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| 8-ply Alpaca |
Manufacturer
Bendigo Woolen Mills
Year
1995 |
Type
Worsted – 10 ply |
Fiber
100% Alpaca |
Skein weight
200 grams |
Skein length
- ??? - |
Wash method
hand wash, dry flat |
Needle size
5 US std |
Stitch gauge
23 stitches=4 inches |
Row gauge
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| Jul 20, 2000 |
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Needle size
4 US std |
Stitch gauge
24 stitches=4 inches |
Row gauge
30 rows=4 inches |
Stockinette
No |
Color
Tan(ish) I don't remember the "official" color name |
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Quality comments:
This yarn is wonderfully soft and feels so good I can't wait to finish and wear the sweater. It is slightly 'hairy', and its relatively loose twist makes it inclined to split a bit, which is making this project go slower than I anticipated. However, the amount that I have finished feels and looks so nice I think it's worth the effort. There were no knots, as the manufacturer explains, they use splices instead.
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Other comments:
I'm doing a fairly plain raglan cardigan pattern to which I've added a pair of narrow cables on either side of the front opening, and a knit-in, garter-stitch front band. The patterns show up quite nicely, which I didn't really expect from such a silky-feeling yarn. Haven't washed it yet, tho. The other available colors were all quite pretty, but I needed a basic cardigan 'to go with' everything. I'll reserve final judgement till I've worn and washed it a few times.
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