Type 49136 - Superwash Zebra 4ply Weight:100g

Type 49136 - Superwash Zebra 4ply Weight:100gFibre Content 100% Superwash Merino Meterage 400 meters per 100g hank 100g hank Attributes Black & White Yarn 4ply Weight Gauge: 2. 75mm 28sts & 50 rows More About This Yarn This is the superwash version of type 49134. This base has pre dyed black sections running through it. It has a softer twist than some of the other Zebra bases giving it more of a classic look in the fabric. The yarn takes the dye really well, colours appear bright and clear on

This bouncy base is a joy to dye and knit and looks great in the skein

shiny yarn

Gauge: 5mm - 18sts & 24 rows

It looks lovely in the skein and the knitted fabric has a classic aran look

firstly it has Easywash Alpaca which is treated with enzymes to reduce the shrinking properties of the fabric

behaves more like a non-superwash with less relaxation of the fibres

It does benefit from an extra preparation step (see here) You will need to use Procion MX/Fiber reactive dyes on this yarn

425 Meters Per 100g Hank

and quite rich on this base

which is then shrunk with heat to trap the fibres

With a little extra yardage

This would make wonderful luxury accessories