The perfect balance of luxurious super fine Alpaca and springy Peruvian Highland Wool! This finer gauge version of the knitter's favorite Ultra Alpaca is perfect if you want something a little lacier and for lighter weight projects. See the Chunky weight version of this yarn HERE. See more high-quality yarns from Berroco HERE. See projects using this yarn HERE. Every digital screen is calibrated differently. Slight variations in tone and saturation will vary from screen to screen. The actual color of your item may vary slightly from what you see on your screen. Yarn Details: Weight: DK Texture: 3-Ply Put up: Twisted Hank Fiber Content: 50% Superfine Alpaca and 50% Peruvian Highland Wool Unit Weight: 50 g (1.75 oz) Yardage: 144 yards/133 meters Gauge:5.75 sts = 1"23 sts & 32 rows = 4" (10 cm) Needle Size:5 (US) / 3.75 mm Care: Hand wash cold, air dry flat Country of Origin: Peru Share your projects on social media using #paradisefibers and don't forget to tag us @paradisefibers so we can see your beautiful creations! Get social with us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Ravelry. Please Note: Free Patterns Using Berroco's Ultra Alpaca Light Yarn: Parnell Sweaterby Berroco Design TeamCraft: Knit Skill Level: EasyCost: FreeParnell uses two shades of Berroco Ultra Alpaca Light to create an oversized, Breton-inspired knitted pullover. The stripes are worked in the body and sleeves, but the shoulders are worked in a solid color for a chic look. Freshwater Hatby Alison GreenCraft: Knit Skill Level: Intermediate Freshwater is a snug beanie knitting pattern designed for Berroco Ultra Alpaca Light. This hat features an eyelet-and-cable pattern that grows from the twisted rib edging. About Berroco: Berroco has been producing quality yarn for 40 years but the company's roots actually go back centuries. From the Daniel Day Mill in 1809 to present-day Stanley Mill, six generations of Wheelocks have been continuously involved in the American textile industry. Warren Wheelock's great-great-great-grandfather, Jerry Wheelock, began the tradition by producing woolen cloth, an enterprise that would grow and change, enduring the test of time. In 1905, Stanley Wheelock established Stanley Woolen Mills, surviving the great depression, two world wars, and weathering the changing times and demands in the world of textiles. In 1968, the Wheelock family formed Stanley Berroco which was transformed into Berroco in 1987 by Warren Wheelock and his wife, Caroline. The new firm grew to become one of the largest importers of handknitting yarns, patterns, and supplies in the United States and Canada. Berroco is known for its high-quality yarns which widely range from traditional to novelty and are sourced from all over the world, including the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Germany, France, Italy, Turkey, Romania, Brazil, and Peru. Located on the site of the old Lonsdale Cotton Mill (1904) in North Smithfield, Rhode Island, Berroco continues its well-rooted family tradition of providing quality textiles at affordable prices. “Ever since we were teenagers we worked in the mill, doing various jobs, learning the business, so we got to know the people, and they knew us…” quote from 1994 interview with Philip, Arthur & Strickland Wheelock.
