Type 59109 - Egyptain Yak 4ply 49025

Type 59109 - Egyptain Yak 4ply 49025Fibre Content 75% 20. 5 Micron Superwash Merino Wool 15% Linen 10% Yak Meterage 400 Meters Per 100g Hank 100g Hank Attributes 4ply Weight Gauge: 2. 75mm 27. 5sts & 46 rows About This Yarn This is a lovely more softly twisted alternative to out other yak bases the linen is a very subtle addition but gives a gentle rustic edge to this yarn. This has a softer twist so its more suitable to garments and accessories, we would not consider it suitable for

this rich base provides a wonderful background on which to dye

and Jen still has a cardigan made in this that is over 12 years old

We recommend soaking high content silk yarns in warm water for a few hours to help it become more absorbent

speckles well

you may need to soak it for a little longer before dyeing to make sure the fibres get really saturated

25m per 3g hank

these will appear as tiny dots as the yarn is thin

100g (49132)

care needs to be taken during dyeing to reduce pilling

colours appear bright and clear

25mm needles gives a fabric with softness and a lovely drape

225 meters per 100g hank