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CotLin from Knit Picks

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CotLin

from Knit Picks

Weight

DK (11 wpi) ?

Wraps per inch

Yardage

123 yards
(112 meters)

Unit weight

50 grams
(1.76 ounces)

Gauge

22.0 sts
= 4 inches

Needle size

US 5 - 7 or 3.75 - 4.5mm

Hook size

4.5mm - 5.5mm (I)

Fibers

70% Cotton

30% Cellulose - Linen / Flax

Texture

plied

Machine wash?

yes

Attributes

Care: Machine Dry

Color: Solid color

70% Tanguis Cotton, 30% Linen
Care: Machine Washable/Tumble Dry Low

Cotlin
CotLin is a cool and lightweight Tanguis cotton and summer linen blend perfect for washcloths and spa gifts and summer knits for children and adults. Tanguis (tan-gwiss) cotton has a very soft hand, excellent absorption and, because it is a naturally white fiber, a high affinity for dyes. Linen adds the characteristic flecks and additional absorbency with very low elasticity - helping to alleviate stretching in the finished knit. Summer linen has an extended growing period which results in a longer, stronger fiber. When blended with the already strong Tanguis cotton, it makes a durable, wearably soft yarn. The knit fabric will get softer with each wash too.