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Twist Sock

A fingering yarn, 80% Blue Faced Leicester Wool, 20% Nylon, 399 yd (365 m) per 100 g ball.

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WeightFingering, 1 (Super Fine)
Length per ball399 yd · 365 m
Ball weight100 g
Length per 100 g399 yd · 365 m
Fiber80% Blue Faced Leicester Wool, 20% Nylon
Gauge6.75–8 stitches per inch on 2.25–3.25 mm (US 1–3) needles
Sourcewoolandcompany.com

Use instead

Your pattern uses 10 balls of Twist Sock.

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Same length: 3,990 yd. The 12 closest of 148. Buy one extra ball to be safe.

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How these are chosen

Knit a swatch before you start: a different fiber can change your gauge. To add a safety margin, use Skeins for a yarn swap.

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