Highland Alpaca Chunky | Estelle
Squishy, pillowy, and oh-so-soft, Estelle's Highland Alpaca Chunky is a beautiful alpaca-wool blend that's perfect for chunkier projects that require softness. This yarn has gorgeous drape, but because of the wool content, it also holds its structure well too.
DETAILS
CONTENT: 60% Superfine Alpaca, 40% Mulesing-Free Highland Wool
WEIGHT: Aran/Chunky
TEXTURE: 2-ply, thin wool strand wrapped around soft-spun alpaca
UNIT WEIGHT: 100g
METERAGE: 130 meters (142 yards)
NEEDLE SIZE: 6mm (US 10)
GAUGE: 14 stitches = 10cm/4"
WRAPS PER INCH: 8
FELTABLE: Yes
CARE: Machine-wash on wool cycle, or hand wash, and lay flat to dry
HOW IT'S MADE
Estelle is a Canadian yarn brand and distributor based out of Ontario. The company has always aimed to provide people with high quality yarns at an accessible price point. All the fiber in this particular yarn is mulesing-free, and all-natural. Learn more about Estelle here.
PROJECT IDEAS
This yarn is great for beginners who are just learning how to knit or crochet, it's a nice chunky weight and super soft. It's also perfect for chunky accessories and garments, and makes for great gift-knitting for people who are sensitive to rustic wools.