Malabrigo Dos Tierras Alpaca Merino Knitting Yarn

Malabrigo Dos Tierras Alpaca Merino Knitting YarnDos Tierras means Two Lands, reflecting the sources of the two amazing fibers found in this ultra soft yarn. By spinning together 50% of fine Uruguayan merino wool with 50% baby alpaca from Peru Malabrigo has created a DK weight yarn that is as versatile as it is beautiful. And when you combine the good stitch definition and drape of this four ply yarn with Malabrigos amazing kettle dyed semi solid and variegated colors you have the perfect palette to

Dos Tierras means Two Lands, reflecting the sources of the two amazing fibers found in this ultra-soft yarn. By spinning together 50% of fine Uruguayan merino wool with 50% baby alpaca from Peru Malabrigo has created a DK weight yarn that is as versatile as it is beautiful. And when you combine the good stitch definition and drape of this four ply yarn with Malabrigo’s amazing kettle-dyed semi-solid and variegated colors you have the perfect palette to help show off your stitch work.

Great for accessories and hand-wash-friendly garments, next-to-skin wear, lace, cables, colorwork, and textured stitches.

Fiber: 50% merino wool, 50% baby alpaca

Yardage: 210 yards (193 meters) 100 grams (3.53 ounces)

Needle: US 5 - 6 (3.75 – 4 mm), Hook: I-9 to K-10/12 (5.5 – 6.5 mm)

Gauge: 20 - 22 sts = 4 inches

Weight: DK

Care: hand wash cold, lay flat to dry