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Aotearoa Cream 8 Ply
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8 Ply Te Toko Station Perendale, Wool For Knitting
Specifications
colour: | cream |
fibre: | wool |
yarn_weight: | 8ply |
Description
This wool is 100% Perendale Lamb's Wool from Te Toko Station in the North Island of New Zealand.
It is 31 Micron - which is ideal for outer garments, cushions, blankets and afghans which need to be harder wearing.
The woollen spinning provides a yarn with a lot of loft to trap air for extra warmth.
The wool has been eco-friendly shrink resist treated - so you can be sure your special project is not going to decrease in size.
Aotearoa is the native Maori name for New Zealand - it means Land of the Long White Cloud. This is a natural undyed cream directly from the Te Toko Station lambs.
This yarn is a 8 Ply / Double Knitting (DK) Weight but is also available in 4 Ply / Sport Knitting Weight. Find the 4 ply here
Yarn Weight: | 8 Ply / Double Knitting (DK) Weight |
Texture: | Woollen Spun – Four Strands |
Fibre: | 100% New Zealand Perendale Wool from Te Toko Station (Hard Wearing) |
Ball Weight: | 50 grams / 1¾ ounces |
Length: | 110 metres / 120 yards approx |
Knitting Tension: | 21 to 24 stitches per 10cm / 4” |
Needle Size: | 3.75 to 4.5 mm needles / US 5 to 7 |
Crochet Tension: | 12 to 17 stitches to 10cm / 4” in single crochet |
Hook Size: | 4.5 to 5.5 mm / US 7 to I-9 |
Care: | Shrink resist treated. Gentle Machine Wash with liquid wool wash. |
Feel: | Stronger wool – durable/hardwearing |
Perfect for: | Outer wear, socks, Fair Isle, teapot cosies, cushions, afghans, throws, blankets, dog coats. |