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Checkmate
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Another yarn designed by Barry and one that is truly, truly special. Checkmate alternates between a bright nylon checkerboard that changes into a flat matte’ Nylon ribbon. When the yarn is dyed, the flat ribbon bulks up and the open checkerboard opens out creating a subtle thick and thin against a bright and matte yarn. We’ve dyed Checkmate in wonderful colors letting the colors move from bright to flat as the fibers change throughout the yarn. Besides being a wonderful yarn to knit, Checkmate makes incredible fringe !!! Check out the new colors available for Spring/Summer 2007
80% poyamide/20% nylon
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- Page created: July 30, 2007
- Last updated: February 27, 2017 …
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