I don’t know where to start with this new yarn. Its got 20% alpaca, 20% wool and 60% acrylic which makes it a superb all rounder with a good quantity of the natural soft stuff with the stablility of the acrylic and its the most amazing price to boot! – Availability and ordering online is here Rico Essentials Soft Alpaca DK – Yarn etc…
This lovely “Soft Alpaca DK” is perfect for virtually all your knitting and crochet projects. The good percentage of natural alpaca and wool fibres make it a joy to work with and gives a soft and professional finish. On top of all that the handle of the alpaca/wool makes it perfect for accessories and garments alike – its like a warm hug in a ball. This is a new yarn to us but I can see it becoming a long time staple in the shop and online too. The colours are bang on trend and perfect for garments that you will wear year after year.
The standard DK weight of this yarn makes it perfect for any of your existing DK patterns or pop in to the shop and have a look at our extensive range of patterns – there’s sure to be something to tickle your fancy.
- Yarn Weight: Double Knitting ‘DK’
- Ball Weight: 50g
- Yarn Blend: 60% Acrylic, 20% Alpaca, 20% Wool
- Recommended Needle/Hook: 4.00mm