{"product_id":"mink-brushed-suri-alpaca-silk-lace","title":"Mink Brushed Suri Alpaca Silk Lace","description":"\u003cp\u003eMink is the natural undyed creamy colour of this amazingly soft and fluffy brushed Alpaca Silk lace weight yarn. I keep getting asked for a nice natural so here it is!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrushed Suri Alpaca and silk yarns are super soft and very gentle on the skin. These laceweight yarns are perfect for those who are not comfortable with Mohair. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 75% Brushed Baby Suri Alpaca and 25% Mulberry Silk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetric Count:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1\/6Nm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYarn Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lace weight,  2ply construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 300 m (328 yards) per 50g hank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLustrous, smooth and soft, baby Suri alpaca is wrapped around a silk core then brushed to produce a super soft yarn with a light and airy halo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This yarn is wonderfully versatile and can be used in a wide range of projects. It knits up beautifully on its own on a wide range of needle sizes. Combine it with a fingering\/sock weight or DK weight yarn to add warmth and texture without weight to jumpers, scarves and cowls.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll yarns have excess fibres (from production) that might come off as lint or shedding, in various amounts, depending on the fibres used and how the yarn is spun. Brushed yarns have more of these loose fibres than other yarns, and tend to shed more, so some shedding is to be expected with this yarn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Needle\/Hook Sizes and Gauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNeedle Size: 3 - 6mm (US 2.5 - 10) needles and D - J hook\u003cbr\u003eGauge (stocking stitch): 18-25 sts over 10cm\/4 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHand wash using a wool detergent, ideally below 30°C, avoid wringing and twisting. Dry flat out of direct sunlight, do not spin or tumble dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sally Ridgway Designs in Felt \u0026 Fibre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45962159849525,"sku":null,"price":34.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0066\/1857\/9007\/files\/natural-undyed-brushed-alpaca-silk-lace-knitting-yarn-by-sally-ridgway-designs_2.jpg?v=1788319898","url":"https:\/\/sallyridgway.com.au\/products\/mink-brushed-suri-alpaca-silk-lace","provider":"Sally Ridgway Designs in Felt \u0026 Fibre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}