- Material: 100% wool
- Yardage: 160m/100g
- Needle: 5-6 mm
- Gauge: 16 = 10 cm
- Material Consumption for women's jumper size M: 600g
- Washing instructions: hand wash
Nothing embodies the essence of the British Isles quite like tweed yarn. Erika Knight's Pure Tweed lives up to its name, offering pure tweed with genuine British charm and feel: no supplements, no fiber blending, just Pure Tweed.
Erika Knight Pure Tweed is a traditionally woollen-spun tweed yarn in Aran weight. Woollen spinning involves carding the fibers without combing them, which introduces plenty of air into the yarn, giving it a wonderfully airy and voluminous texture. Knitted pieces made from woolen-spun yarn are exceptionally durable and often last a lifetime. Erika Knight Pure Tweed has a soft yet sturdy feel, making it perfect for crafting long-lasting cardigans, hats, or blankets.
However, what truly sets this yarn apart is its beautiful and harmonious color palette in every shade. The shades were named after places and castles along the famous River Tweed in Scotland.
The wool used in this yarn comes from sheep in Europe and New Zealand, and the yarn is spun in Ireland, in the county Donegal. It is not a cuddly soft merino wool, but a robust yarn for wool lovers and durable knitwear! It becomes a lot softer and fluffier after washing.
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Erika Knight
Born in Britain
The Erika Knight Yarn Collection embodies passion: a passion for genuine and traditional yarns, heritage mills and craftsmanship. Erika Knight yarns are concise and considred, featuring carefully selected fibers and colors, ensuring you always choose a high-quality and suitable yarn for your projects. The Erika Knight brand exudes a highly popular and distinctly British aesthetic, with designs and colors inspired by the landscapes of the British Isles. Fibers from British sheep breeds like Bluefaced Leicester and Masham were selected to support rare breeds. The aim is to create unique fiber blends with nettle, mohair, and recycled linen, crafting yarns that are durable, exceptionally appealing and delightful to work with