Yarns / Manos del Uruguay / Franca

Franca

A super bulky yarn, 100% Superwash Merino Wool, 114 yd (104 m) per 150 g ball.

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WeightSuper Bulky, 6
Length per ball114 yd · 104 m
Ball weight150 g
Length per 100 g76 yd · 69 m
Fiber100% Superwash Merino Wool
Gauge2.5 stitches per inch on 9–10 mm (US 13–15) needles
CareMachine washable
Sourcewoolandcompany.com

Use instead

Your pattern uses 10 balls of Franca.

Same weight and fiber family, and close in length per 100 g. Closest first.

Same length: 1,140 yd. Buy one extra ball to be safe.

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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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