Description
The Superfine range of yarns has a gorgeous soft handle with good loft that knits up beautifully. The yarns are 75% British superfine alpaca blended with 25% wool and mostly manufactured in the UK. The alpaca in our yarns is sourced from our own herd and from alpaca farms based in the UK & Ireland.
This is a proven blend that offers increased resistance to shedding and pilling and adds loft and substance to the yarn.
Tension Square (4″x4″ or 10cm x 10cm)
| Needle Size (mm) |
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2.75 |
3.00 |
3.25 |
3.50 |
3.75 |
4.00 |
4.50 |
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| Stitches |
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28 |
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|
25 |
24 |
21 |
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| Rows |
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36 |
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34 |
33 |
27 |
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This DK weight yarn is manufactured as a 4/9Nm giving 225m per 100g in all natural and dyed shades
The yarn is available in 50g balls 112m per ball. Hand wash recommended. Full washing instructions can be found HERE
Also available on cone, typically between 1kg and 3kg, in natural Parchment and Sandstone. Please email or telephone for current availability and price.
UK Post Code Destinations
All orders up to 2kg will be dispatched with Royal Mail with a choice between their first class and second class service. For guaranteed next day we offer an APC Overnight service. If your order exceeds 2kg you will be asked to contact us for a delivery quote. Royal Mail delivery times can be found on their website.
EU Destinations
All orders up to 2kg will be dispatched with Royal Mail International Tracked service.. If you have created an account online or when you enter your delivery address the system will automatically deduct the British 20% VAT. Your local postal delivery company will require any VAT due to be paid for prior to or at delivery. For order values up to €150 we hope shortly to have our own IOSS number when your local VAT charge will be added to your shopping cart at checkout, enabling the local postal company to deliver without further payment demands.. For orders over 2kg you will be directed to contact us for a delivery quote.
Rest Of World Destinations
All deliveries up to 2kg will be dispatched with Royal Mail International Tracked service.. If you have created an account online or when you enter your delivery address the system will automatically deduct the British 20% VAT. Your local postal delivery company will require any duty and sales tax due to be paid for prior to or at delivery. For larger orders we reserve the right to select an alternative international carrier.
Care Instructions
Hand washing: Use lukewarm water and a specialist wool detergent. Hair conditioner in the final rinse will add extra softness. When washing and rinsing squeeze the garment rather than rubbing. Gently squeeze out excess water before rolling in a towel. Lay flat to dry.
Washing machines: Modern machines with delicate programme at 20degC using a wool delicate detergent. Can be spun at 400rpm but it is always advisable to check first by washing a tension square and then checking the final dry size.
Yardage/Meterage
2/9 4-ply yarn runs out to 450m per 100g (225m per 50g) or 490 yards per 100g (245 yards per 50g)
4/9 DK yarn runs out to 225m per 100g (112m per 50g) or 245 yards per 100g (122 yards per 50g)
1m equals 1.09 yards // 1 yard equals 36 inches equals 0.914m.
Weights
50g equals 1.76 ounces
100g equals 3.53 ounces
1 ounce equals 28g
Sarah Watts –
One of the most beautiful yarns I’ve ever used… a joy to knit and so SO soft to wear… can’t recommend enough!
Chas Brooke –
Thank you Sarah, glad you approve and it is all form British alpacas and made here as well!
Samantha Boom-Martin –
I purchased these off of another vendor’s website. They are AMAZING. So soft and warm, and so smooth to crochet. This will be the main yarn I use from now on!
Chas Brooke –
Thanks Samantha. Your next box of goodies is on its way!
Maggie Gibbs –
I’ve been using this gorgeous yarn for my creations for a few years now. An absolute joy to crochet or knit with and so scrummy x
Monica Russel –
As a designer I use many Yarns but this is my favourite DK. The colours mix and match brilliantly and the completed project is lovely to wear.
Monica Russel –
The perfect yarn in every way. Brilliant for colourwork. The colours blend and contrast to enable one to have a variety of colour choices. I love designing using this as the end result is a piece of clothing that feels lovely next to the skin. The yarn is machine washable on a wool wash which is a bonus. I highly recommend the yarn for a luxurious wool at a reasonable price.
Monica Russel Knitwear Designer Oct 2023