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Soft Touch DKW
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This is the enduring favourite among Shelridge Yarns. Fine, superwash Merino wool is spun into a smooth, strong, soft, versatile yarn. We dye it by hand in more than 50 near-solid shades, the same palette we use for our fingering-weight yarn, Ultra.
DKW Knitting Yarn Specifications
- 100 g Skeins – Approximately 250 yds per skein
- 4-Ply Yarn
- 100% Merino Wool
- Superwash fibre - we recommend gentle machine wash in cold water; lay flat to dry
- Stocking Stitch Gauge - 23-24 stitches = 10 cm/4 inches using 4mm/US6 needles
Recommended Uses
- Ideal for cardigans, sweaters and vests, hats, mitts, scarves
- Excellent stitch definition in detailed multi-colour and cable knitting projects
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- Page created: May 10, 2007
- Last updated: October 31, 2019 …
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