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Skipper
$10.00
Kelbourne Woolens Skipper is a 4-ply 100% un-mercerized cotton yarn, perfect for knitting, crochet, and crafts. Skipper is made of Peruvian Tanguis cotton, a long staple cotton that is soft – but not too soft – and very strong. A delight to work with, its variable gauge makes Skipper ideal for baby garments, summery tees, amigurumi, accessories, or whatever else you’re hoping to create!
Tanguis cotton is absorbent and wicks moisture from perspiration much better than normal cotton, so you can wear natural, breathable garments without synthetic high-tech fibers. Its long staple fiber length is more resistant to pilling and fluffing off on your hands as you work, and is less prone to wrinkling, too!
Sportweight
100% Tanguis Cotton
137 yards (125 meters) / 50 gram ball
22-26 sts = 4” (10 cm)
US 2-4 (2.75-3.5 mm)
Care: Machine wash cool, lay flat to dry
Impact:
Tanguis cotton was developed to be more resistant to cotton wilt, and as a result is more environmentally friendly! It requires less water to grow in Peru’s climate, and can be harvested up to six times per year. About 80% of the cotton grown in Peru is Tanguis cotton, making it readily available and its use supports existing farms and infrastructure, an important consideration when developing new products for the market.
Knit Pattern Ideas:
Piper tee
Cordelia tee
Calamity tee
Yume top/pullover
Striped Baby Wrap Cardigan
Raunioiset baby cardigan
Pick-A-Knit Baby Blanket
Pastille Baby blanket
Nesting Baby Blanket
Crochet Pattern Ideas:
Hotel of Bees shawl
ZigZag Zummer top
Chloe Dress
Rubik blanket