Abenaia DK

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£8.75

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Product Details

Fibre:
100% Portuguese Merino
Needle size:
3 – 3.25mm
Gauge:
18 – 20 sts to 10cm
Meterage:
135m per 50g skein
Weight:
DK

Description

There's a soft cosiness about this yarn that feels very close to the sheep it comes from. It's woolliness makes it plump and snuggly without the prickle or roughness more common in woollen spins. This is real wool for wrapping up against the elements. The airy woollen spin means you could choose to use the yarn at a worsted weight (18 stitch) gauge, to get more out of the 135m yardage, and create lighter weight fabric than is usual with a worsted.

Abenaia yarn comes from the fleece of black and white sheep raised in the woods of the São Mamede Natural Park in Portugal. By using local Portuguese merino wool, the Abenaia project is creating new opportunities for shepherds by giving them a more sustainable income, and ensuring that the sheep can roam freely without harmful mulesing treatments. The yarn is woollen spun at a local mill, with no superwash, bleach or silicone based softeners.

Hand wash with wool wash and dry flat away from direct sun light.