Matrika from Seven Sisters Arts

Matrika

from Seven Sisters Arts
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
400 yards
(366 meters)
100 grams
(3.53 ounces)
24.0 to 26.0 sts
= 4 inches
US 4 - 6 or 3.5 - 4mm
80% Wool - Merino
20% Silk
plied
Care: Superwash
Dye: Hand dyed
Ply: 2-ply
Put up: Winding required

NOTE: As of Sept 2023 Matrika is available in larger skeins of 600yds/150g. Please adjust yardage and skein weight on individual stash entries. This is the same base yarn.

Great stitch definition from nicely twisted plies and a sparkling sheen are what make this yarn so special. Soft, strong and beautiful this yarn is fabulous for shawls and that special garment that you just want to shine in. Matrika means “mother” in Sanskrit, the word also refers to a group of goddesses who are always gathered together, it is believed that the goddesses originally personified the Seven Sisters.

Matrika 1.0

  • 80% superwash merino :: 20% silk
  • 400 yds :: 100g
  • 2 ply :: fingering weight :: super twist
  • gauge 24-26 sts/4” :: needles us 4-6
  • hand wash in cool water :: lay flat to dry for optimal care of hand knits

Matrika 1.5

  • 80% superwash merino :: 20% silk
  • 600 yds :: 150g
  • 2 ply :: fingering weight :: super twist
  • gauge 24-26 sts/4” :: needles us 4-6
  • hand wash in cool water :: lay flat to dry for optimal care of hand knits

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