The Appalachian mountains of eastern Tennessee and western North Carolina are home to Fraser firs - a beautiful evergreen that you might also know as your Christmas tree. Fraser is a medium neutral green without tending too much toward blue or yellow. Yet Somewhere between a true laceweight and a fingering weight, we think of Yet as a "rustic" lace yarn, even though it's a sophisticated merino and silk blend. The slightly heavier grist of this yarn means it's easy to work with, especially for newer lace knitters. Yet wears well and continues to look good year after year. Try it in shawls and lightweight sweaters. Size: 400 yd / 2.2 oz (365m / 62g) skeins Content: 65% Merino wool, 35% Tussah silk Gauge: Heavy lace weight. 8-10 stitches per inch knit on US 00-1, 8-10 stitches per inch crocheted on US 8-B, variable in lace work. Care Instructions: Hand wash, dry flat.
