Alpaca Yarn and Tension Squares

Make sure your new Alpaca Yarn gets the best care possible with our Yarn Care instructions! We also have information on our yarn weights and tension squares to ensure you get exactly what you need when ordering from us.

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

1m equals 1.09 yards // 1 yard equals 36 inches equals 0.914m.

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)

Weights

50g equals 1.76 ounces
100g equals 3.53 ounces
1 ounce equals 28g

Tension Squares (4″ x 4″ or 10cm x 10cm)

75% SuperFine Alpaca and 25% Wool
Band Colour: Yellow or White
Yarn Count: 4/9Nm DK
Blend: Alpaca/Wool

Needle Size (mm)
	2.75	3.00	3.25	3.50	3.75	4.00	4.50	5.00	5.50	6.00
Stitches		28			25	24	21
Rows		36			34	33	27

75% SuperFine Alpaca and 25% Wool
Band Colour: Yellow or White
Yarn Count: 2/9Nm 4-Ply
Blend: Alpaca/Wool

Needle Size (mm)
	2.75	3.00	3.25	3.50	3.75	4.00	4.50	5.00	5.50	6.00
Stitches		28		23
Rows		38		32

80% Baby Alpaca and 20% Tussah Silk
Band Colour: Blue or Black
Yarn Count: 4/9Nm DK
Blend: BabyAlpaca/Silk

Needle Size (mm)
	2.75	3.00	3.25	3.50	3.75	4.00	4.50	5.00	5.50	6.00
Stitches		25			21	20	29
Rows		33			28	27	25

80% Baby Alpaca and 20% Tussah Silk
Band Colour: Blue or Black
Yarn Count: 2/9Nm 4-Ply
Blend: BabyAlpaca/Silk

Needle Size (mm)
	2.75	3.00	3.25	3.50	3.75	4.00	4.50	5.00	5.50	6.00
Stitches	30	28	25	23
Rows	40	36	34	32