Alexandra Black Butte Yarn

Alexandra Black Butte Yarn

Direct from Alexandra Baldwin’s dye kitchen, this beautiful and soft Superwash Merino / Silk / Yak yarn comes in a variety of color changing options.

The silk contributes to the soft hand and shine with the yak adds depth and warmth to the dye. The result is a yarn that yields a warm, breathable and wicking fabric.

Ideal for your next weaving, knitting or crochet project.

Features:

• Material: 
  • 65% Superwash Merino Wool
  • 20% Silk
  • 15% Yak
• Weaving Weight: Other
• Yarn Weight: Fingering
• Knitting Needle:
  • US: 1.5 – 4
  • Metric: 2.50 – 3.50mm
• Knitting Gauge: 26 – 36 sts = 4″ (10 cm)
• Crochet Hook:
  • US: C/2 – E/4
  • Metric: 2.50 – 3.50mm
• Physical Weight: 115g (~4.0 oz.) skein
• Approximate Yardage: 438 yds. (~400m)
• Sett: 8 – 16
• Country of Origin: Yarn processed and blending in Peru. Dyed by hand in the US.