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Linum
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50% Alpaca, 25% Silk, 25% Linen
A summery light yarn. As the linen is a vegetable fibre that does not absorb the dyes we use, it produces an interesting heathered effect. It would be great worked into lightweight tops for the warmer months, but it’s suitable for all kinds of great stuff!
Handwash cold, lay flat to dry.
As with other hand dyed yarns, I would recommend alternating skeins every two rows or so.
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- Page created: July 21, 2015
- Last updated: September 4, 2023 …
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