Kancha Puerto Inka Variegated Handpainted Cotton/Merino Fingering Light Sport Yarn 437 yds 5 colors

Choose from 5 colors of Kancha yarn by Mirasol (Kancha is Quechuan for "palatial courtyard or garden") - A hand dyed yarn in a slightly slubby, merino/cotton blend

Fiber: 50% Superfine Merino Lambswool, 50% Cotton
Yardage: 100 g (3.52 oz) / 437 yds (400 m)
Knitting Gauge: 21-24 sts = 4" (10 cm)
Knitting needles: US 5-7 (4.5 - 5.0 mm)
Crochet Gauge: 12-17 sts/10 cm (4 inches) over single crochet
Crochet Hook: 4.5 - 5.0mm, US F-5 to 7 hooks
Spun in Peru.

Peru's heritage and culture of textile artistry is one of the richest in the world. Without the shepherds tending their animals in the Peruvian Highlands, we would not have this luxurious yarn. All this luxury comes with the extra benefit of knowing that you are contributing to supporting the children of Peruvian alpaca shepherds. The Mirasol Project, named after a little girl who helped tend a herd of alpaca near Lake Titicaca, was set up in 2006 by the Michell family. It aims to raise enough money through the sale of Mirasol yarns and wool to start to combat the extreme poverty these children face and help provide them with better futures You will find a large color palette to choose from for your next knitting or crochet project.

Washing instructions - Hand Wash Cold; Lay Flat to Dry

Please see all photos to see the colors that are available. Contact me if any questions.

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