Awa | Dusky Orchid 1121
Awa | Dusky Orchid 1121
Amano | De Alpaca
Awa combines a luxurious blend of baby alpaca, Merino wool and Pima cotton to produce an exceptional yarn with unique look and character. In a colour palette that finds inspiration from the vibrant colours of traditional Peruvian textiles, reserve Awa for luxe designer pieces and heirloom worthy gifts.
COLOURWAYS
THE YARN
FIBRE CONTENT: 55% Baby Alpaca - 26% Merino Wool - 19% Pima Cotton
NET WEIGHT: 100g (3.5oz)
YARN WEIGHT EQUIVALENT: Sport / 5 Ply
APPROX. YARDAGE: 300m (328yd)
CONSTRUCTION: Worsted spun, five plies
ORIGIN: Peru
CARE: Hand wash
GAUGE
KNITTING
24 stitches over 10cm, 4mm needles
(6 stitches per inch, US size 6 needles)
CROCHET
20 stitches over 10cm, 4mm hook
(4-5 stitches per inch, US size G-6 hook)
WEAVING FOR YARDAGE
10-15 epi (40-60ends / 10cm)
PLEASE NOTE: The gauge information above is intended as guidance only. We always recommend you swatch to determine a configuration that results in the ideal fabric and hand feel for your project.
PROJECT SUGGESTIONS
Awa is suitable for a range of knit and crochet pieces. For project inspiration check out our pattern favourites on RAVELRY.
ABOUT AMANO
Amano offer a collection of contemporary and luxurious yarns, rooted in the rich depths of Andean tradition. Amano is luxury in its purest expression. Find an Andean tale in each strand, each fibre gift from the Inca gods. Taste the Andes with Amano.
IMPORTANT NOTES
We have done our best to represent the colour and texture of this product as accurately as possible. Please note that some devices may display colours differently than intended.
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