Collection: NFA Merino Silk Yak
Luxurious yarn for that special project. Silky soft yarn with good drape that is perfect for shawls, cowls or luxury socks and gloves. This is the softest yarn we stock.
The yak content in this yarn gives the dyed effect a lovely grey undertone heathered look, the silk gives a slight sheen and beautiful drape.
Fibres - 60% Merino 20% Silk 20% Yak
Texture - plied
Wraps per inch - 18-20
Meterage - 366m (400yds)
Unit weight - 100 grams (3.53 ounces)
Gauge - 28.0 sts = 4 inches
Needle size - 2.25 - 3.25mm (US 1 - 3)
Hook size - 2mm - 3.25mm (D)
Care - Hand wash only, dry flat. Even though this is a superwash merino, the yak content of this yarn means that it must be hand washed or it will felt.
We recommend that all our hand-dyed yarns are hand washed in cool water and dried flat for best care.
