Yarns / Madelinetosh / Tosh Tweed
Tosh Tweed
A fingering yarn, 90% Superwash Merino Wool, 8% Viscose, 2% Nylon, 420 yd (384 m) per ball.
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Madelinetosh · Buy at Wool and Company
| Weight | Fingering, 1 (Super Fine) |
|---|---|
| Length per ball | 420 yd · 384 m |
| Fiber | 90% Superwash Merino Wool, 8% Viscose, 2% Nylon |
| Gauge | 6.5–7.5 stitches per inch on 2.25–2.75 mm (US 1–2) needles |
| Care | Machine washable |
| Source | woolandcompany.com |
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Your pattern uses 10 balls of Tosh Tweed.
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