Alpakka Silke is a 70% Baby alpaca and 30% Mulberry silk DK worsted spun blend.
Baby alpakka is not fibre from cute little alpaca babies; it’s the term used for alpaca fibre between 20-23 microns (micrometers) and is one of the finest and softest alpaca grades used for hand-knitting yarn. Combined with the smooth surface of the silk, this softness results in a yarn that feels especially gentle and cool against the skin. Both alpaca and silk have good heat-regulating properties while the silk has a unique moisture-absorbing property. Alpaca fibre does not contain lanolin.
Yardage: Approx. 200 meters per 50 gram ball Knitting Needles: 3mm Knitting tension: 27-28 sts = 10 cm (Photos and a video of a blocked 20cmx20cm swatch knitted to gauge have been included in the media listing for your information)
For machine washing, we recommend that all wool garments be washed separately on a wool program, to ensure the gentlest treatment. Spin well and dry the garment flat, preferably on top of a towel. Never use a laundry bag when washing hand-knitted wool garments. This creates friction that can cause the garment to felt.
