Yupi | Icy Track 5101
Yupi | Icy Track 5101
Amano | De Alpaca
Yupi, the Quechua word for footprints, is Amano’s natural sock yarn blend. Featuring superwash wool and baby alpaca the yarn is soft and easycare. With its joyful and exuberant colour palette Yupi emphasis slowing down and lowering our impact on the environment through our footsteps.
COLOURWAYS
THE YARN
FIBRE CONTENT: 80% Superwash Wool, 20% Baby Alpaca
NET WEIGHT: 50g (1.75oz)
YARN WEIGHT EQUIVALENT: Sport / 5 Ply
APPROX. YARDAGE: 174m (191yd)
CONSTRUCTION: Worsted spun, two plies
ORIGIN: Peru
CARE: Hand wash
GAUGE
KNITTING
22-30 stitches over 10cm, 3mm-3.5mm needles
(5.5-7.5 stitches per inch, US size 2-4 needles)
CROCHET
16-20 stitches over 10cm, 3.5mm-4.5mm hook
(4-5 stitches per inch, US size E-4 - 7 hook)
WEAVING FOR YARDAGE
10-16 epi (40-64ends / 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
Yupi 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
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