Jaggerspun Zephyr 2/18 Lace - 50gm Skeins
Eligible for Yarn Discount:Β $10% for over $150; 15% for $250 and over
Zephyr Wool-Silk is truly a luxury yarn.Β Light and lustrous, it is made from 50% fine Merino wool and 50% Chinese Tussah silk.Β The yarn takes on a beautiful sheen.Β Β This yarn isΒ very popular with weavers, especially art weavers.Β Β Hand knitters have also discoveredΒ this yarn for it's softness, sheen and drapiness. Β
This product listing is for 50-gram skeins in 2/18 lace weight. Β This yarn is also available inΒ 100-gram cones and 1-lb cones, as well as listings for the worsted (medium) weight version of Zephyr.Β
Lace WeightΒ (5,040 yds/lb)Β (Also known as fingering weight, symbol "0")
50 Gram Hanks- approximately 560 yards.
Knitting GaugeΒ Β -varies, lace is often knitted on needles from US 1 to US 4.Β Stockinette stitch can be knitted on sizes 000-1 for 33 to 40 sts per inch.Β Can be used held 3 strands together for the equivalent of a sport weight yarn.
Weaving SettΒ - Plain Weave sett 18-20 epi; twill 22-28
Washing Instructions:Β Handwash with a mild soap or detergent such as Soak. Gently squeeze and roll in towels and lay flat to dry. May be dry cleaned.Β
We also provide this same yarn in 100-gram cones:
****Link to 100-gram cones ***
Note that it is recommended that wool-silk garments not be exposed to natural or artificial light for prolonged periods, as the dyes may not be as resistant to fading as 100% wool.
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5040 yards per pound - Jaggerspun Zephyr
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