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January 8, 2012
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Cascade Arcadia DK, made in Peru 
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In Greek mythology, Arcadia was "the virgin wilderness home of the god of the forest and his court of dryads, nymphs and other spirits of nature." Cascade Arcadia DK has a simple, cotton look, but is sophisticated in its fiber content: it is a 80/20 blend of pima cotton and angora. This yarn is 6-plied, machine washable, is suitable for chilly summer/spring articles since it has great insulation, and is very soft (like carefree life in Arcadia).
Known facts: • Wool has been blended with Pima cotton by the Incas since the 15th century (1450) to create a heavier, sturdier cloth similar to medieval Fustian - a blend of wool and cotton or linen (it was used for making dresses). • Pima Cotton is named for Pima County in Arizona.
* Similar yarn: Cotton Merino, Luna, Cloud Cotton
FIBRE: 80% Peruvian Pima Cotton, 20% Angora
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YARN WEIGHT: Double Knit / Light Worsted
TENSION: 5.5 sts = 1"
NEEDLES: 4 - 4.25 mm (US No.6)
LENGTH: approx. 148 m / 154 yds
BALL WEIGHT: 50g
Patterns for cotton: Cotone Magazine, Crochet Magazine
Sample Patterns for cotton
MSRP: $7.99
Sale Price: $5.50
IN STOCK: 4202 Dusty Lemon(10 balls), 4209 Baby Pink (10 balls)
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Garment Care: hand or machine wash cold with lavender wash or any other woolwash "no rinse". Lay flat to dry or tumble dry low heat.
4202, Dusty Lemon
* 10 balls
4209, Baby Pink
* 10 balls
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