Wearing an item made of Silkpaca is like wearing a cloud! This yarn is 70% baby alpaca and 30% silk, which makes it 100% luscious. Soft, silky, with just a bit of a halo. Despite being our thinnest yarn, it is plied and sturdy- perfect for lace projects and very special objects that are sure to become precious heirlooms.Great for: Lace, shawls, scarves, diaphanous garmentsBe sure to get enough yarn to complete your project since each bag is a different dye lot, and skeins may vary from bag to bag. In the tagged (*) colors, the skeins may vary one from the other even within the same bag. To ensure random color distribution, work from two balls of yarn at once, alternating a few rows from each ball. Weight: Lace Texture: Plied Yardage/Meters: 420 yards (384 meters) Skein weight: 50 grams (1.76 ounces) Gauge: sts Recommended needle size: US 3 - 8 or 3.25 - 5mm Recommended hook size: US B-1 to E4 or 2,0-3,5 mm Content: 70% Baby Alpaca, 30% Silk Cares: Hand Wash, cold water
