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Estelle
Super Alpaca,
made in Peru
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Estelle Super Alpaca is unlimitedly fluffy and velvety to the touch, slightly and naturally lustrous, and can be worn next to the skin. This pure superfine Peruvian alpaca is in light chunky weight, has superior softness and a slight halo, similar to angora-wool blend. Super Alpaca is suitable for any types of knitwear, from office clothing and men's outfits, to baby items and accessories: long and short pullovers, coats, cardigans, shrugs, waistcoats, scarves, hats & mittens, etc. * We would recommend slightly tight knitting to avoid stretching in shape after the first wash.
* Similar yarn: Eco Alpaca, Pastaza, Paca de Seda, Malou
FIBRE: 100% Alpaca Superfine
YARN WEIGHT: Chunky
TENSION: 10x10cm (4"): 16 sts / 22 rows
NEEDLES: 4.5 - 5.5 mm (US No.7-8)
LENGTH: approx. 100 m / 111 yards
HANK WEIGHT: 100g
Solids and heathers: Shade Card 1 | Shade Card 2 |
Knitted Sample
Free patterns for Super Alpaca
are available on request :
• Hat and Scarf
Irene & Mr.Sheep Knitwear:
• Spaghetti Scarf [Pattern PB-IR110]
• Men's Superfine Alpaca Scarf
[free pattern No. IR107]
Sample patterns for alpaca
Price: $11.99
In stock: solids: 004 Black, 304 Mid Grey, 312 Nougat, 319 Powder Blue; heathers: 306 Heather
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Estelle Yarns Index
Garment Care: hand wash in cool temperatures with woolwash no rinse, dry flat.
* There may be slight flaws in the colour at the first wash.
004, Black
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304, Mid Grey
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Spaghetti Scarf as a part of a Halloween costume, © Irene & Mr.Sheep Co.
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Yarns: Super Alpaca and Lumina
PATTERN for Spaghetti Scarf [ePattern No. PB-IR110, *.pdf ©imrsheep.com] is available with supporting yarn → 7 hanks Estelle Super Alpaca, * optional: 1 ball Jo Sharp Lumina, or leftovers of a sequined yarn in a black colour (about 3 m), needles: 4.5 mm (or size to obtain gauge). One size. Scarf's length - 290 cm with the fringe. Price: CA$4.99. Not sold separately.
* Suitable: Poncho-Pullover, © Burda Tricot Winter 2008,
yarn: Lang Andina [100% Baby Alpaca, 50 m/ 100g, needles 7 mm]
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