NFA Mersilk Lace
A shimmering, soft and yet strong lace weight yarn produced from ultrafine superwash Australian Merino and mulberry silk that gives a natural lustre and sheen to the yarn. Creates items that shimmer in the light and have luxurious drape. Ideal for shawls and wraps, light scarves and light tops.
Medium to heavy superwash lace weight yarn
Fibre - 75% Merino Wool, 25% - Mulberry Silk
Weight - Lace / 2 ply
Meterage - 800m (875yds)
Unit weight - 100 grams (3.53 ounces)
Recommended Needle Size: 3 - 4mm (US 2-6) needles or size recommended in pattern to get gauge.
Gauge (stocking stitch): 32sts x 40 rows over 10cm (4 inches) on 3.25mm (US 3) needles
Texture - plied
Care - Although this is a superwash yarn, we recommend that all our hand dyed yarns are hand washed in cool water and dried flat for best care.