Yarns / Blue Sky Fibers / Techno
Techno
A bulky yarn, 68% Baby Alpaca, 22% Silk, 10% Extra Fine Merino Wool, 120 yd (110 m) per 50 g ball.
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Blue Sky Fibers · Buy at Wool and Company
| Weight | Bulky, 5 |
|---|---|
| Length per ball | 120 yd · 110 m |
| Ball weight | 50 g |
| Length per 100 g | 240 yd · 219 m |
| Fiber | 68% Baby Alpaca, 22% Silk, 10% Extra Fine Merino Wool |
| Gauge | 3–5 stitches per inch on 6.5 mm (US 10½) needles |
| Source | woolandcompany.com |
Use instead
Your pattern uses 10 balls of Techno.
Same weight and fiber family, and close in length per 100 g. Closest first.
Same length: 1,200 yd. Buy one extra ball to be safe.
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