Wearing an item made of Malabrigo's Silkpaca is like wearing a cloud! This yarn is 70% baby alpaca and 30% silk, which makes it 100% luscious. Soft, silky, with just a bit of halo. Despite being Malabrigo's thinnest yarn, it is plied and sturdy - perfect for lace projects and very special objects that are sure to become precious heirlooms.
Great for: Lace, shawls, scarves, diaphanous garments.
Yarn Weight: | Lace |
Blend: | 70% Baby Alpaca 30% Silk |
Ball Weight: | 50g |
Length: | 385m (420 yards) |
Needle Size: | 3.25mm (US 3, UK 10) - 5mm (US 8, UK 6) |
Tension: | 32 stitches to 10cm/4" |
Care Instructions: | Hand wash in cold water - dry flat |
Note: Malabrigo comes in small dye lots so please be sure to buy enough yarn for your project. As with any hand dyed yarn, there can be significant shade differences between skeins, even within a dye lot, so we recommend that you alternate skeins every few rows to prevent striping.
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