Wild Wool is a single-ply gorgeous blend of soft wool and natural nettle. Spun from the fibre found inside the stem of the plant, nettle has been used for 2000 years for its strength and durability as a textile. Nettle is grown abundantly and perennially in rainy areas worldwide without the need for harmful pollutants or pesticides, making it eco-friendly and sustainable. Blended with luxurious wool the nettle enhances the character of this yarn, adding insulation and texture, which contrary to its prickly persona, creates a sumptuously soft ‘aran’ weight yarn in a palette of irresistible colours inspired by the wild.
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FIBRE: 85% Wool, 15% Nettle Viscose
YARN WEIGHT: Aran
TENSION: 10x10cm (4"): 18 sts / 24 rows
NEEDLES:4.5 - 5 mm (US № 7-8)
LENGTH: approx. 170 m / 186 yards
HANK WEIGHT: 100g
Price (CAD), 100g hank: $27.99
IN STOCK: 700 Amble, 701 Meander, 702 Wander, 703 Traipse, 704 Pootle, 705 Brisk, 706 Mooche, 707 Dawdle.
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Garment Care: hand wash with woolwash 'No Rinse' in lukewarm water, lay flat to dry, avoiding exposure to direct sunlight.
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