Laines

Fibers : 50 % merino & 50% suri Weight : Worsted Meterage : 200 meters Unit weight : 100 grams Gauge : 18 to 20 stitches for 10 cm (4 in) Made in : Perou

There are two breeds of alpacas. Huacaya, whose fibre is very known, and suri, which is worth knowing. Once spun, its fibre is similar to an improved version of mohair. Take a strand and replace the effect of a fingering strand doubled with mohair. Be careful, it's airy, soft and addictive. Fibers 74 % Alpaca Suri & 26 % Silk Weight Lace Meterage300 meters (328 yards) Unit weight 50 grams (1.76 ounces) Gauge 28 stiches = 10 cm (4 in) Made in Orford, Québec, Canada Care Hand wash cool, and lay flat to dry.