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NATURAL ALPACA YARN - PINTO

NATURAL ALPACA YARN - PINTO

$36.50
$36.50
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Colour: Pinto
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The ultimate winter yarn - cosy, natural and 100% luxurious from Italy's premier alpaca mill. Crafted from Peruvian alpaca, it is 3 - 5 times warmer than wool, smooth, lightweight, hypoallergenic and lanolin free.. need we say more? Comes 4 undyed melange colours. 

Composition: 55% undyed alpaca 10% merino wool 35% cotton
Weight: 100g (220 metres) 200g (440 metres) 400g (880 metres) 
Yarn Count: 2.2nm

HOW THICK IS THIS YARN?

Our yarn thickness is measured using the NM count, the industry standard in the knitting world. This differs from ply, which is commonly used for hand knitting yarns. To help you visualize the yarn's thickness, we've compared it to everyday items.

This yarn is similar thickness to cooked spaghetti.

WHAT CAN I MAKE?

Natural Alpaca yarn is the thickest yarn in the range. Undyed alpaca and wool fibre is wound around a durable cotton core to make a breathable yarn with great insulating properties. Perfect for people who find wool too itchy or want a warm knit without the weight. Ideal yarn for pieces to keep you warm and cosy like jumpers, socks, head warmers.

Works well with… 
Openwork like looser tension and lacework highlight the subtle brushed texture of the yarn. Pair with traditional winter patterns like cabling to make the ultimate winter piece.

MACHINE SUGGESTION

Standard domestics: 1 end in 1 in 1 out needle set up.
Mid - bulky domestics: 1 end.

  1. Hand feel swatch is 1 end of PINTO knitted on bulky domestic on tension 7.
  2. Creative swatch is crochet shell pattern in stripes of PINTO, SECHURA and INCA using 6mm crochet hook.

DETAILS

Finishing:

Use steam press to set the shape then hand wash at 30℃ for 2-3 minutes for shrinkage.

Washing:
Hand wash only in cold or lukewarm not exceeding 30℃ using neutral soap.
Do not bleach.
Do not rub, wring or tumble dry.
Iron at low heat.
Dry flat in the shade.
Dry cleanable.

Undyed alpaca from Peru, wool from India, cotton from India.

Spun in Italy.

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FAQ

Can you wind larger amounts?

Yes we can! Slide into our DM's on instagram or email us at info@knitinprogress.com and we'll sort that out for you. We're open to feedback so if there is demand for larger cones we'll certainly add it in the future.

How accurate are the colours?

We do our best to ensure the colours displayed on the website are precise however they are photographic representations only. If you are unsure of a colour, it's best to reach out to us for assistance.

How long will it take to receive my order?

International friends, we're coming your way soon!

We ship orders every Tuesday and Thursday via Australia Post.

To Australia

Express delivery: Approximately 1-3 business days.
Standard delivery: Approximately 2-6 business days.

To New Zealand

Express delivery: Approximately 2-5 business days.
Standard delivery: Approximately 4-7 business days.

You will be notified as soon as your yarns have been dispatched and will be sent a tracking number.

Do you have free shipping?

Yes, we offer free standard shipping for AUS for orders over $100! It will apply automatically at checkout.

What is your return policy?

We want you to love your purchase so if it’s not what you expected, we are happy to refund – no stress!

We have a 30 day return policy, get in touch with us at info@knitinprogress.com so we can process it for you. Please ensure the yarns are returned to us in their original condition and weight. In addition to a refund we can also provide you with store credit or exchange on purchases that meet our return standards. As we are a small business, we cannot refund return postage costs.

For full information please read through SHIPPING & RETURNS and TERMS & CONDITIONS.

Yarn FAQ

  • Can I use your yarns to hand knit, crochet or weave?

    Of course! We love seeing the all the different and creative ways of using our yarn.

    We are working to expand our range to include chunkier yarns so watch this space!

  • How do I know what size yarn is right for my machine?

    We’ve done all the groundwork so you don’t need to!

    Scroll up to view the ‘MACHINE SUGGESTION’ section where we have machine and knit recommendations for each yarn.

  • What's the difference between hand and machine knit yarn?

    Machine knit yarn is coned yarn for even tension and has more strength than hand knit yarn. You can use both interchangeably but the biggest difference would be the stretch and strength machine knitting yarn has.

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