Alpaca Yarn and Tension Squares
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
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 | ||||||