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Cashmere wool for knitting

Skein dyed with certified organic acid dyes. My mother and I dyed it in our village: Lillo (Toledo), using techniques similar to those used in the past to dye cloth. This dyeing process is totally free of toxic substances and we also make a very responsible use of the water we use. As a final touch, our zero waste philosophy. You will not find plastic in our products and shipments.

• Wool thickness: DK
• Color: colors as soft as the wool is soft. Enjoy its pastel shades, the originality of its blend, the love and energy we put into each of the skeins we dye. Dyed with ecological dyes, with OEKO-TEX 100 certificate.
• Composition: 70% baby alpaca wool, 20% silk and 10% cashmere.
• Meters: 225 m per 100 g.
• Recommended needle size: 2.5 – 4 mm
• Recommended crochet hook size: 3.5 – 5 mm
• In a sample of 10 cm:
  – Stockinette stitch: 28 stitches x 36 rows on 3.25mm needles

Why use wool? We tell you about its benefits:

• Warm in winter and breathable in summer.
• 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.
• 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.
• It is anti-allergic and anti-dust mite (it is a natural dust mite repellent).
• Does not generate or accumulate static electricity, no more hair standing on end!
• It is fireproof, it protects you from fire.
• It is resilient, it does not deform, not even in the points that are stretched the most (elbows, knees, …).
• It is resistant to acids.

In particular, alpaca wool is one of the softest qualities we have and dye. It has a softness that will not leave you indifferent.

We assure you that it is so extremely soft that we could say that it is a baby wool and also perfect for people with very sensitive skin. It has the property of being hypoallergenic.

These skeins contain 10% cashmere. Cashmere is a wool famous for its softness. It comes from the soft wool undercoat of cashmere goats. These fibers have an extremely fine diameter, which is why they are so soft.

Another interesting property of this cashmere fiber is the amount of air it has inside, which makes it up to 8 times more insulating than normal sheep wool, providing more warmth.

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 woven with wool and silk yarn more durable and able to maintain their appearance and quality for a longer period of time. These characteristics make this wool and silk composition a popular choice for weaving projects that seek to combine the warmth and beneficial properties of wool with the elegance and luxurious touch of silk.

As you can see, a luxurious blend of fibers.

Sustainability: Beautiful wool…

…that take care of your health… Synthetic fibers do not allow the skin to breathe and make it irritated, and many of them are petroleum-derived products that have been dyed with dyes containing heavy metals and other toxic substances. Natural fibers, however, allow ventilation of the skin while protecting from the cold and insulating the heat.

… and the environment… Wool, silk and cotton, being natural fibers, are made with more environmentally friendly techniques. They are also 100% biodegradable yarns.

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.