DROPS AndesDROPS Andes is a continuation of our great success and bestseller DROPS Nepal. This fantastically soft and delightful yarn is further developed into a 2-ply traditional spun yarn, which gives rustic and beautiful stitches. The blend of 35% Alpaca and 65% Wool highlights the satin smooth surface of the Alpaca, while the wool helps to improve the form stability. DROPS Andes is an easy knitted yarn quality for needles size 8mm/US 11 and is also great for felting. This is a fantastic yarn quality at an incredible price.
Material: 65% wool 35% alpaca
Weight/yardage: 1 ball = 100 g = approx 100 meter / 109 yds
Recommended needle size: 9 mm / US 13
Knitting gauge/tension: 10 sts x 14 rows = 10x10cm / 4"x4"
DROPS Yarn group: E
Yarn weight: chunky
Textured: plied

Click on photo for the pattern. Patterns originally designed for Eskimo but suitable for Andes
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