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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