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Upcycle Alpaca Blend Worsted

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Weight

Worsted (9 wpi) ?

Wraps per inch

Yardage

219 yards
(200 meters)

Unit weight

100 grams
(3.53 ounces)

Gauge

4.5 to 5.0 sts
= 1 inch

Needle size

US 6 - 9 or 4 - 5.5mm

Hook size

5.5mm (I) - 6.5mm (K)

Fibers

34% Wool

33% Camelid - Alpaca

33% Manufactured Fibers - Acrylic

Texture

plied

Attributes

Care: Dry Flat, Hand Wash, Hand Wash Cold

Color: Heathered

Dye: Machine dyed

Ply: 2-ply

Sustainability: Recycled

When our mills spin our yarns, a small amount is left over from each batch. Instead of wasting it, we work with our mills to create new limited-edition yarns, and this year’s Upcycle Alpaca Worsted, a worsted weight blend of alpaca, wool, and acrylic, lends itself to sweaters, cowls, hats, and much more. It’s soft enough for next to skin wear, but rugged enough to keep you warm all winter long.

Upcycle is made with recycled fibers that vary in size, causing slight variations in yarn thickness from skein to skein. We recommend swatching before starting a project.