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Terra

A worsted yarn, 40% Merino Wool, 40% Baby Alpaca, 20% Silk, 196 yd (179 m) per 100 g ball.

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WeightWorsted, 4 (Medium)
Length per ball196 yd · 179 m
Ball weight100 g
Length per 100 g196 yd · 179 m
Fiber40% Merino Wool, 40% Baby Alpaca, 20% Silk
Gauge4–4.5 stitches per inch on 5–5.5 mm (US 8–9) needles
Sourcewoolandcompany.com

Use instead

Your pattern uses 10 balls of Terra.

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

Same length: 1,960 yd. The 12 closest of 73. 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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