Karakul KMS507
Fiber farms: RedGate Farm in Virginia.
Fiber content: 100% wool.
Yarn character/design: Yarn available in 3 natural (sheep shades, not dyed) colors. Karakul wool has dual coats. The soft under coat along with the hair outer coat make this yarn felt fabulously! The yarn has no elasticity, but is very strong and warm. Good for bags, boots etc.
Yarn size: worsted weight, 2 ply, 13 wraps per inch
Skein size: weight: approx. 3.2 oz/90 grams, length: approx. 136 yds/124 meters
Suggested needle sizes: 4 to 11 (US), 8 and larger for knit to felt projects
For weavers: Yarn is also available on cones. Karakul is traditionally used for weaving rugs.
Fiber care: Yarn is pre-washed. Finished projects, hand wash warm with no agitation, lay flat to dry or dry clean
white heather
gray heather
black lamb
hot pink
cadet blue
pimento
brass
red tin roof
We really are small farm artisans and cannot update this inventory simultaneously as we sell at farmers markets or festivals. We have not had any problems yet...but we cannot guarantee that we have the full number of items stated as available. If it should happen that we cannot fill your order completely, we will call you to work out a solution.