Type 49168M - Tibetan 4ply Mini - 25 x 20grm Hanks eight

Type 49168M - Tibetan 4ply Mini - 25 x 20grm Hanks eightFibre Content 60% Superwash Merino 20% Silk 20% Yak Meterage 73 Meters Per 20g Hank 25 x 20grm Hanks Attributes 4ply Gauge: 2. 75mm 27sts & 46 rows About This Yarn A sweater version of That Yak Sock, this yarn is a gorgeous dark sophisticated base on which to dye classic colours. The yarn is soft with a gentle shine. The yarn sucks up the dye and makes the colours appear rich and intense. The yak provides a cashmere softness to it, and the yarn blocks

We recommend acid dyes on this yarn

This yarn is also available as a natural grey base type 49166

and just a little more drape than a 100% merino

but this does not compromise the feel and texture at all

25mm - 28sts & 40 rows

firstly it has Easywash Alpaca which is treated with enzymes to reduce the shrinking properties of the fabric

The fabric holds its shape really nicely and would work really well for accessories and sweaters

75mm for a little more drape

The yarn takes the dye well and the colours remain bright

Large Pack - 5m x 1

a reduction in the water movement helps this considerably

The fibres shine