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Yarns

SILKROAD DK TWEED

Rich, soft and luxurious with wool, silk and cashmere fibres. A textured DK weight yarn with rich tweed highlights.

SPECIFICATIONS

85% Wool, 10% Silk & 5% Cashmere.

Tension: 20 sts & 30 rows
measured over 10cm
of Stocking stitch using
4.00mm needles (USA 6) (UK 8).

Length: 135m (147 yds), 50g ball (1 3/4 oz).

$9.95 per ball

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SILKROAD ARAN TWEED

Rich, soft and luxurious with wool, silk and cashmere fibres. Tiny nubs of organic colour scattered throughout the yarn echo the changing hues of the natural world.

SPECIFICATIONS

85% Wool, 10% Silk & 5% Cashmere.

Tension: 18 sts & 24 rows
measured over 10cm
of Stocking stitch using
5.00mm needles (USA 8) (UK 6).

Length: 95m (104 yds), 50g ball (1 3/4 oz).

$9.95 per ball

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SILKROAD ULTRA

A chunky, cuddly yarn of luxurious quality and elegant sheen containing wool, silk and cashmere fibres. Knits up very fast.

SPECIFICATIONS

85% Wool, 10% Silk & 5% Cashmere.

Tension: 13.5 sts & 30 rows
measured over 10cm
of Stocking stitch using
s7.00mm needles (USA 10.5) (UK 2).

Length: 55m (60 yds), 50g ball (1 3/4 oz).

$9.95 per ball

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SILKROAD ARAN

Made from a luxurious blend of wool, silk and cashmere fibres chosen for their length, strength and softness. Wool gives warmth, silk lends lightness and cashmere adds softness to this high quality yarn.

SPECIFICATIONS

85% Wool, 10% Silk & 5% Cashmere.

Tension: 18 sts & 24 rows
measured over 10cm
of Stocking stitch using
5.00mm needles (USA 8) (UK 6).

Length: 85m (93yds), 50g ball (1 3/4 oz).

$9.95 per ball

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SOHO SUMMER DK COTTON

This cool and comfortable cotton is incredibly silky against the skin, lightweight and luxurious to wear with a slightly polished finish.

SPECIFICATIONS

100% Cotton.

Tension: 22.5 sts & 30 rows
measured over 10cm
of Stocking stitch using
4.00mm needles (USA 6) (UK 8).

Length: 100m (109 yds), 50g ball (1 3/4 oz).

$7.60 per ball

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DESERT GARDEN ARAN COTTON

A substantial, soft aran weight cotton blended with microfibre to enhance it's knitting and wearing performance.

SPECIFICATIONS

65% Cotton, 35% Microfibre.
Tension: 18 sts & 24 rows
measured over 10cm
of Stocking stitch using
5.00mm needles (USA 8) (UK 6).

Length: 55m (60 yds), 50g ball (1 3/4 oz).

$7.60 per ball

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ALPACA SILK GEORGETTE

Made from super fine Alpaca blended with silk and very fine merino wool to produce a delicate yarn.

SPECIFICATIONS

40% Alpaca, 40% Merino & 20% Silk.

Tension: 25 sts & 33 rows
measured over 10cm
of Stocking stitch using
3.25mm needles (USA 3) (UK 10).

Length: 130m (142yds), 50g ball (1 3/4 oz).

$10.50 per ball

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ALPACA KID LUSTRE

Capturing the super softness of Alpaca, the bright lustre of fine Kid Mohair and the loftiness of super soft Merino.

SPECIFICATIONS

30% Alpaca, 40% Kid Mohair & 30% Merino.

Tension: 22.5 sts & 30 rows
measured over 10cm
of Stocking stitch using
4.00mm needles (USA 6) (UK 8).

Length: 111m (121yds), 50g ball (1 3/4 oz).

$10.50 per ball

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CLASSIC DK WOOL

Spun from premium grade supersoft, extra long fibres, this yarn is a pleasure to knit with and to wear. Beautifully warm and soft, practical and long lasting.

SPECIFICATIONS

100% Pure Wool.

Tension: 22.5 sts and 30 rows
measured over 10cm
Stocking stitch using
4.00mm needles (USA 6) (UK 8).

Length: 98m (107 yds), 50g ball (1 3/4 oz).

$7.30 per ball

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RARE COMFORT KID MOHAIR

Indulgent and luxurious, this feather light yarn made from the finest of Kid Mohair fibre is extremely soft and warm yet comfortable to wear against the skin.

SPECIFICATIONS
80% Kid Mohair, 5% Wool & 15% Polyamide.

Tension: 17 sts & 25 rows
measured over 10cm
of Stocking stitch using
5.00mm needles (USA 8) (UK 6).

Length: 87m (95 yds), 25g ball (7/8 oz).

$10.50 per ball

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INFUSION KID MOHAIR

Indulgent and luxurious, this feather light yarn made from the finest of Kid Mohair fibre is extremely soft and warm yet comfortable to wear against the skin.

SPECIFICATIONS
80% Kid Mohair, 5% Wool & 15% Polyamide.

Tension: 17 sts & 25 rows
measured over 10cm
of Stocking stitch using
5.00mm needles (USA 8) (UK 6).

Length: 87m (95 yds), 25g ball (7/8 oz).

$10.5 per ball