Lofty, durable, and made for playing with color, Mota is a 3-ply Spanish wool yarn with a strong twist and a lovely tooth that makes it especially suited to colorwork. Its loft gives it flexibility across gauges. Try it in DK, worsted, or aran projects, and potentially even chunky designs, but swatch to check the fabric and gauge before choosing your pattern. Yarn Details Fiber: 100% Spanish wool from Manchega and Merina Entrefina sheepWeight: DK; adaptable to heavier gauges with swatchingYardage: 252 yards / 230 metersSkein Size: 100 g / 3.5 ozDyer / Brand: WooldreamersSuggested Needles / Hook: US 7–9 / 4.5–5.5 mm needles; US H–J / 5–6 mm crochet hookGauge: 4–5 stitches per inchCare: Handwash Color notes: Colors ending in “G” are dyed on Gris Natural for a slightly darker, tonal effect. Other colors are dyed on Blanco Natural. Pattern Suggestions Accessories Jump Rope Hat Fresnel Hat Sunrise Sunset Clairdelune Mitts Manhattan Mitts Caminos Hat (cables) Honey Vodka Lemonade Vests Ingrid Slipover Sweaters Granit V-neck cardigan Port Sweater (Mota held with mohair) Seaway Pullover Northwoods V Neck Maras Cardigan Douglas Cardigan (play with stripes) Fall in Cardigan Clairdelune colorwork pullover Checkerplate sweater Maker & Impact Mota is sourced and manufactured entirely in the heart of Castilla-La Mancha. Developed in collaboration with several ranching families, it brings together the finest wool their flocks had to offer, with the aim of supporting small Spanish farms. The nearby farms and mill keep the production journey close to home. Wooldreamers’ work helps turn undervalued wool into a useful, beautiful fiber while supporting traditional crafts, inclusive employment, and projects that build appreciation for Spanish wool.
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