This yarn, Merlot, is a red-burgundy-brown! Mostly a red-burgundy color on the slightly dusty side. The specks of black don't exist in this shade, but the slightly nubby feel of the silk spun with the wool and cashmere gives it shadows of depth. Kathmandu Yarn is a perfect worsted weight and knits to approximately 4.5 sts per inch on a US#8 (5mm) needle. It is an unusually soft and smooth tweed blend in a made in Italy. This luxurious merino, silk and cashmere fiber gives you a truly wonderful finished project.
Easy to knit or crochet. Hats, scarves or garments are ideal for this yarn. Reminiscent of home spun yarns or a rustic tweed with its' some what nubby textured. Some colors have a tweed color added in. The colors are deeply saturated shades. Can't say too much about this truly classic and wonderful yarn.
YARN DETAILS
- Composition:85% Extrafine Merino Wool, 10% Silk, 5% Cashmere
- Weight: 100 g / 3.5 oz
- Approx:208 yds / 190 m
- Size: [4 ] Worsted - Medium
- Knitting Machine: Silver Reed LK150 or Silver Reed SK155
- Knitting Needle Size: US 8 (5 mm)
- Knitting Gauge: 4.5 sts = 1"
- Crochet Hook Size: 7 / 4.50 mm - H / 5.00 mm
- Care: do not iron :: do not tumble dry :: dry flat :: do not bleach :: hand wash
- Texture: Plied
- Product of: Italy
- Put-Up: hank. Must be wound before use.
