Type 49006 - Lush Lace 49208

Type 49006 - Lush Lace 49208Fibre Content 80% Extra Fine Non Superwash Merino 20% Silk Meterage 800 meters per 100g hank 100g hank Attributes Non Superwash Lace Weight Gauge: 3. 25mm 26sts & 44 rows About This Yarn With a plump soft texture from the extra fine merino (19. 5 micron) and delicate shine from the silk, this really is Lush! This yarn has been with us for many years and is still a firm favourite for dyers and lace knitters. The yarn takes the dye well, and the colours

this yarn is luxurious and soft

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and speckles pop

this has the added benefit of Bluefaced Leicester which brings extra strength to the base

The neps resist the dye so maintain their colour and will not bleed into the yarn

super soft and cosy

5 Mic Merino

type 49052 is better for this purpose

5mm - 14sts & 26 rows

With a high twist this is a robust yarn that sucks up the dye

84 meters per 20g hank (equivalent to 420 meters per 100g)

and speckles are clear on this yarn although the colour tends to softly spread