Finally, a wool-free sock yarn! Knitters and their lucky recipients have long clamored for wool-free sock yarn, something that wouldn’t irritate or overheat. Meet CoBaSi, a delightfully robust cotton, bamboo, and silk blend with elastic nylon for a gentle-on-the-hands wool-like stretch. It comes in 50-gram hanks and a wide range of colors, making it the perfect candidate for warm-weather colorwork. Soft and machine washable, this will be a go-to for a variety of hardy garments. The possibilities are endless, so get some CoBaSi and cast on! Find the multi-color version of this yarn HERE. See the projects on Ravelry featuring this yarn HERE. Find the worsted weight version of this yarn HERE and the DK weight version of it 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: Sock / Fingering / 1 Texture: round, 3 plies of 3 ply with a loosely spun elastic core, for a total of 9 plies Put up: Twisted Hank Fiber content: 55% Cotton, 16% Viscose from Bamboo, 8% Silk, and 21% Elastic Nylon Unit weight: 50 grams / 1.76 ounces Yardage: 220 yards / 201 meters Recommended needle size: US 1 - 4 (2.5 - 3.5 mm) Knitting gauge: 6.5 - 8 stitches per inch Country of origin: Taiwan Share your projects on social media using #paradisefibers and don't forget to tag us @paradisefibers so we can see your beautiful creations! Patterns Using HiKoo's CoBaSi Fingering / Sock Weight Yarn: Pretty Enough Pullover by Alexander Nicholas Craft: Knit Cost: Free A lightweight summer top with a mesh-like texture and plenty of positive ease for warm weather comfort. This top is knit in 2 pieces and seamed together. Click Here to Download Two Tone Socks by Nick Cox Craft: Knit Cost: Free Cast on a pair of fun wool free socks! this 2 tone pair is a set of matching mismatch socks and will be a fun addition to any wardrobe! Click Here to Download Tempo Crochet Caps by Andres P. Nevarez Craft: Crochet Cost: $6An easy Tapestry Crochet hat for the family, perfect for when wool isn't appropriate. You can easily make hats for the whole family, from the babies to the adults. Click Here to Download Click here to view more free patterns featuring HiKoo CoBaSi Fingering / Sock weight yarn. About HiKoo: High-quality fashion yarns at affordable prices. Browse their yarn available in a wide array of colors, textures, and fiber types available HERE.
