What is Andean highland wool?
Peruvian Highland Wool comes from a crossbreed sheep that lives in the Peruvian highlands at over 2,000m above sea level. These crossbreed animals derive from Corridale and Merinos, and the environment in which they live allow them to produce a wool that is dry, crimpy and durable.
Is Wool of the Andes washable?
Wool of the Andes Bulky is now machine washable! Our classic yarn, spun and carefully plied to achieve a wonderfully balanced twist, is now available in an easy-care option.
What ply is wool of the Andes?
Sport (12 wpi)? Our popular Wool of the Andes yarn is now available in sport weight, making it perfect for affordable projects at a finer gauge. A sturdy yet soft yarn with excellent stitch definition and heirloom durability.
What is 100% Peruvian Highland wool?
DK weight 49 yards/ 20 g 4 ply construction. Peruvian Highland wool is a cross-breed of Merino and Corriedale. It has adapted to the harsh high altitudes in the Peruvian Andes, creating a fine, soft wool with a long history. The smooth spun wool is a fine quality, super soft and hardier than Merino.
Does Wool of the Andes felt?
We have several yarns that work great for felting. Our 100% Peruvian wools are the most popular for felting – that is, Palette and especially the Wool of the Andes line (sport, worsted and bulky).
Does Peruvian Highland wool pill?
Yarn – Wool of the Andes (100% Peruvian Highland wool) by Knit Picks. Yarn started pilling a little bit on the hem and ribbing of the sleeves, but nothing drastic. Overall I am very happy with how it looks like after a year of wear.
Where is Knit Picks yarn made?
The journey of High Desert begins in the meadows, forest lands, and deserts of the American West. From there, the wool travels to South Carolina to be cleaned and processed for spinning, then onward to North Carolina, where it’s dyed and spun.
Where is wool of the Andes made?
It is comprised of 100% Peruvian Highland Wool, which essentially just tells that the sheep that produced this fiber lived in an area of higher elevation in Peru.
What ply is Knit Picks Wool of the Andes?
Worsted (9 wpi)? Our classic worsted wool yarn is spun and plied carefully to achieve a wonderfully balanced twist. A sturdy yet soft yarn with excellent stitch definition and heirloom durability.
What weight yarn is Peruvian Highland wool?
ply worsted spun
Peruvian Highland Wool is a classic 4 ply worsted spun wool yarn. The yarn is very even which makes it perfect for both cables and Fair Isle knitting. And there are so many colors and wonderful designs to choose from to inspire you to get started.
Is Highland wool itchy?
Pure wools seem to be problem area for me and even 100% angora and some alpaca wools can cause mild to medium itching and sensitivity. However, Cascade Magnum 100% Peruvian Highland wool is a fab, super chunky yarn that I can wear as hats and scarves without any issue.
Is Highland wool soft?
Highland wool (Hydrangea Cardigan) is generally raised in Peru and is probably derived from Corriedale sheep. It is not quite as soft as merino, but it is stronger than merino, it is warm, and it has good elasticity.