its structure, you can knit it alone to achieve elegant transparencies or combine it with other yarns to add softness and a "mohair" effect to your knitting or crochet designs.
Infinite inspiration with free patterns. By choosing the DROPS brand, you access one of the largest design catalogues in the world. You have more than 190,000 free patterns at your disposal through the DROPS Design website, translated into several languages, along with a multitude of step-by-step video tutorials. Many of these resources are specifically designed to highlight the airy texture of Brushed Alpaca Silk.
Caring for your silk and alpaca garments. To maintain the fluffiness and natural properties of this premium yarn, it is essential to follow the washing recommendations for delicate fibres. Proper care will ensure that your handmade projects retain their vaporous appearance and original softness for a long time.
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