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Washi

A sport yarn, 54% Paper, 46% Viscose, 273 yd (250 m) per 25 g ball.

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Ito · Buy at Wool and Company

WeightSport, 2 (Fine)
Length per ball273 yd · 250 m
Ball weight25 g
Length per 100 g1,092 yd · 999 m
Fiber54% Paper, 46% Viscose
Sourcewoolandcompany.com

Use instead

Your pattern uses 10 balls of Washi.

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Same length: 2,730 yd. Buy one extra ball to be safe.

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