Cairns
Queensland Collection Cairns
The Yarn Store stocks ALL shades in the Cairns vibrant line. Queensland Collection Cairns is a vibrant and versatile yarn, perfect for a variety of warm weather knit or crochet projects. This colorful blend, expertly crafted in Italy, features a unique tape construction that sets it apart.
Cairns is a cotton acrylic yarn blend with many colors, designed to stripe. This yarn is known for its beautiful colorways inspired by the Australian landscape, making it ideal for summer garments like short sleeve tops, vests, and lightweight wraps.
Are you thinking of using Queensland Collection Cairns for a specific project? I’d love to hear more about what you’re planning to create!
Cairns is extremely popular in Sharyn Anhalt's Market Square. Her bag is knitted in 2 different and very contrasting colors. You can see the Market Square pattern on Ravelry. This is a great gift. It is an enjoyable project to work on and the pattern repeat is only 4 rows.
More Details about Cairns from the Queensland Collection
- Fiber Content: 60% Cotton 40% Acrylic
- Weight: 100 g / 3.52 oz
- Approx: 190 yds / 175m
- Size: [4] Worsted
- Knitting machine: Best suited for the Silver Reed Knitting Machines LK150 or SK155
- Knitting Needle Size: US 7 - 9 / 4.5 - 5.5 mm
- Knitting Gauge: 4 – 5 sts = 1" / 16-20 sts = 4"
- Crochet Hook Size: I9 - K10.5 / 5.5 - 6.5 mm
- Crochet Gauge: 11-14 sc = 4"
- Care: Machine Wash Cold Water, or Dry Clean. Dry Flat, do not Tumble Dry. Iron on low temperature.
- Product of: Italy
- Put-Up: Ball
- Note: Image display is of discontinued colors. :( But the key to success is to use 2 extremely opposite shades.