Madara

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Worsted/Bulky weight Madara is a medium to bulky weight that knits up knits up at a gauge of 15-17 stitches per four inches on US 7-8 (4.5-5.0mm) needles. Heavily twisted, it has a soft, luxurious hand thanks to the addition of silk and alpaca to a wool base. It is available in semi-solids featuring nubby flecks which provide interesting pops of contrasting color throughout this yarn (thus living up to its name - Madara means mottled in Japanese) 60% Wool, 30% Silk, 10% Alpaca 100 g = 220 yds. Knitting Gauge: 15-17 sts = 4" with US Size 7-8 (4.5-5mm) needles Crochet Gauge: 9.5-12.5 sc = 4" with US Size 7-H8 (4.5-5mm) hook Hand wash only, lay flat to dry Show more