Yarnbase: LY-C105 Luxurious Cuprammonium Blend – Fingering weight
Fiber Composition:
– 80% Cuprammonium Fiber – 10% Superwash Merino Wool – 10% Silk
Weight & Length: 420 meters / 100 grams (fingering weight equivalent)
Key Features:
1. Silky Softness with Brilliant Drape: The premium cuprammonium fiber (a regenerated cellulose yarn) offers a lustrous, smooth texture akin to silk, while the added silk enhances its natural sheen and fluid drape—perfect for shawls, lightweight garments, and delicate accessories.
2. Breathable & Comfortable: Cuprammonium’s moisture-wicking properties keep projects cool and comfortable, ideal for warm-weather wear.
3. Gentle Strength & Elasticity: Superwash merino adds subtle resilience and easy-care benefits, making the yarn durable yet machine-washable (gentle cycle recommended).
4. Vibrant Color Absorption: The blend’s high dye affinity ensures rich, long-lasting colors with a radiant finish.
Suggested Uses: – Elegant lace shawls and wraps – Summer tops and lightweight sweaters – Heirloom-quality baby garments – Delicate accessories (gloves, cowls)
Care Instructions: Hand wash in cool water or machine wash on gentle cycle with mild detergent. Lay flat to dry to preserve shape and luster. Gauge (Approx.): 22–24 stitches x 30–32 rows = 10 cm (4″) on 3.5–4.0 mm (US 4–6) needles