Luxury
Sport weight #2, 100% Superfine Alpaca, comes in skeins of 50 grams
(1.75 oz), 184 yards (168 meters). The best quality alpaca for the
value, this yarn should be a staple in every store with 48 fabulous
colors to choose from: 24 solid dyed, 11 natural and 13 heather
colors. For many of our designs, we double this yarn to obtain a DK
weight.
Gauge of 1 strand: 28 st = 4" (10 cm) (7 st = 1") using US size 1 (2.25 mm) needles.
Gauge with 2 strands: 22 st = 4" (10 cm) (5.5 st = 1") using US size 6 (4 mm) needles.
As you well know, colors do not show well over the web because they
depend on monitor's set up and other factors. So if you would like a
color card, please let us know at 888.587.5568 or via email at
info@helenhamann.com and we will be happy to mail you a card. All 3 color card of Luxury are $15 ($5 each). If you order $200 or more worth of yarn, we will waive the charge.