Amano - AWA
Amano - AWA
- Regular price
- $18 USD
- Regular price
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- Sale price
- $18 USD
Awa in Quechua (The native language of the Incas) means fabric, weave or knitted. This unique blend of Baby alpaca, Merino wool and Pima cotton has an exceptional and different look.
It represents the thriving weaving and knitting traditions rooted in Peru dating back to pre-Inca times until modernity. The color chart of Awa finds its inspiration in the vibrant colors of the traditional Peruvian textiles.
Composition: 55% Baby Alpaca - 26% Merino wool - 19% Pima cotton
Weight / yardage: 3.6 oz (100 g) = approx. 328 yds (300 meters)
Recommended needle size: US#6 / 4 mm
Gauge: 24m = 10 cm
HOW TO WASH HAND-DYED YARNS
With the growing popularity of natural fibers and wool, knowing how to wash your woolies is a very hot topic! Since we grew up in the era of synthetic fibers and the washing machine, the return to nature imposes a little reminder of the basic rules.