SILKROAD ARAN TWEED, Jo Sharp

Last modified on
Mar 10, 2010

Jo Sharp Silkroad Aran Tweed,
made in Italy

In Silkroad Aran Tweed, the garnetted part looks more like slubs than flecks or nubs, and they are also dyed in the shades, which are in full harmony with the basic colour of spun fibers. This yarn is slightly lustrous and is dyed in soft, calming colour palette. Silkroad Aran Tweed is suitable for all kinds of knitted clothes: pullovers, vests, cardigans, men's and baby knitwear, accessories.

* Similar yarn: Cashmere Tweed

FIBRE: 85% Wool, 10% Silk, 5% Cashmere
YARN WEIGHT: Aran
TENSION: 10x10cm (4"): 18 sts / 24 rows
NEEDLES: 4.5 - 5 mm (US No. 8)
LENGTH: approx. 95 m / 104 yards
BALL WEIGHT: 50 g
Shade Card
PATTERNS: Jo Sharp Knit No. 6 and Eclectic
Irene & Mr.Sheep Knitwear:
• [Men's Tweed Vest] [Pattern No. IR225/free *pdf] * new
• [Plain Tweed Cardi] [Pattern No. IR239/free *pdf] * new
Sample patterns for wool
Price: 10.99
In inventory: 138 Lavender, 319 Spring Leaf

Garment Care: gentle hand wash with woolwash or mild soap, dry flat in shade, do not tumble dry, do not dry clean.

• Jo Sharp Yarns Index

Garter Stitch Jacket, Jo Sharp Knit No. 6. Enlarge. Yarn: Silkroad Aran Tweed, col. 125 Tartan

* More patterns for Silkroad Tweed:
• V-neck Sweater, Jo Sharp Knit No. 6; yarn: Silkroad Aran Tweed, col. 141 Bark
• Turtleneck Vest and Beret, Jo Sharp Eclectic Book; yarns: Silkroad DK Tweed and Rare Comfort Kid Mohair.
• Tie Front Jacket, Jo Sharp Eclectic Book; yarns: Silkroad Aran Tweed, col. 120 Ash and Silkroad DK Tweed, col. 407 Magnolia