CHAL VECCHIO – ANTICA ORO

Crochet kit

Features

51% Baby Alpaca – 25% Linen – 24% Silk Mulberry
100 g – 400 m (3 skeins are included in the kit)
Crochet hook needle 3.5 – 4.5 mm (for the pattern you will use from 4.5 upwards, depending on your tension)
Hand dyed with two dyeing techniques.
Toxic free.

Rustic and elegant, this fiber is highly recommended for spring and fall, or year-round if you live in a warmer area. It is light and very soft, not too warm, and does not weigh you down. It is very original, as linen picks up color differently from silk and alpaca (since it is a cellulosic fiber, not a protein fiber), the result is a subtle marbled effect that produces a wonderful depth of color. Baby alpaca yarn provides the softness, silk the luster and linen the texture, resulting in a rustic yet luxurious wool.

Baby Alpaca: Alpaca fiber comes from Peru. It is a shiny, silky and very soft wool. It is warmer than wool but not itchy and does not contain lanolin so it is hypoallergenic.

Why use wool? We tell you about its benefits:

1. 1. Warm in winter and breathable in summer.
   2. It manages moisture naturally, breathes (allows your skin to breathe) and does not make you sweat unlike other natural and synthetic fibers. Therefore, you won’t sweat or you won’t sweat as much and you won’t catch a bad odor or not as much.
   3. It does not need to be washed often, sometimes just airing the garment will be enough, so you will save on washes which is good for your pocket and for the planet.
   4. It is anti-allergic and anti-dust mite (it is a natural dust mite repellent).
   5. Does not generate or accumulate static electricity, no more hair standing on end!
   6. It is fireproof, it protects you from fire.
   7. It is resilient, it does not deform, not even in the points that are stretched the most (elbows, knees, …).
   8. It is resistant to acids.

In addition, and in this case, silk provides additional advantages such as greater softness, shine, temperature regulation, lightness and greater drape. In addition, silk, despite its delicacy, brings strength and durability to wool. This makes garments knitted with wool and silk yarn more durable and able to maintain their appearance and quality for longer.These characteristics make this wool and silk composition a popular choice for knitting projects that seek to combine the warmth and beneficial properties of wool with the elegance and luxurious touch of silk.

READ ME. Important information:

You should keep in mind that artisanal dyeing is not like industrial dyeing. Batches are small, and the intensity and distribution of colors may vary from one skein to another. If you need the skeins to be from the same dye lot and as similar as possible, please write this in the order notes to take this into account.

It is also important for you to know that colors may look different on each screen and that the mix and distribution of colors you receive may differ from the photo because no two skeins are exactly alike.

In any case, no worries! Because if when you receive the skeins they are not what you expected, we will start the return process without any problem and at no cost to you.

Washing recommendations:

When it comes to washing delicate hand-woven garments, it is important to take extra precautions to maintain their shape and quality, especially if they are woven with hand-dyed yarns.

1. • Hand wash:
     1. Fill a container with warm water and neutral soap or mild detergent specific for delicate garments or wool.
     2. Immerse the garment in the water and let it soak for 10-15 minutes. Avoid rubbing or twisting the garment, as this may damage the fibers and cause deformation.
     3. Careful rinsing: Rinse the garment with clean water several times until no detergent residue remains. Be sure not to twist it while rinsing it.
   • Dry flat: Place the garment on a clean towel and gently roll the towel to remove excess water. Then, stretch the garment on a flat surface, in block form, to dry. Avoid hanging it, as this may deform it. Tends to shade, prolonged sun exposure can fade colors.
   • Proper storage: After washing and drying, store in a clean, dry place. You can spray the garment with our mothproof perfume, gently fold it and place it in a breathable cloth bag.