The Cascades, known for their breathtaking vistas and fresh mountain air in the Pacific Northwest, inspire our newest collection!
This breathable and cuddly soft blend features six fresh colorways that combine naturally white baby alpaca (33%) with dyed 23-micron merino (67%) to bring you ready-to-spin, powdery, and picturesque blends. Each Variety Pack contain 150 grams of fiber, 25 grams of each colorway.
These cozy blends make delightfully lightweight bulky yarns, perfect for winter weather garments and escapades through the beloved Cascades! All the magical properties of merino and irresistible luster and drape of alpaca join forces to bring you these the blends in this Cascades Variety Pack!
The baby alpaca in these blends is 5 times warmer than wool and the merino offers wonderful memory and loftiness to your finished yarn. The fiber truly shines when spun fine for luxurious lacework for warmer weather or bulky for irresistibly snuggly winter wear. The fibers are also excellent for wet and needle felting projects!
About Our Cascade Range Fibers
Key Characteristics
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Fiber Content: 65% Merino Wool Tops | 35% Baby Alpaca Fiber
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Staple Length: 3-4 inches
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Micron Count: 20-23
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Top/Roving Width: 1 inch
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Weight: 150 grams
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Feltable: Yes (Needle & Wet Felting)
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Dye Treatment: Commercially acid-dyed conforming to the Oeko-Tex 100 Quality System EN71.
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Wool Processing: Combed & cleaned, we deliver this roving fiber combed, and prepped, dyed and ready to work with. No harsh animal smell or vegetable matter remains.
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Care Instructions:Hand wash or dry clean. Wash in cool water using mild soap. Rinse in cool water. Do not twist or wring. Press to remove excess water. Do not use bleach. Lay flat to dry to avoid stretching your garment, do not hang, fold and store in a dry place.
