Opalescent and bouncy, Coopworth Sport is a true worsted spun yarn that is easy to love. The round, 3 ply structure makes an excellent knitting yarn with great stitch definition. Lovely for sweaters, shawls, cowls, dressy hats and mittens. Felts well.
yarn character: 3 ply round yarn, worsted spun with low twist in the singles and in plying to create a soft, drapey yarn. The long, strong fibers give this light weight, soft yarn surprising strength.
fiber content/care: 100% Coopworth wool. Yarn is pre-washed. Hand wash warm with low agitation, lay flat to dry.
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size: sport, approximately 17 wraps per inch and 1600 yards per pound |
gauge: 6.5 stitches per inch on size 3 (US)
suggested needles: 2-4 (US) for firm fabric or larger for softer, drapier fabric
skein length: approximately 340 yards/310 meters
skein weight: 3.5 oz./ 100 grams
dye information: undyed natural white plus colors dyed with weak acid dyes
batch: CP4815
